Rule Breaker, Style Maker

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker features an exciting conversation with special guest Courtney Blood, where we will be exploring themes of growth & success, ageism, lovers, haters and navigating public opinions. Courtney is a Personal Stylist, Presenter, Content Creator, and Founder of her styling business Monday Project Co. Courtney took a leap of faith and walked away from a 30 year corporate career to pursue styling, and has utilised her expertise to help her clients to style strategically and disrupt the fashion industry’s perception of ageing. At the time of recording, she’s already surpassed 250K social media followers from zero since late 2022, where Courtney shares her biggest passion inspiring her audience to make sustainable and empowered choices when shopping and selecting outfits.Follow Courtney: @mondayprojectcoFollow Lauren: @laurendibartoloFollow Australian Style Institute: @australianstyleinstitute

This episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, features an inspiring conversation between host Lauren Di Bartolo and Melbourne based artist Paink, aka Monty. Paink is known for his bold and innovative art style, whose work ranges from large scale murals, celebrity portraits and screen-to-canvas art. This conversation delves into Monty's work ethic, creative process, how his upbringing lead to his career and some of his most impressive achievements. Follow Monty: @paink_artist Follow us: @australianstyleinstitute

This Style Series episode of 'Rule Breaker, Style Maker' features special guest Paola Di Trocchio, who joins Lauren to discuss the topic of uniform dressing. Leaning upon Paola's expertise as a fashion curator and history enthusiast, this conversation unpacks how 'uniform dressing' can impact someone's signature style. Gain tips on how to intentionally create a uniform to best represent yourself, and hear insights from Paola about her experience curating exhibitions around people who had a dedicated style. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Paola: @pditrocchio

If you're a fashion history buff or gallery goer, this episode is for you! Lauren chats to leading fashion curator and writer Paola Di Trocchio, who has had a 20 year career at the NGV and is currently completing her doctoral thesis which includes a close study of fashion journalist and style maverick Anna Piaggi. Throughout this conversation, Paola reveals what goes on behind the scenes of an exhibition, including insights the public may not know about sourcing items, research, acquiring and conserving historical pieces, in order to put together an considered (and celebrated!) exhibition. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute Follow Paola: @pditrocchio

In this Style Series episode of Rule Breaker, Style Maker, Lauren and Claire discuss the topic of Professional Dressing - Dress code guidelines, presentation expectations of an organisation, the differing ideologies surrounding getting dressed for work, and practical tips for navigating our own personal brand. Follow us on Instagram: @australianstyleinstitute @laurendibartolo