Personal profile
Research interests
Stephanie Sartorio John is a fashion stylist and brand consultant based in London.
Stephanie has worked as a stylist and consultant in luxury fashion for 15 years. Having worked on the editorial teams of British and US Vogue and The Telegraph, Stephanie then moved to Burberry, working with the brand for 10 years, where she held the title of Head of Styling.
Returning to art school for a short period to pursue creative and personal projects, Stephanie gained an MA with distinction from the Royal College of Art in 2016. She now continues her creative and professional practices alongside teaching photography and styling on the BA Fashion Communication course at the University of Brighton.
Stephanie’s clients include Thom Browne, Burberry and Suited + Booted; a fashion charity.
Academic Research
Alongside her practice as a stylist, Stephanie makes sound installations that examine notions of the sublime, mysticism in landscape and the industrial revolution.
Exhibitions / Residencies / Awards
2018
‘Murmurations’ Residency with Chris Watson and Jez Riley French
Glenshee, Cairngorms
Touchradio.org
Through the Night
2017
Touch Mentorship 2017, Touch33.net
Learning to Listen, Bang + Olufsen and Royal College of Art
Mexico City / Sayulita
2016
Steel Cymreig (solo show), Trostre Tinplate Works, Llanelli
SHOW 2016, Royal College of Art
Steel Cymreig
DRAW, Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Art
Buildings from Nowhere
Contemporary Resonance, 2016, Senior Common Room, Royal College of Art
TinopoIis
WIP 2016, Upper Gulbenkian Gallery, Royal College of Art
The Making of the English Landscape / Mexico City / Sayulita
2015
Seascapes 2015, Senior Common Room, Royal College of Art
Margate 31.10.14, a performance with Ines Neto Dos Santos
The Reader Over Your Shoulder, Steven’s Building, Royal College of Art
Cardboard Sublime
2014
Exploded Screen, Stevens Building, Royal College of Art
Margate 31.10.14, a performance with Ines Neto Dos Santos
Curating
Contemporary Resonance, 2016, Senior Common Room, Royal College of Art
DRAW, Hockney Gallery, Royal College of Art
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Royal College of Art
Award Date: 5 Jul 2016
Bachelor, University of the Arts London
Award Date: 5 Jul 2006
External positions
Senior Styling Manager, Burberry
1 Jun 2011 → 24 Sep 2014Styling Assistant, Burberry / Elliott Smedley
1 Mar 2007 → 30 May 2011Styling Assistant, Mary Fellowes
1 May 2006 → 1 Mar 2007Stylist, Liberty
Oct 2005 → Jul 2006Fashion Assistant, Daily Telegraph (New York Bureau)
Sep 2005 → Oct 2005Fashion Intern, Vogue US
Sep 2005 → Oct 2005Fashion Assistant, Daily Telegraph
Mar 2005 → Sep 2005Fashion Intern, The Observer
Feb 2005Fashion Intern, Vogue (British)
Jan 2005 → Feb 2005Fashion Intern, You Magazine
Sep 2004 → Dec 2004Fashion Intern, Harpers & Queen
May 2004 → Jul 2004Intern, Proportion London
Dec 2003