Elle magazine launches stylist search

Elle magazine has launched a competition to find the high-street heroes who style the British nation. Those who work in retail and who have always dreamed of being a stylist should get the portfolios ready to work with one of the country's best-selling women's fashion magazines.

Starting this week, Elle has started a nationwide search for talented shop girls – and boys – who have what it takes to become an international stylist. The winner will get the chance to style a shoot for Elle, plus an internship on the magazine and expert mentoring from Elle's fashion director, Anne-Marie Curtis.

The talent search will last throughout the summer, with the winner being announced in the October issue of Elle (on sale and online 1 September).