Chi Ilochi

“I''d have to say my favorite accomplishment is having the chance to work with nonprofit "Empowering Cuts" and style one of the homeless."

Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. I am the Founder and CEO of the fashion styling company “Styling By

Chi”. I aim to heal, empower, and inspire my clients through fashion and style.

Q. What or Who motivated you to be a fashion stylist?

A. I must say life itself motivated me to be a fashion stylist. Fashion styling has changed my life for the better, and once I became aware of the benefits of fashion styling, I knew I had to pay it forward and share that with others.

Q. Tell us about “Stylingbychi” and the motivation behind it?

A. Styling By Chi aims to heal, empower, and inspire others through fashion and style. Life can be very challenging at times, and I wanted to use something I’m passionate about to ease life’s many burdens. Being able to witness the transformation that my clients undergo and the joy they express during the styling process will always be my motivation.

Q. How was your experience styling for reebok and other brands?

A. I had such a great time styling pieces for Reebok and other brands. It’s an honor to have brands of such high stature trust my creative gift and vision. I’m truly grateful that God deemed me worthy of such opportunities.

Q. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

A. In the next five years, I see myself living in Brooklyn, New York doing what I love. I see myself styling for one of Issa Rae’s short films, and I see myself creating fashion styling scholarships for fashion lovers who want to take their gifts to the next level but lack funding and support.

Q. What is your styling process like?

A. My styling process varies. I must say, no day is the same. Some days consist of responding to emails; prepping for photoshoots, consulting, and returning pieces.

Styling is way harder than it looks haha but I love every part of it.

Q. Tell us some of your favorite stores you like to shop at? A. I love to shop at AVNU Official, Can’t Colonize The Vibe, Pyer Moss, and various thrift stores.

Q. If you could style anyone in the world, who would it be?

A. I would love to style SZA, that would be the best blessing ever.

Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

A. I am, yes! I’m currently working on styling this photoshoot for a magazine with the incredibly talented photographer Natalie

Lacek! I believe this will be some of my best work yet so I’m really grateful and excited.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. Readers can follow me on

Instagram at https://www.instagram. com/stylingbychi/ or check out my website https://stylingbychi.com.