Ardiel is a Fashion Stylist, Art & Casting Director, who has been in the Industry since 1991. He started his career as the Fashion and Beauty Editor at “True Love” the iconic South African Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Magazine. Before his talent continued to flourish in the photographic and tvc production industry. Yet remains passionate and inspired about every new job. Having worked across the globe, in South Africa, Europe , Australia and the USA, his experience ranges from Editorial, Catalogue and Advertising to Life Style shoots. Ardiel has a deeper understanding of the needs of each client and is adequately skilled to interpret a wide range of briefs. He works closely with clients, helping to curate the right elements for every project in a professional and always friendly manner.

In Ardiel’s longstanding career he has worked with brands as Bloomingdales, Marks and Spencer, Borgner, David Jones, P&C, Adidas, Schiesser, White Company, George Asda, Mini Boden, Aubade, Landmark Group, Lamér, Sk-II, Elizabeth Arden, Nivea to just name a few.

Photographers / Directors - Nagi Saki, Jane Hilton, Emma Summerton, Nathan Copan, John S. Park, Michael Jansen, CG Watkins, Nick and Chloe, Meredith Bruner, James Meakin, Florian Bison, Marco Grob, Serge Guerand , Oliviero Toscani,

Celebrities - Zoe Kravitz, Candice Swanepoel, Joan Smalls, Anais Mali, Sara Blomqvist, Jessica Miller, Erin Watson, Emily Rudd, Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Jacob Gibson, Tax Skylar

Question to Ardiel : What topic could you give an hour-long presentation on with little to no preparation?

Answer : How to cheat at cards!

Ardiel Desai