Jo Simpson is a freelance fashion stylist, model casting director and senior lecturer in Fashion & Textiles at Central Saint Martins, London, where she has taught for 8 years.
As a stylist Jo works for music, editorial and advertising clients and provides consultation for brands including Lacoste, Fred Perry, Pringle of Scotland and The Duffer of St George.
Jo has worked on various shows during London Fashion Week over the last 14 years including roles as head of backstage production and casting director for the following clients: Alexander McQueen, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Ann Sofie Back, Aquascutum, Ghost and Sophia Kokosalaki.
Other fashion projects have included roles as the styling coordinator for the YSL 24 Show Studio film, Giorgio Armani’s Red project and Fashion Rocks.
Jo is embarking upon a PhD at The University of the Arts London, investigating the hidden creative communities involved in the fashion catwalk show.