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ABC Family: Greek backstage with 'greek' wardrobe:  all about style

backstage with 'greek' wardrobe: all about style

Alanna's Guide to Greek

alanna's guide to 'greek'

Hiya guys! I had the best time in the wardrobe department today! I got to talk with Mandi, who's the costume designer and (sweetest girl ever) on 'Greek.' She has such an amazing job!! But even though it's so cool, it is sooo much work. She has to pick out over 50 outfits PER episode, and she has to go buy all those clothes. She has such an incredible team working for her, and without them it would be beyond difficult. I went upstairs to look at all the clothes they have, and man, do they have a lot!!!!! Also, each character is SO different from one another, that it keeps it challenging. I really liked all the boys' clothes, and in fact I got to try some on! Mandi went and bought me a few things to try, and she and I paired them together.

When I'm not doing these webisodes on 'Greek,' I'm an assistant stylist and buyer to my dear friend, Ilaria Urbinati. (She's a stylist and a buyer.) It doesn't even feel like work, because we go in with a light and carefree attitude, and sometimes the fashion snobs can't handle the fun! We have to go through each piece in a collection and try them on, pick out what works, take Polaroids, and fit every piece together ... not a bad job! Clothes are supposed to be fun, not a serious thing, and that's the attitude we go in with. Some of my favorite lines are: A.P.C , Rag and Bone, PHI, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Phillip Lim for GAP, Mayle, and PEGLEG NYC Sophomore NYC (which is my friend Chrissie Miller's line ... amazing sweatshirts and T-shirts!)

The best part about buying in NYC and Paris (yes! I get to go to Paris!) is that we ride bikes to all our appointments. I just put on my iPod (mostly blaring the Black Lips or the Dead Trees) and try to make it on time! But that never happens ... let me tell you.

I'm a vintage girl. I like to pair cute shorts and jeans with boys' T-shirts and button-downs. You can catch me in a flannel more often than a dress. Converse are my shoe of choice, as well as a pair of run-down moccasins. I've been really into boyish accessories: bow ties, suspenders, tie bars, suit jackets, and vests. The best part about shopping in L.A. is that there are such great bargain places, and you can get a few new outfits for under $100 dollars. Stay tuned for blogs, buddies ... xxx

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4 Comments

grkniq's picture

ok...Mandi's pretty cool! And the fact that her favorite is Dale makes her even cooler. Dale is the MAN!

beachedblondie22's picture

i love Mandi see is so cool and i love her job, that is like my dream job! that was so awesome.

farmgirl10's picture

Mandi is cool. I like how they have all the outfits and stuff. It looks like it doesn't take time at all but it takes a lot of time. Keep up the good work!!

movie_chick7's picture

Nice outfits!!!! Wish i could have mandi's job it would rock! <3