Lending to a stylist

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msricenbeans

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Hello Everyone, I hope it's ok to post this question here. Does anyone have any experience lending to a stylist for a shoot? How does this work. Is it a lend, do you give the clothes, do they pay? Thank you!

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Sarah

RicRice and Beans Vintage
 
well, depends on the stylist..I always ask for some digital images, as they rarely pay...and sometimes l even have to send it myself, but l dont offer return postage, just ensure l have insurance both ways...

prepare some options to negotiate, so YOU get something out of it....or else a byline in magazine rarely makes the time and effort involved on your part worthwhile.

hth
 
My experiences have always been bad. I now make them buy the item and they get 60% back if it is returned in good shape within a reasonable period of time like 2 weeks. (This has yet to happen)

You can try to get credit but that often gets 'overlooked' - so go for the cash!
 
yes, I too have had bad experiences. Now I will only lend to myself (on the rare occasion I model) and a couple friends. Things easily get lost, damaged, etc. Shoots can get hectic.

I even tore a 20's silk piano shawl of mine during the shoot where my avatar picture was taken. The tall heels got caught during a costume change and riiiip! Good thing it wasn't in the best shape to begin with.

I do have a lot of stylists buy from me at the Rose Bowl flea market because it's close to studios. I have seen some things I sold in music videos. I get all giddy "hey I sold them that sweater, hehe"
 
If you are prepared to loan an item for no charge then ask for a cash damage deposit which would be refundable if the item comes back as it went out. If the item is very valuable and/rare make sure that the deposit reflects the cost of repair or replacement.

Also you can build in a dry cleaning cost if the item is a garment.

If the stylist wants the item for more than one day then you should consider a daily rental hire. If you don't know what to charge phone around other competitors and costume rental companies to get an idea of what you can quote.

Make sure you have paper work and contact numbers including the production company so if there are any problems you can follow up.
 
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