Meet Chloë Felopulos | Stylist & Content Creator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Chloë Felopulos and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chloë, what is the most important factor behind your success?
I think the most important factor behind my success would be, at the very core, my parents. The way they raised me, instilled confidence in me, and supported me, has everything to do with how I move about the world today. I am very lucky to have the friends and family I do and I feel as though the people I surround myself with have a lot to do with who I am and what I stand for. From day one I was always encouraged to try new things and be who I wanted to be. My Dad was an artist, working in film, carpentry and fine arts, while my mom, a psychologist, had an Ice cream and pottery painting shop, and now runs a recycled children’s clothing line in her free time. They were always exemplifying a life balanced by hard work, passion, and creativity, something I strive so hard to maintain. They showed me it was possible…and so I never doubted this for myself.

I am a very nostalgic person and believe to be nostalgic for your past is to also be blessed. Nostalgia reveals that you have memories so dear to your heart that you crave to be close to them again. You yearn for a younger you, a happier you, and maybe a more freeing time. I find myself so incredibly connected to my inner child and my childhood. I have an obsession (probably a bit concerning at times) with old family photos and home videos. I draw a lot of inspiration from the lives that led to mine. I am privileged to be able to look back at my childhood with admiration, though it wasn’t all rainbows. I cherish it every day. I always say my personal style comes from tapping back into that child-like mindset I had when I told my mom I would be dressing myself from now on at the age of like…3…and wore whatever made me happy, despite how mixed-matched or obscure. I trusted a feeling, and I hope to do that for the rest of my life.

I was born in July of 1999 so growing up looked like wild, unfiltered imagination, made up games where no one knew the rules and a lot and I mean a lot of dress up. I used to have this straw chest filled with dance costumes from the recital prior, halloween costumes, old clothes, wild accessories, you name it. I like to look at my closet now like it’s my dress-up treasure chest just as I did when I was younger. A collection of pieces that hold memories, energies, and make me feel like me. I cannot express how thankful I am that the infiltration of technology in the household and world came until later in life because without this need to play, innovate, create, design, destroy, dance, sing and so on, I feel like I would be incredibly different. And not to say that kids these days don’t do all these things, I just know my household championed creativity and imagination so much and I am not sure what that would have looked like in a world filled with iPhones or streaming services.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I always struggled in verbalizing what my “art” is. I used to love art class in school. Created art for fun. Took a few art classes here and there, but I was never excellent at anything, no matter the medium. I sketched dresses a lot and loved to pretend like I was a little fashion designer, as many kids did, but I knew deep down that I did not have a knack for it. I always loved to dress up, from a very young age, though it wasn’t until the end of middle school and beginning of high school when I learned that there are many more jobs within fashion than just ‘designer.’ From there, my love for fashion grew a bit more each year until I decided it was what I wanted to pursue in college. I took pre-college program after program to familiarize myself with what my future could look like within the industry and which direction would work best with my skill set. To me, New York City was the obvious location, so I applied to almost strictly NYC schools. It was in school where I learned what I liked, what I hated, where I thrived, and where I faded within the industry. I loved being a part of a team. I thrived through collaboration and bringing a creative concept to life. I found that styling was what fulfilled me. I found that creative direction was what drove me. I do both on a freelance basis now, executing my own projects and imagery, while also working with brands on a project basis. I also developed a love for creating fashion and lifestyle YouTube videos in college, starting a channel Freshman year in 2017 with one of my great friends, Ellie. I used to watch YouTubers when I was young, pretending to haul my few makeup products in my mirror and I now have my own channel I’ve been working on for almost two years and posting every Monday. I’ve used Instagram as a mini portfolio and platform to share my personal style and work that I put out! I am incredibly grateful for all the creators I’ve met through Instagram and collaborated with because of it.

My art is my styling, my imagery, my storytelling, my personal style but also my video diaries, styling segments and unfiltered vlogs. Although it was certainly a grind to get here ( a lot of unpaid internships, garment bags, coffee runs, late nights, and attempts at proving myself to people who wouldn’t listen), I am thankful for it all. I care less about being spectacular at everything. I listen to myself. I trust myself. Though I still struggle all the time with feeling good enough, and like I am doing enough, I am certain it is what I am meant to do, and that I have a lot more to create.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely take them thrifting & vintage shopping (of course if that’s what they’re into). I have a crazy and very much ongoing list of places in both manhattan and brooklyn, so we’ll do Manhattan Saturday and Brooklyn Sunday. For Manhattan, we’ll start with bagels of course and coffee at Bird & Branch which has my favorite coffee in the city, the iced dirty horchata…it’s unmatched. We’d then head to Screaming Mimi’s, my favorite store in Manhattan, and then continue on this list: Fine & Dandy + Fine & Dandy Throwback, James Veloria, Rogue, Funny Pretty Nice, 2nd Street, and No Relation Vintage. Of course that is A LOT for one day, so shop until you literally drop and then need something to eat. Grab a mid-day bite (charcuterie encouraged) and glass of wine (if you’re feeling cheeky) at Sogno Toscano. If the weather permits it, sit outside for people (and dog) watching. Later, a classic duo that I love is Kiki’s for dinner and then The Flower Shop for drinks after, amazing vibes. For our Brooklyn day, we start at Mother of Junk, which is a hunt, but filled with little antique gems, then (in order) Malin Landaeus Vintage, Awoke Vintage, 10ft Single by Stella Dellas, and Stella Dellas Living. You have nice quick walk through McCarren Park to then hit the 18 Bedford Ave Vintage Market, and Tired Thrift. Stop by Dream Fishing Tackle around the corner from Tired Thrift for some fabulous mid century modern / art deco furniture of your dreams and end your day at Twins Lounge for drinks, pool and a Photo Booth.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I love this question! Going along with my answer to the first question, I would shoutout my parents! For always encouraging me to do what I love, and being an example of that.

Website: chloefelopulos.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.felopulos/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloë-felopulos-206711158/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYUQCk9F3WwIr5Iw8PLsYQ

Other: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chloefelopulos Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/chloefelopulos/

Image Credits
In order from top left to right: My personal pic taken by @rainebrie.photo 1.Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Dress: @_ramsli__ Model: @christnesheriff 2. Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @tessgarveymakeup Top & bloomers: @_MeghanOcain model: @healingisneeded 3. Creative direction @lesliedavidstudio Photography @emmaledoyen Styling @chloe.felopulos Model @hanel_sky Hair Stylist @andrea_i_hair Makeup @yvanerocher Post Production @jrm_digital Production @mirrormirrorparis Brand @TylerMcGillivary 4. Photographer @uhmemma Styling @chloe.felopulos Model @0nhold4ever Brand @TylerMcGillivary 5. Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @tessgarveymakeup Brand @jeffreyCampbell Corset: @fleurasayag Model: @tinkerbellsera 6. Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @bynelliearoos Hair: @hairbymariah11 Top & skirt: @kimmycorday Model: @006mai 7. Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @facesbydanii Hair: @hairbymariah11 Model: @tabithabannettt Dress & leg piece: @lvrnyc 8. Photographer: @rainebrie.photo Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @facesbydanii Hair: @hairbymariah11 Model: @tabithabannettt Dress & shoes: @sparklebabygem 9. Photographer: @emmacraft Styling: @chloe.felopulos Makeup: @cvsee Hair: @ledora Photo assist: @winter.browne Model: @jadecroo