How Long Gone 031. - Sam Hine
May 24, 2020
Sam Hine, the Senior Associate Editor at GQ and a New Yorker residing on Shelter Island, shares his insights into the world of fashion and magazine production. He discusses the transition to remote work, emphasizing the challenges and adaptations at GQ. From car rental preferences to haircuts during quarantine, he explores quirky cultural trends. Tune in as Sam defends LA as a shopping mecca and delves into the rise of TikTok houses and creator culture, revealing how the pandemic reshaped the media landscape.
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Quarantine With A Twin
- Sam Hine quarantined on Shelter Island with his fraternal twin brother Nick and they play tennis together daily.
- Living with a twin created ongoing comparisons and subtle rivalry about height and court dominance.
Summer Is Magazine Crunch Time
- Producing a magazine in summer is unexpectedly intense due to September prep, fashion shows, and shoots before vacation season.
- Remote production felt odd but allowed focused work: make the magazine and keep the website active.
Protect Spontaneity For Faster Work
- Replacing hallway drop-ins with scheduled Zooms slows story ideation and execution significantly.
- Prioritize in-person collaboration when safe, because spontaneous office interactions speed production.