Our Philosophy

We at Gloss Artist Management believe that it is only people who have lived, worked and breathed in the industry that truly understand the nature of production. Established in 2006, Gloss has become known for its leading edge expertise in the creative coordination of Artists, providing quality creative solutions to clients in the photographic and television commercial industry.

With years of individual creative and production experience, the Agents at Gloss Artist Management Agents at Gloss Artist Management maintain an acute understanding of the need for creative vision and commercial sensibility to work in unison. We represent an elite selection of Fashion, Décor & Props Stylists and Hair & Make-up Artists, carefully selected for their relevant commercial experience and creative talent. Our services are aimed at providing your production with the best possible creative team to ensure that your clients attain the shots required.

Christian Berndt

Inspired by his love of fashion and passionate ambition to elevate the quality of creative service in the photographic and TVC industry, Christian Berndt was instrumental in the birth of Gloss Artist Management. As the operation, Chris believes in innovative and credible solutions to Fashion Styling and Hair & Make-Up demands. With years of experience as a fashion stylist in South Africa, Europe and America, Chris knows the field inside out and deeply understands the nature of creative challenges. 

Based on Christian’s solid foundation in business and honest character, Gloss is managed with integrity and identified by the intention to accommodate clients with effective service. Christian’s strong attention to detail and ‘always ready for a challenge’ attitude inspires confidence in local and international clients alike.

Karen Human

Karen is a rarity in the sense that she is a born and raised Cape Town city girl. Having grown up on Kloof street she has seen the city change and grow and intimately knows and loves the city having made it her home.

 

With a degree in textile design she has always had a passion for style, fashion and all things sophisticated and beautiful.

 

Having travelled extensively she has a great understanding and knowledge of other cultures beyond her borders and forever looking at broadening her perspective.

 

Diligent worker and lives by making lists and ticking them off to ensure any job, big or small gets done.

Christian Berndt

Inspired by his love of fashion and passionate ambition to elevate the quality of creative service in the photographic and TVC industry, Christian Berndt was instrumental in the birth of Gloss Artist Management. As the operation, Chris believes in innovative and credible solutions to Fashion Styling and Hair & Make-Up demands. With years of experience as a fashion stylist in South Africa, Europe and America, Chris knows the field inside out and deeply understands the nature of creative challenges. 

Based on Christian’s solid foundation in business and honest character, Gloss is managed with integrity and identified by the intention to accommodate clients with effective service. Christian’s strong attention to detail and ‘always ready for a challenge’ attitude inspires confidence in local and international clients alike.

Karen Human

Karen is a rarity in the sense that she is a born and raised Cape Town city girl. Having grown up on Kloof street she has seen the city change and grow and intimately knows and loves the city having made it her home.

 

With a degree in textile design she has always had a passion for style, fashion and all things sophisticated and beautiful.

 

Having travelled extensively she has a great understanding and knowledge of other cultures beyond her borders and forever looking at broadening her perspective.

 

Diligent worker and lives by making lists and ticking them off to ensure any job, big or small gets done.