Meet Tod Hallman of THPFashion Inc.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tod Hallman

Hi Tod, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Where I started, or where I thought my career was headed, is completely different from where I ended up. I went to school for theater but quickly fell in love with dance. After many failed attempts by the theater department, at the end of my freshman year, I changed my major to dance, and from the first day of dance class, I knew I was home where I belonged. While still a dance student, the opportunity presented itself for me to join a new dance company that was forming in Pittsburgh where I went to school. Unfortunately, the only way I could join the company was to be a graduate or leave school so I jumped at the opportunity and left to join the company. After several years of hard work and many long hours, I became a principal dancer with The Extension, A Company of Dancers. It was an amazing time in my life. I had the opportunity to dance with Bill T. Jones and his late partner Arnie Zane and June Lewis, a former Martha Graham dancer. However, at the young age of 23, I was burnt out but still had plans to move to New York until I met a guy who was moving to Los Angeles, so I followed him to LA, not knowing what that dance world was like. Sadly, it was all music video work, which didn’t interest me. I was trained to be a company concert dancer. We went to class daily and then into rehearsals for our upcoming dance series. So, I decided to leave dance, not knowing what my career further would be. I bounced around in retail sales, did visual display, and eventually landed a job at a modeling agency as a booking assistant then, I landed in celebrity entertainment as a pr assistant, which led me to the world of fashion styling and from my first shoot as an assistant, I knew I had finally found something I loved as much as dance. My styling career led me to fashion show production, which was an easy transition coming from dance and theater. I also worked at IONA Magazine as the fashion editor. IONA was an amazing publication for young women of color and truly something I’m proud to have been a part of. I produced and styled the Spectrum celebrity jewelry shoots for The AGTA, American Gem Trade Association for a decade and they will always be one of my favorite clients to work with. I eventually ended up as a faculty member at FIDM, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, where I taught Trends, Past, Present, and Future and Fashion Styling for two years, even winning Teacher of the Year in 2020. When we entered Covid lockdowns, I decided I didn’t want to teach remotely. So, I went back to being a full-time freelance artist. The past few years haven’t been the same since Covid. I feel things aren’t fully back to normal as many of my Pre-Covid clients aren’t around. So it’s all about new adventures and opportunities.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Has it been a smooth road? Far from it, throughout my fashion styling and producing career, there have been amazing days and opportunities, and some days when I’ve felt I can’t wait for this project to end. But all in all, it has been an amazing experience.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
THPFashion Inc. is a comprehensive fashion production company that specializes in runway show production, fashion event production, fashion styling, and personal style consultations.

What sets me apart from others in the business is my experience in retail, working at a modeling agency, my experience in public relations, teaching, and my experience working as a fashion stylist and fashion show and event producer gives me a full scope of the industry and how it works.

I’m proud of my celebrity client work. It’s not always easy; things get thrown at you at the last minute, especially when they’re doing press, so you need to be able to adapt quickly. I’m very proud of my fashion show and production work. I’ve worked with retail brands, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Westfield, Citadel Outlets, fashion brands Alberta Ferretti, Carolina Herrera, Etro, Fendi, and corporate brands and events like McDonald’s, NAACP, Pandora Jewelry, and Essence Fest.

I want your readers or potential clients to know that THPFashion Inc. can produce and handle your events, activations, or styling needs with the utmost professionalism.

Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
I love how quickly information flows on Instagram, which is why I started my DashinglyTod_Official page. It’s a great platform that allows me to share and talk about fashion and my experience in the industry. It’s also a great way for me to keep up with brands I love as well as new emerging brands and experiences.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashinglytod_official/

Image Credits
The Carter’s Touch @thecarterstouch