The Academy

Isobel and Rula have collaborated for many years on prestigious charity events where they each utilised their remarkable skill set and reputation to create memorable events and occasions. They are individually recognised and highly respected in their industries and together bring exceptional life skills, knowledge and experience, to create inspiring courses where the experience will last a lifetime.

The London Finishing Academy was therefore founded to create an educational etiquette experience like no other. The courses are designed to inspire and liberate those who wish to enjoy a social or business lifestyle with confidence.

The Hon. Isobel Kershaw

Founder and Director of Training

Isobel has an innate sense of style and elegance cultivated during her long career within the luxury fashion industry. Her career began at Harrods where she became Acting Director, before moving to Frank Usher, as Head of Retail and then Product Director. Her passion in fashion moved her to set up her own business in styling where she also partnered with NHJ Style to produce , launch and direct The Style Academy as well as manage clients and styling. She then launched The Stylist London, a company with an ethos of total image excellence, and along with a large client portfolio, has been running personal styling courses for men and women here and worldwide.
Her clients have included Harrods, Heathrow personal shopper team, Michael Kors, Baker McKenzie, Proctor and Gamble, and Harvey Nicholls Personal shopping suite.

Isobel’s approach to personal styling is all encompassing with social etiquette forming a fundamental part of the successful personal projection of image and non-verbal communication.
With her passion for training, Isobel’s founding role within The London Finishing Academy ensures that students will enjoy a transformational experience that will elevate standards, mindset and, above all, opportunity.

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