Vanessa Reid
- Born: United States
- Nationality: American
- Notable Works and Collaborations: Editorials for Pop, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, System; campaigns and collections styled for ZARA, BOSS, GANNI, Alain Paul, &OtherStories; eyewear collaboration with Port Tanger launching the unisex ‘Kuky’ aviator frame in 2021.
- Signature Style or Philosophy: She resists being boxed into a single label or aesthetic, drawing from art, film, travel, and subcultures, and emphasises experimentation, emotional connection, and evolution rather than following trends.
Vanessa Reid is a London-based fashion stylist and creative consultant with international reach. She is represented globally by the agency Drive Represents. Over the past decade she has worked on editorial shoots, advertising campaigns and runway presentations for a wide range of brands and publications.
Reid’s editorial clients include titles such as Pop, System, T: The New York Times Style Magazine and D Repubblica. Among her commercial collaborations she has styled collections and campaigns for brands including ZARA, BOSS, GANNI, Alain Paul and &OtherStories. In 2021 she partnered with eyewear label Port Tanger on a unisex aviator frame named ‘Kuky’, leading creative direction for the launch.
Reid works from a background in cross-disciplinary culture, drawing inspiration from travel, film and sub-cultural references. She has described her approach as one that avoids being boxed into a single “style”, preferring a flexible and evolving creative process. Based in London, she maintains a presence across major fashion hubs and frequently collaborates on projects in Paris, New York and other cities.
Recent work from 2025 includes styling lookbooks and advertising for BOSS and Conner Ives, among other labels. With her multi-faceted practice she continues to engage with both commercial and editorial clients, adapting to new formats while retaining a recognizable, personal viewpoint.