BY GEORGE!
Fashion insider & Skokie native George Kotsiopoulos adds Hollywood glam to everyday style
when George Kotsiopoulos says a woman “looks like a movie star” on E!’s “Fashion Police,” it’s his highest form of praise. But now, you don’t have to be Jennifer Lawrence or Scarlett Johansson to garner these rave reviews: The fashion industry vet and TV personality is sharing his secrets for creating red-carpet-worthy looks every day in his new book, Glamorous by George: The Key to Creating
Movie Star Style. “I’ve styled hundreds of celebrities during my career, so I’ve learned a thing or two,” Kotsiopoulos says. “But I’ve also styled many ‘real’ women of every age, shape, size and socioeconomic background, and they all share the same woes about getting dressed. Being glamorous is not just about the hair, makeup and clothing. It’s how you present yourself in every aspect of your life.”
Covering everything from showing the “right” amount of skin to dressing for your body type to throwing a stylish fête, Kotsiopoulos’ first book is a guide to living a more elegant lifestyle — and according to Kotsiopoulos, it’s simpler than you might think. His favorite entertaining tip? “Dim the lights! I cannot tell you how many parties I’ve gone to where the lighting is as bright as a supermarket, and no one needs that much detail at a cocktail party.” If you don’t have dimmers, go old-school and stock up on inexpensive votive candles — guests will appreciate the flattering lighting and it makes any venue look more romantic.
In addition to promoting his new tome and hosting his hit show on E!, Kotsiopoulos is also the brand and style ambassador for the Gap Outlet’s new 2014 collections, meaning he’ll star in the spring and summer ad campaigns and travel the country to make in-store appearances. “I’m really excited about this because I’ve been a fan of all things Gap since I was in grade school,” says the North Shore native. “I worked at Lord & Taylor at Old Orchard, but I would spend my paychecks at this huge Gap on Skokie Boulevard. It’s just the coolest thing for my 12-year-old self to be doing.”