reverting version by 69.235.31.9 to last version by BobbiLou ← Older revision Revision as of 08:46, 3 October 2006 Line 2: Line 2: ==Career== ==Career== - Perhaps best known as a celebrity stylist, Bloch’s clients have included many familiar faces, such as (( Halle Berry )) at the (( Golden Globes )) and Emmy winning best actress as well as best dressed for “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge” and who could forget the historical wins at both the Screen Actor’s Guild and the Oscars for “Monsters Ball . ” Tinseltown's finest continually come to Bloch for his fashion prowess. He most recently worked with (( Cheryl Hines )) at the 2006 Emmys as she was nominated for her role on " (( Curb Your Enthusiasm )). " His photo credits regularly grace the covers and inside layouts of such publications as InStyle , (( Vogue )) , ((Vanity Fair)), ((US)), ((Elle)), ((Harper's Bazaar)), and ((Entertainment Weekly)). His witty humor and unique insight into fashion makes him the most quoted and recognized stylist throughout the world. When the world’s top magazines and television shows are looking for wise words on lifestyle, fashion or “inside Hollywood” style questions, they always turn to Phillip Bloch . + Bloch began his career at New York’s (( Fashion Institute of Technology )) where he studied (( fashion design )). When (( Comme des Garcons )) opened their first boutique in the U.S., Bloch was specifically chosen to handle the press for the (( Soho )) store . Bloch also released a book on Hollywood style , " (( Elements of Style )) " in February 1998 . - Widely considered to be Hollywood’s premier fashion stylist, Phillip Bloch has taken the leap from working behind the camera to stepping in front of it on the big screen. Bloch was cast to star in his first feature film as “Sammy,” a Southern, blind, abused shut-in, in THE UNSEEN. As well as bringing this character to life on the big screen, Phillip’s role as a producer helped fuel this project in to reality. Bloch shot two other independent films in 2005/06, DELIRIOUS directed by (( Tom DiCillo )) and starring ((Steve Buscemi)) and ((Alison Lohman)), not to mention other notable cameos such as ((Elvis Costello)) and ((Minnie Driver)). DIRTY LAUNDRY was next for Bloch starring Rockmand Dunbar and ((Loretta Devine)) where his ability was tested by playing a nosey Middle Eastern hot dog vendor . Bloch has already been seen in two independent films that garnered critical acclaim at the (( Sundance Film Festival )) in 2000. First , THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE where Bloch played himself in a documentary that also had its coming out as the opening film of Outfest (July 2000.) In the second film, THE INTERN Bloch portrayed appropriately enough, a stylist at an ultra-hip fashion magazine. In addition to these movies, 2002 saw Bloch shooting a part in hip hop mogul (( Damon Dash )) ’s film , DEATH OF A DYNASTY , which had it’s premiere at the (( Tribeca Film Festival )) in 2003. The buzz has gotten out and Bloch has been cast in several television shows for parts that were written just for him such as the highly praised (( HBO)) series ENTOURAGE. For Denis Leary’s “MERRY F..%$IN’ CHRISTMAS” special on ((Comedy Central )), Phillip gave Santa a metrosexual makeover. In January 2006 Bloch made the jump to reality TV on STYLE ME with (( Rachel Hunter )) on The WE Network, his role as co-host and judge garnered much acclaim and stellar reviews . + French designer (( Jean Paul Gaultier )) met him on the streets of Tokyo in Japan and flew him to Paris for his fall collections . Bloch has been a model for such top fashion luminaries as (( Yves St. Laurent )), (( Gianni Versace )), Romeo Gigliand , (( John Galliano )) and doing shoots for (( fashion magazine )) s including L’Uomo Vogue, Amica , (( The Face )) and DNR . - Voted one of People Magazine’s “Fifty Hottest Bachelors” and Cosmopolitan’s “Four Most Lusted After Men in Fashion . ” Bloch appears regularly on most major network talk shows and is frequently featured on ((VH-1)) and ((MTV)) (“Newlyweds,” “punk’d,” “House of Style – Mission Makeover” and “Becoming”). He often serves as a guest correspondent for ((CNN)), ((American Broadcasting Company|ABC)), ((E!)), ((Style Network)), ((Access Hollywood)) , and (( Entertainment Tonight )). In his spare time, Phillip can be found appearing frequently on many morning talk shows such as (( The View )) , (( Good Morning America )), (( Live with Regis & Kelly )) , (( CBS This Morning )) , as well as many of your other favorite news and talk shows, including repeat appearances on the (( Oprah Winfrey Show )) . Due to his international appeal , Bloch often appears on (( BBC)), Rai, Canal Plus, ((Telemundo )), and Globo TV. His fashion expertise has guided him through countless interviews on fashion, trend, style, beauty makeovers, and fashion spending sprees to fit any budget . + Bloch met Madeline Leonard of the Cloutier Agency in ((Los Angeles)) who suggested he make Hollywood his new home. He settled in Los Angeles. Voted one of Cosmopolitan’s “Four Most Lusted After Men in Fashion”{{fact}} . Phillip has often appeared on major network talk shows like ((E!)), ((Style Network)), CNN , and on (( Oprah )). His fashion expertise helps guide him through beauty makeovers and fashion spending sprees. When (( VH1 )) produced its first (( Fashion Awards )), Bloch was called on as the celebrity fashion coordinator. Phillip Bloch now regularly serves as a guest correspondent for the (( E! )) channel and " (( Entertainment Tonight )) ". Phillip Bloch delivers celebrity and designer interviews as well as fashion coverage at events such as the (( Oscars )), the (( Emmys )), and various other awards shows . - Bloch has also designed and successfully launched a line of jewelry on (( QVC )) in June 2000 , which sold over $2 million in 2 years with only 12 live telecasts . + As of 2006, he covers the New York and European collections for ((Instyle)) magazine as a contributing editor. Due to his popularity abroad, Bloch often appears on (( Canal Plus )), ((Telemundo)), and ((Globo TV)). He was also chosen as the spokesperson for ((VISA (credit card)|Visa))s, "Famous Streets Across America" program and ((Lycra))’s "Elements of Style" campaign . - In addition to working in the fashion and entertainment industries, Phillip contributes to many charitable organizations, such as (( Jane Kaczmarek )) and (( Bradley Whitford )) 's Clothes Off Our Back , ((UNICEF)) , Avon ' s Crusade Against Breast Cancer, Revlon ' s Fight to Cure Breast Cancer, Planet Hope, the Atlanta Center for the Visually Impaired, Pam and (( Ed McMahon))'s Christmas Toy Giveaway , and Auction for America. In 2006, ((Mattel )) made a generous donation to the center from the auction of Bloch’s much publicized makeover of Barbie’s boy toy Ken, in which Phillip’s inspiration was multi faceted . + His duties have taken him from interviews with (( Dateline NBC )) to (( The View )), to numerous in-store promotions and local news appearances throughout the country. In 2005 , Bloch had an acting role as ' Sammy ' in the drama (( The Unseen , the movie )). - Phillip currently resides in both New York City and Los Angeles. + ==External links==   + * (http://www.phillipbloch.com/ Phillip Bloch's Official website)   + * (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1384148/ Philip Bloch IMDB)   + * (http://www.TheUnseen2005.com Film: "The Unseen")   +   + ((Category:American comedians|Bloch, Phillip))   + ((Category:American television personalities|Bloch, Phillip))   + ((Category:American television actors|Bloch, Phillip))   + ((Category:American fashion designers|Bloch, Phillip))   + ((Category:Year of birth missing|Bloch, Phillip))   + ((Category:American male models|Bloch, Phillip))