Fashion
PORTFOLIO
ajfortney.428@gmail.com
Hi, I’m AJ, a fashion major at the Academy of Art University showcasing my growing portfolio. Currently based between North Dakota and Minnesota, I’m a fashion journalist, stylist, and activist who craves a circular textile economy with fashion that reflects the signs of the times and makes you think introspectively.
I strive to be unapologetic in both my writing and my styling.
“This is my career and each help the other, and it’s very very important to look great if you want to make a point.”
-Vivienne Westwood
I've been a resident of the fashion world for six years and counting. I've created, critiqued, consulted, styled, forecasted, and directed.
AJ Fortney
Journalist, Stylist, & Creative Director
Styling
Tastee,
Personal, Editorial,
& Creative Styling. but above all, sustainable. 
When I’m not writing or creating, I’m a freelance stylist. I put together looks for editorial photoshoots and content creation that tell a story.
I have been working with Tastee Vintage as a stylist, creative director, and champion of the femme department for over a year now. My mission as a stylist is to provide people with sustainable fashion as a part of the journey towards a circular textile economy.
All items are thrifted, vintage, or consigned. The purpose is to show how shopping second-hand and vintage is the most freeing way to curate your own unique personal style without breaking the bank.
As Macklemore once said, “50 dollars for a t-shirt?... I call that getting tricked by a business, that shirt's hella dough, and having the same one as six other people in this club is a hella don't (Thrift Shop, 2012).” Trust us, second-hand makes you look hella dope.
SERVICES:
Consultation: 20 minute Zoom call between stylist and client that offers a chance for us to get to know each other and decide if we are a good fit to move forward with styling services. Can be set up on Zoom or in person (if you’re in the Fargo/Moorhead area): Free
Official Styling Consultation: First meeting between stylist and client that includes a questionnaire, wardrobe assessment, lifestyle grid, and body measurements. Can be set up on Zoom or in person (if you’re in the Fargo/Moorhead area): $45
Traditional Styling: A Fargo special for those seeking personal styling in the area, meet me in person to define your styling goals and set forth a sustainable styling plan for your wardrobe that works for you and your wallet. $20/hour
Online Styling: A service available nationwide and is conducted through Zoom calls and outfit flashcards that will allow me to curate the best items for you and your lifestyle. The client will receive a styled bundle every month for 6 months unless otherwise specified: 6-month incentive includes 60 new old items for $650 in total, any other specification on garment type and quantity will manipulate the bundle price.
Editorial Styling: Hire me as a stylist on set for any high fashion occasion, runway shows, editorial photoshoots, events, and more. $100/hour
Personal Shopping: Shop with or without me while I search for your perfect wardrobe items. I will be visiting thrift stores, consignment stores, vintage stores, and other resellers. I will also conduct shopping research on Depop, eBay, Poshmark, ThredUp, TheRealReal, and Grailed until I find exactly what you’re looking for. $30/hour
Virtual Styling Session: In-person or online sessions that may include styling and beauty advice and expanding your fashion consciousness. $50/hour
Tastee Box Styling: A package deal anyone can get in on that offers a styled vintage box of 10 items curated just for you. A questionnaire that outlines your preferred style and aesthetic will be prompted on your screen before you can pay for the box. Once complete and payment information is in, your box will be at your door within 3 weeks. $150