Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Grace Barreto Spann

New York,NY

Summary

Emmy award winning wardrobe stylist with over 15 years of styling experience. Adept at collaborating with cross functional teams and maintaining an efficient workflow while ensuring cohesive elevated on-figure and off-figure looks.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Stylist

XO Little Gems Inc.
12.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with the on-set photographer and Art Director to select all necessary on-model perspectives to ensure photo assets feel fresh and directional.
  • Style on-figure models, flat lays and pin ups.
  • Create and maintain accurate shot lists, ensuring all necessary styles are shot for internal line sheets, E-commerce, editorial, and campaign.
  • Research industry trends, techniques, and the competitive landscape for both print and online photo content creation.
  • Pull, prep, steam, package, and return the products and props as needed for photoshoots.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams; Marketing, Design and Production to ensure a seamless execution.
  • Assist public relations department with seasonal press previews and styling store pop ups.

Stylist & Costume Designer

Amazon Prime Video
07.2021 - 01.2023

Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls

  • Collaborated with costume supervisors in the creation of looks for 14 dancers while bringing the executive producers vision to life.
  • Managed and delegated responsibilities to assistant stylists and styling interns on costume team in a union environment.
  • Assisted in shopping, garment fittings, and alterations before production for each episode.
  • Prepared initial sketches, costume research, and wardrobe concepts for presentation.
  • Styled all commercial and print ads for the show.
  • Accompanied talent on set during various performances to ensure all wardrobe needs were met.
  • Compiled and maintained a look book with every costume worn on set.
  • Responsible for returning, storing and disposing of costumes post filming.

Stylist and Costume Designer

Warner Bros.
08.2018 - 06.2021

The Real Daytime

  • Managed all styling ideations, wardrobe selections, and coordination for every host of the show.
  • Organized and led weekly fittings with a minimum of 12 looks per fitting.
  • Outreached and consistently garnered a network of retail and designer contacts for pull requests.
  • Accompanied talent on set to ensure all wardrobe needs were achieved.
  • Maintained garments and performed minor tailoring when necessary.
  • Worked closely with executive producers, hair stylists, and makeup artists to achieve a cohesive look for each host.
  • Executed the design of costumes for various segments and annual Halloween show.

Brand Stylist

FullBeauty Brands
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Served as a brand and styling lead for e-commerce and campaign shoots.
  • Designed and executed online merchandising strategies that align with brand guidelines, seasonal trends, and analytical frameworks to optimize revenue and gross margin, while ensuring a visually appealing and cohesive customer experience.
  • Collaborated with creative director and photographer to manage time and pacing on set, focusing on efficiency, meeting daily goals and minimizing reshoots.
  • Maintained a presence on set and ensured all samples and props were prepped and steamed.
  • Generated monthly reports to ensure photo studio maintained quarterly budget.
  • Attended line review and calendar meetings.
  • Ensured the studio styling closet was always up-to-date with all clothing, accessories, and props.
  • Researched and stayed on top of current and emerging trends in fashion, retail, and accessories.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fashion Merchandising

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
New York, NY
05.2010

Skills

  • Bilingual: Fluent Spanish and English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Components, Creative Suite, and Capture One
  • Knowledge of current trends, garment fittings, and tailoring
  • Extensive experience with on-figure and off-figure styling
  • Leadership: able to guide guide a team and foster teamwork
  • Highly collaborative with cross functional partners

Certification

Union Member of the MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS IATSE LOCAL 705

AWARDS

2019-2020 DAYTIME EMMYS - OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN AND STYLING: THE REAL DAYTIME TALKSHOW

Timeline

Senior Stylist

XO Little Gems Inc.
12.2022 - Current

Stylist & Costume Designer

Amazon Prime Video
07.2021 - 01.2023

Stylist and Costume Designer

Warner Bros.
08.2018 - 06.2021

Brand Stylist

FullBeauty Brands
04.2016 - 06.2018
Union Member of the MOTION PICTURE COSTUMERS IATSE LOCAL 705

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fashion Merchandising

Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
Grace Barreto Spann