Wardrobe stylist
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The job description varies greatly depending on the assignment. Stylists in the editorial and celebrity fields work primarily with designer samples, which are shown during fashion presentations and are lent to members of the fashion press during the 4-6 months before retail sales begin. High-level stylists may collaborate directly with designers to produce custom clothing for celebrity clients or editorials; this is common for celebrity stylists whose clients attend awards shows, and for fashion editors at top magazines. Stylists may also provide services such as personal shopping, restructuring a client's entire wardrobe, reorganizing a client's closet, or other duties relating to the client's personal lifestyle.
A wardrobe stylist is distinct from a costume designer, the person who clothes fictional characters in film, television or theater. A wardrobe stylist is distinct from an image consultant or a color consultant. A person can be a color consultant without knowing basic principles of line or style. An image consultant is an expert in both color and line and may work with business professionals or individuals, as opposed to celebrities in particular.
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Business arrangements
Wardrobe stylists can be paid in several different ways. Some are paid an hourly wage, with top stylists earning up to $1000 per hour. Some are paid by the day, which is called a day rate, and can range from $200 to $10,000 a day, depending on the assignment. Editorial assignments tend to pay less money, while advertising campaigns, commercials, or spokesperson campaigns tend to pay the most. Some freelance fashion editors (stylists who work exclusively in producing editorial content) may receive a rate per page in a given publication; fashion editors typically negotiate this rate on a yearly basis, during which time the publication will assign a certain number of project pages to be completed. Stylists may also be paid a flat fee for the length of a project. This procedure is often called a buy out. Some stylists can be put on a monthly retainer, in which they are paid a set fee for a period of time and are on call for the entire time period.Wardrobe stylists are sometimes represented by agencies that specialize in representing wardrobe stylists, hair stylists and makeup artists. When a wardrobe stylist is represented by an agency, the agency usually books all of their work or assignments for a fee, usually ranging between 10 and 20% of the stylist's fee. The agency ensures that the stylist's needs are met, typically guaranteeing that transportation, travel, and accommodations, all handled before the wardrobe stylist takes an assignment.
Agencies usually expedite the client's payment and make sure that the wardrobe stylist is paid in full within 30 to 60 days of completion of the assignment.
Training
Some schools now offer courses in becoming a wardrobe stylist, but there are no specific educational requirements for the position. Most stylists acquire professional skills and knowledge by assisting other, established stylists, in a system similar to apprenticeship. Stylist assistants are typically hired by the day at a rate between $150 to $350 a day. Assistants' responsibilities can vary greatly depending on the stylist and the assignment. Some are hired only to perform physical labor, such as setting up for a client fitting or returning samples to a press showroom; others may help the stylist with selecting wardrobe options, preparing clients for public events, or any other task needed to complete an assignment.List of notable wardrobe stylists
- June Ambrose
- Carson Kressley
- Stacy London
- GK Reid
- Gok Wan
- Rachel Zoe
- Fabulous Genny B.
- Ariel Kaiser
- Aram Ostadian-Binai
- Phillip Block
- Ty-Ron Mayes
- Anna Bromilow
- Styled By Sam
