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Fashion stylist Bhagyashri Soni continues to expand her presence in the world of luxury styling, building a portfolio that extends beyond traditional celebrity fashion into the wardrobes of influential business leaders, authors, and media personalities.
Among her notable clients is Cheryl McKissack Daniel, CEO of McKissack & McKissack and author of “The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers”. Soni has served as McKissack’s trusted stylist across a wide range of professional and personal engagements, creating looks that reflect elegance, confidence, and contemporary luxury.
For McKissack’s high-profile public appearances, Soni curated sophisticated ensembles for major events, including her book signing at the Tennessee State Museum, a book signing and fireside chat at Columbia University, and speaking engagements with The Executive Leadership Council and HSBC focused on wealth, leadership, and generational impact. Each appearance was thoughtfully styled to complement the significance of the occasion while reinforcing McKissack’s commanding public presence.
Soni’s styling expertise also extended to all of McKissack’s appearances at Leading Women Defined (LWD) 2026, one of the most respected nonprofit organizations and leadership conferences dedicated to advancing Black women across industries. Her carefully assembled wardrobe reflected the prestige of the event while balancing timeless sophistication with modern luxury.
Beyond the public stage, Soni has played an integral role in McKissack’s wardrobe management through comprehensive closet styling, curating both her professional and personal fashion. From executive meetings and public engagements to holiday travel and off-duty moments, Soni has developed a cohesive style identity that seamlessly transitions across every aspect of McKissack’s lifestyle.
Her styling approach incorporates some of the world’s most prestigious luxury fashion houses, selected pieces from brands including Fendi, Gucci, Akris, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Dior, Brunello Cucinelli to name a few. The result is a wardrobe that blends impeccable craftsmanship with refined versatility, allowing her client to project confidence and authenticity in every setting.
Soni’s client roster also includes Rania Aniftos, a music journalist at Billboard magazine. She styled Aniftos for her role as emcee at the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), delivering a polished, contemporary look suited to a high-profile stage appearance. The styling reflected Soni’s ability to create fashion narratives that align with her clients’ professional roles while maintaining a strong sense of individuality and presence.
Throughout her work, Soni has established a distinctive style language defined by elegance, luxury, and sophistication. As luxury styling increasingly moves beyond red carpets into boardrooms, literary events, leadership summits, and global travel, Soni represents a new generation of image consultants whose work is defined not only by fashion, but by storytelling through personal style. By crafting wardrobes that align with her clients’ professional achievements and individual identities, she continues to establish herself as a stylist trusted by accomplished women who lead with influence, purpose, and distinction.
