- Date, venue, timing and dress code.
- The client's role during the event.
- Photography, video and expected level of exposure.
- Existing pieces, sourcing needs and budget.
A wedding, gala, premiere or award ceremony does not simply call for a beautiful piece. The outfit must be right for the venue, the client's role, the level of formality and the way the event will be photographed.
NAFI therefore begins with context. She then decides whether the need calls for outfit validation, complete direction or a sourcing assignment in Paris.
1. Defining the right level of presence
Being a guest, speaking on stage, representing a company or appearing on a red carpet does not require the same presence. The right silhouette may be quiet and highly constructed, spectacular and controlled, or deliberately understated.
NAFI observes cut, colour, fabric, movement and the way accessories distribute attention. The result should never feel like a borrowed costume.
2. Weddings, galas and premieres follow different codes
For a wedding, the balance often lies in honouring the event without competing with those being celebrated. For a gala or black-tie evening, length, fabric and detail must support a more formal presence.
A premiere or media event adds the question of image: reaction to flash, contrast with the background, clarity of volume and coherence from several angles.
3. Starting from the wardrobe or sourcing in Paris
An existing outfit can sometimes be transformed through alteration, shoes, jewellery or a new way of wearing it. NAFI checks this possibility before suggesting purchases.
When the assignment requires sourcing, it becomes a Personal Shopper in Paris mission: selection, boutiques, fittings and coordination of the complete silhouette.
The right outfit does not ask you to think about it all evening. It lets you live the event.
4. The details that decide the whole look
Shoes, bag, jewellery, underwear, length, comfort and a back-up solution are treated as one composition. A remarkable dress is not enough if it restricts movement, turns transparent under flash or comes with shoes that make the evening impossible.
The final fitting checks the complete silhouette and real movement: walking, sitting, taking a step, speaking and being photographed.
5. A focused consultation or a complete assessment
A Style Session can answer one precise outfit question. It does not replace a complete assessment when colour, proportion and the overall direction need to be redefined.
Remotely, NAFI can analyse the dress code, validate options and prepare a digital selection. In-person work remains preferable when several cuts need to be tried or a highly visible silhouette must be finalised.
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6. Direct request or Signature assignment
A private client can contact NAFI directly for a wedding, gala or professional evening. When a public figure's or VIP client's assignment is entrusted by a hotel, concierge, family office or partner, it belongs to the B2B Signature service.
Frequently asked questions
Essential answers before preparing an important outfit.
How far ahead should I contact NAFI?
As early as possible when sourcing or alterations are required. A last-minute request can still be considered subject to availability.
Can we work from an outfit I already own?
Yes. NAFI can assess the cut, adjust the accessories, suggest alterations and build the silhouette around that piece.
Does the service include purchases?
Clothing and accessories are not included in the fee. If sourcing is required, it is framed as a personal shopping assignment.
Do you also style men?
Yes. The assignment may involve a tuxedo, suit, ceremonial outfit or a less formal silhouette.
Is Signature mandatory for a celebrity?
Signature applies when a professional partner entrusts the request. A direct enquiry is considered through the consulting or personal shopping services.
On the right evening, no detail should hold you back.
Send the date, venue, dress code and what you already own. NAFI will indicate the appropriate format.
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