What is a wardrobe stylist?
Written by chameleonfridays on July 6th, 2008Stylists are often talked about, but what are they?
A wardrobe stylist is someone who picks out the outfits (clothing, accessories etc) worn by people in catwalk shows, photo shoots, commercial print catalogues, TV appearances, music videos and concert performances. They also choose the outfits for any public appearances made by celebrities, models or other public figures.
A stylist will mainly use designer ranges and collections not yet available to the public (i.e. a season early). In contrast to ‘personal shoppers’, who tend to work with the general public, mainly using high street stores and widely available designer pieces.
Stylists often consult with the client, photographer, hair stylists and make up artists to put together the particular look or theme for the specific project.
A wardrobe stylist is sometimes referred to as a style consultant, fashion stylist or image consultant. The job may also entail casting models, restructuring a client’s entire wardrobe, reorganising a client’s closet as well as many other duties relating to the client’s personal lifestyle.
Prices for independent stylists range from £500 to into the thousands for a day.
