In the summer of 2021, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with Sam Spector in his Manhattan-based office.
ABOUT SAM SPECTOR LLC
Sam Spector is a New York-based stylist responsible for the signature looks of some of Hollywood’s leading men and women. Spector works regularly with Neil Patrick Harris, Hasan Minhaj, Alan Cumming, Ryan Seacrest, Trey Anastasio, Daniel Radcliffe, Billy Eichner, Samira Wiley, Andy Samberg, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Michael Zegen on red carpet, press, personal, and television appearances. Sam’s office also offers personal shopping services, working with some of the leading business executives in the country.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepping and assisting at fittings
Managing sample trafficking
Social media content creation
Office administration
Assisting at clothing pulls
On set assistance
EXAMPLES OF WORK
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STYLING: CLOTHING PULLS & FITTINGS
A styling project begins with a client reaching out to Sam with an upcoming event, appearance, or project for which they need styling. After putting together a mood board for the project, Sam and team, including myself, begin pulling samples for a fitting. I contributed to 5 pulls across 20+ stores around Manhattan and 9 fittings for 4 different clients.
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ON SET
As a celebrity stylist with high profile clients, Sam is needed on photo and video shoots where clients are working. This summer, I worked alongside Sam on set for a brand collaboration campaign as well as for a commercial shoot featuring one of our clients. On set, I act as the styling assistant steaming clothes, completing last-minute look changes, assisting the client, and giving Sam any support he may need while working.
