Hi I’m Leah Van Loon, a fashion stylist, writer, and tour guide in Paris twice a year (so far). I’ve been working in fashion for over 25 years, styling photo shoots, wardrobing commercials, and costuming for film and television. In that time I’ve also had a few other fashion careers; visual display artist at Holt Renfrew creating props, merchandising windows and styling mannequins, wardrobe and image consultant for production companies and clothing brands, and social media photographer backstage at major fashion shows for genius make up artist Pat McGrath. After realizing my dreams of working in Paris, I decided to launch my own tour business there, using all my extensive professional experience to build specialty fashion itineraries for my clients and materials sourcing for designers, artists and hobbyists.

I currently split my time between my home town of Calgary, Alberta and my beloved Paris, where I run my tours and get to attend the occasional fashion week. I appear regularly as a fashion expert on CBC radio both locally and nationally and I’m a contributor to Elle magazine Canada writing about fashion with a focus on haute couture and luxury. When I am not away or working with clients you’ll find me on Instagram @jellylab_yyc where I create beautiful (and delicious) gelatin desserts while I’m hanging at home with my sweet Yorkshire terrier, Felix. Goals for the future include a YouTube channel (someone please teach me how to edit?) and to finally make it to Amsterdam! 

If you’d like more information about me please check out my services page (let me pack your entire trip in just a carry on!) or my press page with some of my appearances and writing work. You can also get in touch with me leah@leahvanloon.com if you’d like to book a service or a get a quote on a job. Studio, consulting, and commercial rates are available on request.