The Fashion GuY—EXPERIENCE MAKER—Philanthropy Builder—High Style—Creative Educator
As the man behind Grant Whittaker Creative, a fashion consulting and production company, Grant wears many hats—literally and figuratively. He seamlessly harnesses his unique background and experience in fashion, beauty, dance, runway, entertainment, the arts, and agency work to make all he touches exciting, creative, and strategic. Originally from Germany, Grant arrived in Minneapolis twenty years ago and continues to share his global approach to fashion, wealth of style knowledge, and European flair through all of his work and collaborations. A sought-after local style expert, Grant is respected by his industry peers for this ability to mix and juxtapose the high and the low, the couture and the consignment. Grant knows how (and when) to push the envelope, as well as when to keep a look restrained, he listens to the needs of his clients and what each wants to accomplish. He also respects the human form in all its beautiful shapes, sizes, and nuances.
Grant is well-known in the fashion, style, retail, and media circles having worked for and with such market leaders as Galleria, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, myTalk107.1, Twin Cities Live, and more in such roles as style editor, fashion show producer, spokesperson, trend correspondent, and on-air personality. Grant’s work has also contributed to the success of high-profile fashion events Ready or Hot, Art & Bloom, and Fashionopolis.
If there’s a luxury event in Minneapolis, chances are, Grant is involved. From choreographing and staging to casting and scripting, he knows how to keep an incredibly focused approach on all of the minute details without missing a beat on the big picture. Grant not only contributed to the success of high-profile fashion events such as Ready or Hot, Art in Bloom, and Fashionopolis, but he also continues to evolve these events, among many others, year after year.
THE FASHION GUY
You can’t talk about fashion without talking about Grant Whittaker. He has established himself as Minneapolis’ go-to fashion expert, and, in turn, has brought Minneapolis onto the scene as a major fashion capital. Being raised in Germany surrounded by European fashion, style has always come naturally to him, but more importantly, he has the imagination to take things one step further. Blend this fashion expertise with his extensive knowledge of the industry—retail, editorial, merchandising, production, buying, and fashion events—and you end up with the right style every single time.
PHILANTHROPY BUILDER
Greater Twin Cities United Way, Planned Parenthood, the Assistance League, and the Emily Program are just a few of the many nonprofit organizations that Grant has partnered with. He has helped these organizations raise hundreds of thousands of dollars by coordinating fashion shows complete with special celebrity appearances, pop-up shops, and live auctions. His passion for helping people plus his expertise in creating experiences lend to once-in-a-lifetime philanthropic events with lasting impact.
high style
Style isn’t just for the fashion world. Any project that he touches, Grant makes it luxurious, regardless of the budget. From helping Adtranz and Mercedes-Benz announce a new locomotive to launching the Herman Miller Theatrical Chair, Grant brings brands to life by elevating their style.
CREATIVE EDUCATOR
Grant is a Senior Creative Consultant, but beyond merely consulting with clients to create the brand experience they think they want, he comes in as a full collaborative ally. He takes a step back to figure out what the ultimate goal is, and then partners with everyone involved to work through that goal, step by step. The education and perspective that Grant brings can then be implemented throughout other facets of the brand, helping to create cohesion in all experiences.
UNDER THE BELT
Event & Show
Art And Bloom
Assistance League
Ballet Of The Dolls
Cardinal Glass
Carlson
Country Inns And Suites
Galleria Edina
Hair World International
Ikram
Juut Salon
Lafayette Country Club
Macy's
Mercedes-Benz
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
MN Opera
Neiman Marcus
Prairie Vodka
Smile Network
Target
United Way
Art Direction / Styling / PRODUCTION
Aveda Corporation
Best Buy
BMW
Champion C9
Christian Dior
Event LAB
Fallon Advertising
Fila
Grethen House
Goldwell
G-Star
Hypnotic
Jockey
Juut Salons
Industry Magazine
L’oreal
Macy’s
Martin Bastian
Marshall’s
Marshall-fields
Maxx Magazine
Mecca
Mercedes-Benz
Metro Magazine
Minnesota Monthly Magazine
Minnesota Bride
Neiman Marcus
Nike
Pepe Jeans
P&G
Periscope Advertising
Puma
Ragstock
Reebok
Revlon
Sebastian
Sonia Kashuk
Sony Music / BMG
Target
Tiger Oaks Publications
Vision World
Woolrich
Spokesperson / Hosting Events
American Craft Council
Assistance League
Ballet Of The Dolls
3M Nexcare Brand
Diva Aids Foundation
Emily Program
Fallon
Galleria Edina
MN Opera
Revlon
Smile Network
United Way
