The Wardrobe Department is a costume, fashion and design resource based in Los Angeles, California. Founder Sam Russell is a native of Austin, Texas and has been a fashion leader to familiar faces and various productions in the Hollywood landscape since 1999. When Sam made the transition from model to wardrobe stylist and editorial go-to guy for magazines across the globe, he started from the ground up with a well-founded work ethic and laid-back demeanor that allowed him to find his seat at the table.