Karla Welch

Karla Welch is a Los Angeles-based fashion stylist and creative consultant who has been named one of the most powerful stylists by both The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times. Her work can be found in the most noteworthy places, including editorials in Vogue, InStyle, Vanity Fair, GQ, Porter, Rolling Stone, V Man, and more, as well as advertising campaigns for Loewe, Balenciaga, Tiffany & Co., Levi’s, Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein, and Chopard, among others. Welch’s regular clientele is a “who’s who” of celebrity talent, including Hailey Bieber, Ana de Armas, Tracee Ellis Ross, Ruth Negga, Vanessa Kirby, Tessa Thompson, Renate Reinsve, America Ferrera, Greta Gerwig, Lorde, Gal Gadot, Matt Damon, and many more. Welch is also the star of her own Masterclass in which she “Teaches Building and Owning Your Personal Style.” Beyond the rack, Welsh flexes her entrepreneurial muscles as co-founder and CEO of both The Period Company and Wishi styling platform.

Karla Welch was featured on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Power Stylists issue of 2025. Twenty-five stylists were recognized altogether, while Karla was one of only seven to get an individual cover feature.