Style is never accidental. It is authored.

I’m Nakiah Elbert, a stylist, storyteller, and scene-maker working across fashion, film, and brand environments.

My path began in editorial styling, where creative collaborations sharpened my eye for detail and strengthened my instinct for visual narrative. From there, I moved into television and film costuming, contributing to productions including The Tamron Hall Show, Amazon’s Jack Ryan, HBO’s We Own This City, and Netflix’s Rustin.

On set, every decision mattered — fit, texture, movement, and continuity. Clothing was never decorative; it was directional. That experience trained me to think cinematically, collaborate across disciplines, and understand how visual choices shape story before a word is spoken.

Today, my work spans costume design, brand styling, and editorial. Through Off Script, this practice also extends into speaking, workshops, and educational experiences that examine how style operates beyond aesthetics and into lived experience.

At its core, everything I create is designed to be experienced and remembered. Because style is not only seen — it is felt.