The Stylist’s Role in a Show

Stylists supervise wardrobe assistants and are in charge of the creative style and direction of the event, sourcing garments and working closely with the designer to realize the collection’s overall look.

Wardrobe Assistants and Preparation

Wardrobe assistants prepare outfits ahead of the show, ensuring every accessory and garment piece is gathered, organized, and ready for the exact model and look it’s assigned to before models even arrive backstage.

Organizing Racks and Accessories for Efficiency

A well-organized backstage rack system (labeled by model and look number, in walk order) dramatically speeds up the quick-change process later — a coordinator often supports or checks this organization as part of pre-show preparation.

Resolving Last-Minute Wardrobe Issues

Last-minute wardrobe problems — a missing accessory, a damaged garment — happen even with careful preparation, and a coordinator often becomes the point person for quickly resolving these issues without disrupting the broader show timeline.