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ANICA BUCKSON VISIONARY FASHION STYLISTAnica Buckson is a visionary fashion stylist represented by Artists With Agency, working between Boston and New York. Her journey began in Tokyo, where an early ambition to become a designer led her into the world of styling. A proud graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Anica earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design in 2014. Post-graduation, she took her first steps in Tokyo, interning with renowned designer Ryota Shiga. This pivotal experience opened doors, enabling her to assist stylist Keith Washington at Wilhelmina Japan%u2014a mentorship that remains an influential touchstone in her work.Since 2016, Anica has been mentored by Denmark-based photographer and creative director Lasse Kusk, a creative force associated with Nylon Japan and co-editor of S Magazine in Tokyo. This collaboration has been instrumental in her evolution from designer to stylist, allowing her to contribute as a digital contributor and stylist for NYC-based S Magazine in Japan. There, she covered Tokyo Fashion Week, producing engaging digital content and styling exclusive online editorials.Anica%u2019s styling career includes collaborations with celebrated designers and direct wardrobe pulls, including from Dior for Harper%u2019s Bazaar Vietnam%u2019s Spring/Summer 2025 cover. Her work also spans iconic names like Reem Acra, Candice Wu, Michael Kors, and more. She credits the Flying Solo showroom and Kelly Cutrone%u2019s People%u2019s Revolution PR as instrumental in her career journey.Now represented by Artists With Agency in both Boston and New York, Anica%u2019s work has been featured in prominent publications such as i-D, Harper%u2019s Bazaar Vietnam, Harper%u2019s Bazaar China, LadyGunn, L%u2019Officiel India, and Nasty Magazine. Her portfolio includes celebrity clients like K-pop stars Noh Jihoon and Kevin Woo, Broadway actress Alex Newell, Squid Game reality star Jackie Gonzalez, Sports Illustrated model Camille Kostek, and NBA star Kawhi Leonard for New Balance.36 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 64