Beyond The Mirror: The New Era of Image & Beauty Consulting

FIPI Conference 2026

Beyond the Mirror: The New Era of Image & Beauty Consulting

Step into the future of our industry at Beyond the Mirror: The New Era of Image & Beauty Consulting — an inspiring and transformational conference bringing together influential voices, international speakers, and respected leaders from across the image, fashion, beauty, and styling professions.

This is more than a conference — it is a celebration of creativity, confidence, innovation, and the evolving role of image consultants in today’s world.

Experience a powerful programme of expert insights, interactive sessions, inspiring conversations, and practical tools designed to help you expand your knowledge, strengthen your business, and embrace the next generation of image and beauty consulting.

A Stellar Line-Up of Industry Leaders

✨ Susan Sabet – Managing Director SS Consulting, Co-founder the Egyptian Fashion & Design Council & Former Editor-in-Chief, ELLE Egypt
As MD of SS Consulting and Former Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Egypt, Susan Sabet is one of the most influential voices connecting fashion, beauty, and luxury brands across the region. With extensive experience in fashion publishing and media, Susan brings a unique perspective on industry trends, storytelling, and the ever-changing landscape of fashion and beauty.

✨ Cliff Bashforth – Owner of Colour Me Beautiful & Master Stylist
A renowned name within the image industry, Cliff brings decades of expertise, creativity, and passion for helping individuals discover the confidence and impact of personal style.

✨ Jane & Beryl – TikTok Sensations
Join this inspiring conversation with Jane and Beryl, whose authentic and engaging TikTok presence has captured the attention of audiences worldwide. Discover how they have embraced digital platforms, creativity, and personality to bring style conversations to a new generation.

✨Dr Preema Vig - Dr Preema Vig is a leading expert in advanced medical aesthetics in London, known for her refined, patient-centred approach and commitment to natural, long-term results. With a background in General Practice, nearly 30 years within medicine and 23 specialising in aesthetics she combines clinical precision with aesthetic artistry, delivering personalised treatment plans that prioritise skin health, balance and subtle rejuvenation.

✨ Anna Kompaniets – Interactive Scarf Experience
Prepare for an inspiring and interactive session exploring the creativity, versatility, and storytelling power of scarves, with fresh ideas to enhance your styling approach.

✨ Siân Fisher – Building Your Niche & Growing Your Style Business
Founder of Confident Style Academy®, Style Confidence Coach, and experienced business owner, Siân will share insights into building a successful specialist style practice and how identifying your niche can strengthen your message, attract the right clients, and create sustainable growth.

✨ Vicky Booker – Understanding Communication Through DISC
A trained stylist, Vicky will explore DISC profiling — a practical behavioural tool that helps us understand communication styles, client preferences, and how adapting our approach can create stronger connections and more effective consultations.

✨ Ferial Yoakim – Founder of ByFerial Training School
Ferial’s extraordinary journey from arriving as a refugee to rebuilding her life and creating a successful career is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and transformation. Through ByFerial Training School, she is committed to empowering others, unlocking potential, and helping people create meaningful impact through their presence, voice, and work.

✨Emmelina Stevens - is the founder of The image Consulting Company, with 20 years of experience in personal styling, image consultancy and business strategy. She is passionate about raising the standards of the industry and preparing the next generation of stylists to build credible, confident and sustainable careers. Her approach goes beyond clothes and trends, bringing together style, psychology, identity and business to redefine what modern personal styling can be.

✨Dan Scott - an award-winning Dispensing Optician, Personal Stylist and founder of The Eyewear Stylist. Named Dispensing Optician of the Year 2025, Dan is recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices in eyewear styling, with his work featured across the BBC, ITV, Financial Times and The Telegraph. He has styled eyewear for high-profile names including Paul Mescal, Alison Hammond and Craig Charles.

And This Is Just the Beginning…

We are delighted to announce the first of our incredible speakers and contributors — with more exciting announcements, speakers, and programme highlights still to come.

Beyond the Mirror an unforgettable experience for image and beauty professionals.

What to Expect

🎙️ Inspiring conversations with industry leaders
✨ Interactive presentations and practical learning experiences
🌍 International speakers and global perspectives
🤝 Sponsor showcases and industry connections
🎤 Expert panel discussions
📸 FIPI Awards Ceremony & Group Photo
💫 Networking, inspiration, and celebration

Join us as we look beyond the mirror and explore the new era of image and beauty consulting.

Pre Conference FIPI Member Event: Friday 2nd October 4-6pm:

Exclusive private Shopping event at Monica Vinader Marleybone boutique, 14 South Molton Street, London W1K 5QP. Limited places. Please confirm your interest with the organisers.

Pre Conference: Friday 2nd October evening: Following the exclusive private shopping experience at the Monica Vinander boutique, members are warmly invited to continue the evening with intimate dinner, which is optional and at guest's own expense.

The dinner is entirely optional and offers an opportunity to continue conversations and connect with Fellow FIPI members in a relaxed setting.

FIPI connects, inspires, informs, and advances the image profession worldwide.

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