Solange Franklin Reed

Solange Franklin Reed
Born
Solange Franklin

1985 (age 39–40)
NationalityAmerican
EducationMount Holyoke College (BA)
Occupation(s)Stylist, editor
Years active2015–present
Known forFashion styling
SpouseBrian Franklin Reed
Children1
Websitesolangefranklin.com

Solange Franklin Reed (née Franklin) is an American fashion stylist. Since 2015, she has worked as an independent stylist, with a portfolio that includes editorial, runway, and celebrity styling. Franklin Reed was recognized as one of the inaugural New Wave: Creatives at the 2019 Fashion Awards.[1]

Early life and education

Born Solange Franklin, she was raised in Des Moines, Iowa.[2] Both of her parents are physicians.[3] From a young age, Franklin had a passion for fashion and frequently read magazines such as Honey.[4] She cited Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Aaliyah as early fashion inspirations.[4] Franklin enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and often borrowed clothing from her older sister's closet.[5] An avid reader of fashion blogs, she found them to be a catalyst for considering a career in the industry.[6]

Franklin attended Mount Holyoke College, initially enrolling as a pre-med student. She later created her own major in race, gender, and health relations before eventually switching to African American studies.[6][2][7] During college, she interned in the marketing department at Teen Vogue.[3]

Career

Franklin Reed's fashion career began with an internship at Essence. She then secured a salaried position at Teen Vogue.[6] After gaining experience, she transitioned into freelance work, assisting various stylists.[6] For over four years, Franklin Reed served as the first assistant to fashion editor Giovanna Battaglia, whom she considers a mentor.[8][5] She also worked as an editor-at-large for Paper.[6]

Since 2015, Franklin Reed has worked as an independent stylist, with her portfolio including editorials, runway styling, advertising, and celebrity styling.[7] She places a strong emphasis on representing creatives who are Black, women, curvy, and from other underrepresented communities.[7]

Franklin Reed has worked with high-profile clients such as Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Solange Knowles,[4] Tracee Ellis Ross,[6] Zazie Beetz,[9] and Kerry Washington.[10] Her work has been highlighted by publications such as Pause and Editorialist.[11][12]

Other work

She was a speaker at the 2017 Women's March in New York City.[13] After styling the first troop of homeless Girl Scouts for Teen Vogue, Franklin Reed became a troop leader herself.[14]

Personal life

She married journalist Brian Reed, host of S-Town, in October 2015.[2] They met through a mutual friend.[2] The couple legally changed their last name to "Franklin Reed" after appearing in court to secure the right to do so without hyphenating or merging their names.[2]

They reside in Brooklyn, New York, and have one child, born in 2020.[15]

Accolades

References

  1. ^ "See a Stylist's Week-Long Outfit Rotation". Repeller. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e Macon, Alexandra (9 September 2016). "Solange Franklin and Brian Reed Tie the Knot in Bed-Stuy". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  3. ^ a b Keltner De Valle, Jane (March 2014). "Solange Franklin". Teen Vogue. 14 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ a b c Blaze, Toni (11 June 2020). "Solange Franklin Reed". Wonderland Magazine. Wonderland. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Behold: Solange Franklin's Vintage-Meets-Luxury Closet". Coveteur. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Colon, Ana (2020-06-02). "How Solange Franklin Went From Pre-Med to Styling Magazine Covers". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  7. ^ a b c Kliest, Nicole (2020-07-27). "Solange Franklin Predicts the Future of Styling Post-Pandemic". The Zoe Report. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  8. ^ Warman, Emily (2015-04-30). "Meet NYC's Most In-Demand Stylist". PAPER. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  9. ^ Net-A-Porter. "BAFTAs 2020: Best Dressed". NET-A-PORTER. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  10. ^ Cochran, Sam (14 March 2019). "Kerry Washington Transforms a Bare Apartment Into a Cozy Family Home". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  11. ^ "The Black Creative Professionals Making Waves In Fashion". Editorialist. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  12. ^ Phelan, Bobby (4 June 2020). "PAUSE Highlights: 25 Black Stylists to Know". PAUSE Online. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  13. ^ "Watch Dressed for Protest: How the Women's March Sparked a New Fashion Movement". Glamour. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  14. ^ Gant, Essence (12 April 2018). "Three Black Women In Media Get Real About Identity And Career". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  15. ^ Franklin, Solange (2020-09-21). "Solange Franklin: "I want our beauty to defy violations of touch, possession, and hierarchy"". i-D. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  16. ^ "The Fashion Awards 2019 Introducing The 2019 New Wave: Creatives". Fabuk Magazine. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2021-01-13.