Sam Russell

Sam Russell is the founder of The Wardrobe Department and has worked professionally in entertainment for over two decades. His work varies from red carpet appearances to editorial, bridal, advertising, look books, and personal shopping. Whether it's a small scale or large-scale production, The Wardrobe Department works with design houses and public relations handlers across the globe. Sam started in his hometown of Austin, Texas, as an actor/model. A bevy of local and regional commercials as a teenager would thrust him into the scene fast. He was headhunted by model scout and talent agent Page Parkes at the famous Houston hot spot, Boulevard Bistro (of Monica Pope fame). Sam's natural flair for fashion and Southern manners didn't go unnoticed by the Page Parkes team and all the local clients. Texas productions like Foley's department stores, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Tootsies department stores, and Hawaiian Tropics Calendar would be the beginning of his resume. But, at the turn of