George Kotsiopoulos
George Kotsiopoulos | |
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Born | Skokie, Illinois, U.S. | November 18, 1968
Occupation(s) | Style Expert, Fashion Editor, Television personality |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Partner | Kevin Williamson |
George Kotsiopoulos (born November 18, 1968) is an American magazine editor, fashion consultant, stylist and television personality. He is style editor at large for
Early life
Kotsiopoulos was born on November 18, 1968, in Skokie, Illinois, where he was raised. He attended Niles West High School.[2]
He holds a Bachelor's in Accountancy
Of his formative years, Kotsiopoulos recalled, "I was always interested in arts but my parents were Greek immigrants and to them it was important to be a doctor, lawyer or businessman. But I got my fashion fix from old movies and looking at archival issues of Vogue at the public library. I also used to secretly go shopping with my older sister because she trusted my opinion. But for the most part I pushed art and fashion aside and went to the University of Illinois and got my bachelor's degree in accountancy.[3] I graduated but never took the CPA exam because I was bored to death. Immediately after college I skipped town and moved to Los Angeles."[5]
Career
Kotsiopoulos began his career in Hollywood as a publicist in the entertainment division of Bragman Nyman Cafarelli.
He spent eight years in the style department at
In 2005 he co-hosted the "Sephora" television pilot for
In 2008, Kotsiopoulos worked with the now defunct RestlessStyle.com, an online fashion and lifestyle magazine launched by the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.[7] He has appeared as himself several times on the show, most recently in episodes that aired in August 2012.
In September 2010, Kotsiopoulos joined
In March, 2011, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Kotsiopoulos 19th out of The 25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood.[9]
In June 2012, in a red-carpet interview, Kotsiopoulos confirmed he was working on an untitled clothing line.[10]
In May 2013, Kotsiopoulos made a cameo appearance with comedian Joan Rivers in the film Iron Man 3.
In January 2014, Kotsiopoulos published his first book Glamorous by George. The illustrated tome offers straightforward tips and advice for looking and feeling like a movie star by helping readers find and wear their ideal style on a reasonable budget.[11]
Personal life
In 2011, Kotsiopoulos was included in the OUT100,
Charity work
In 2003, Kotsiopoulos co-founded the annual "Bag Lunch" charity event for P.S. ARTS, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring arts education to the public school system of which he is on the Board of Directors. More than 200 designer handbags are donated to and auctioned at this event, which Kostiopoulos co-hosts, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to P.S. ARTS.[14]
References
- ^ "Eonline Host Bio". Eonline. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ "George Kotsiopoulos is always in Fashion". Windy City Times. 29 February 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- ^ a b College of Business at Illinois, Dept. of Accountancy
- ^ a b "George Kotsiopoulos bio". NBC Universal. Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ "A Distinctive Style". Scribd. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ "Interview with E! Fashion Police Host: GEORGE KOTSIOPOULOS". The Fashion Revolution. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "The 'Young and the Restless' Launches Online Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine RestlessStyle.com". PR Newswire. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "30 Minutes with George Kotsiopoulos". MSN Life & Style Malaysia. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "The 25 Most Powerful Stylists in Hollywood". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 March 2011. Retrieved November 21, 2011.
- ^ "George Kotsiopoulos Tells Us How He Judges". YouTube. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ "George Kotsiopoulos Publishing First Book". 7 December 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ "17th Annual Out100". Out Magazine. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ ""Fashion Police" Cohost Hints at Marriage - E! Online".
- ^ "P.S. Arts Directors". P.S. Arts. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2011.