Looking for helpful tips and resources to support your work in the costume department? 🧰✨
The CDG Toolbox on YouTube features conversations, tutorials, and practical resources designed to help our members navigate the many skills and tools that come with working in costume design.
Learn important tools such as Photoshop, explore costume research, navigate marketing and PR, get tips for the red carpet, and hear from CDG members and industry professionals about the skills and knowledge that can help you in your work.🎨
Explore the CDG Toolbox on the CDG YouTube channel and discover resources created with our members in mind.
Labor laws help shape the rights, protections, and working conditions of people across our industry and the broader workforce. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry. Make it count.
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
The world of DIGGER comes to life through the distinctive costume design of CDG member Jacqueline West. ✨
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with this original film starring Tom Cruise as the world’s most powerful man, who embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he has unleashed destroys everything.
For West, creating Cruise’s character began with two essential pieces: the boots and the hat. Working alongside Iñárritu and Cruise, she saw how those choices helped transform the actor physically and emotionally into the character.
“It was my first time working with Tom, and I always thought of him as an action hero, but he was a consummate actor. I think of Alejandro Iñárritu as a filmmaking Picasso. When you work with him, you feel you are going to create some incredible art piece. Every scene is a different painting; any costume or set piece is a brushstroke.
It was thrilling to work with him and Tom together. I had to create a character with Tom, so I started with the boots and the hat. When we put his Western suit on him for the first time, with his cowboy boots and Stetson, he walked differently. He acted differently. He completely inhabits the character he plays.”
@diggerthemovie is in theaters now.
📸: Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures #Digger #JacquelineWest #Costume #CostumeDesignersGuild CDG892
A night of fun is coming to Hollywood, and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉
Join IATSE members for the Hollywood IATSE “All-In” Mixer & PAC Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10. Enjoy food, games, prizes, and a chance to connect with fellow members from across our union community. ✨
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM–12 AM 🪩 Food, games & prizes
Registration is required. IATSE Members & Members’ Guests Only Register at AllInMixer.com. Contact your local for the PAC form password.
When climate change hits home, VOTE. The issues affecting our communities matter. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry and the communities where we live and work. Make it count. 🌎🗳️
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
CDG was proud to be part of Kids in the Spotlight, a nonprofit organization that empowers foster youth through filmmaking and professional mentorship. For their latest project, 777, professional filmmakers and mentors came together to help bring the young filmmakers’ vision to life.
“I loved working with Kids in the Spotlight on their short film 777. This nonprofit organization is truly special. Through professional mentorship, they bring the magic of filmmaking to the foster youth community. Being a part of bringing these young aspiring filmmakers’ dandyism-inspired casino short films to life was such a great experience, and I look forward to working with them again in the future.” - Samantha Kuester, CDG Member
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this experience possible and to Kids in the Spotlight for creating opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers. 💫
Missed our CDG Movie Night screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? The full panel discussion is now available to watch on the CDG website under Union > Movie Night! ✨
Following the screening, we celebrated the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe and the unforgettable costume design of William Travilla, including his iconic collaboration with the legendary star.
The panel featured costume designer and CDG member Eduardo Castro, costume collector and Marilyn Remembered Fan Club President Greg Schreiner, and clothing and jewelry designer Michael Schmidt.
Watch the full conversation and relive this special Movie Night celebrating Marilyn Monroe, William Travilla, and the enduring glamour of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. 💎🎬
Will the rising cost of living affect your community? VOTE. 🗳️
The issues affecting our communities matter. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry and the communities where we live and work. Make it count.
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
A glimpse back at an elegant celebration of costume design and this year’s Emmy nominees and winners.✨
Hosted by @hollywoodreporter and @bvlgari at the historic Chateau Marmont during Emmys weekend, CDG members were delighted by the opportunity to mix and mingle against the signature view.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating costume design, creativity, and this year’s Emmy nominees and winners. ✨
Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Bvlgari the gathering brought our costume community together at the Chateau Marmont to celebrate the teams behind this year’s award-winning work and the contributions of costume designers across television and film.
Read more about the event at HollywoodReporter.com or follow the link in our Stories. 💫
Costume illustrators play an essential role in bringing a costume designer’s ideas from concept to the screen. ✏️✨
Now, you can explore the newly revealed Costume Illustrators Gallery on the CDG website, featuring illustrators and examples of their work, along with information on how to connect with them for your next project.
Explore the gallery and discover the incredible talent behind the illustrations that help bring costumes to life.
Visit the CDG website to explore Costume Illustrators.
The Costume Designers Guild is deeply saddened by the passing of costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie. A true original whose kindness, generosity, and unmistakable imagination left an indelible mark on our community. Mackie inspired generations of costume designers and brought joy to audiences around the world.
Over a career spanning more than five decades, Mackie created some of the most unforgettable costumes in entertainment, bringing his distinctive sense of glamour, humor, color, and imagination to television, film, theater, concerts, and live performance.
After beginning his career as an illustrator for designers including Edith Head and Jean Louis, Mackie went on to design the costumes for The Carol Burnett Show throughout its eleven-year run. He also became synonymous with the iconic looks worn by Cher, from her television appearances to her concert tours, while creating memorable costumes for performers including Mitzi Gaynor, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and many more.
His theatrical work included Lorelei, On the Town, Platinum, Moon Over Buffalo, Putting It Together, and The Cher Show, for which he received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. Mackie has won countless accolades, numerous Emmys, the TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement, and was one of the first recipients of the Costume Designers Guild Award for Achievement in Costume Design.
Bob Mackie’s designs celebrated individuality, transformed performers into unforgettable characters, and helped define the visual language of American entertainment. His influence will continue to inspire generations of costume designers and artists. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, colleagues, and the many people whose lives and imaginations were touched by his extraordinary work.
On August 8, participants gathered at the Costume Designers Guild for the inaugural Styled With Pride program, spending the day with professional costume designers exploring personal style, identity, confidence, and self-expression. 🏳️🌈✨.
Styled With Pride is a new identity-affirming initiative created by the Costume Designers Guild Diversity Committee, connecting LGBTQ+ young adults with professional costume designers for a personalized experience centered on identity, confidence, and self-expression.
In the weeks leading up to the event, designers took the time to learn about each participant’s individual style, needs, and goals before thoughtfully sourcing looks specifically for them. On the day of the event, those conversations came to life as participants tried on new looks, explored different ways of expressing themselves, and found clothing that felt authentic to who they are and how they want to be seen.
Congratulations to CDG members and costume designers Steven Lee and Luke D’Alessandro, along with the The Masked Singer costume team, on their Emmy win for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for “Premiere Part 1”! ✨
Steven Lee, Costume Designer * Luke D’Alessandro, Costume Designer * Arleen Flores, Assistant Costume Designer * Alice Garland, Assistant Costume Designer * Grainne O’Sullivan, Costume Supervisor Maro Isakulyan, Head of Workroom
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Sam Spector and The Traitors costume team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for “The Black Banquet”! ✨
Congratulations to CDG members Alix Friedberg, Leigh Bell, and their entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Period Costumes category for Palm Royale, “Maxine Is Ready to Single Mingle”! ✨
Alix Friedberg, Costume Designer * Leigh Bell, Co-Costume Designer * Samantha Schwartz, Assistant Costume Designer * Carolyn Dessert, Costume Supervisor Jennifer Wolf, Key Background Costumer Valerie Keiser, Head of Workroom
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Olga Mill and her entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category for Beef, “All the Things We’re Never Going to Have”! ✨
Olga Mill, Costume Designer * Bailey Gardner, Assistant Costume Designer * Sarah Basta, Costume Supervisor Kellie Ishisaki, Key Costumer
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier and her entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series category for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, “Grudge Match”! ✨
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Dayna Pink and the Fallout costume team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for “The Strip”! ✨
Have job losses impacted you? Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry. Make it count. 🗳️
October 19th is the last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Need more information? Visit Vote.gov to check your registration and learn more about voting in your state.
IATSE Applauds Building Momentum for US Federal Film and Television Production Incentive as Trump Announces Support
IATSE welcomes President Donald Trump’s public endorsement of a federal film and television production incentive and is encouraged to see growing support for a policy the union has championed for years, Tuesday.
IATSE was the first labor group in the United States to call for a federal incentive to strengthen domestic film and television production. The union has long believed a federal incentive is an necessary tool to level the playing field with countries that have aggressively attracted production through generous, and often permanent incentive programs.
IATSE has been at the forefront of efforts to advance a federal production incentive and is actively working with Special Ambassador Jon Voight and industry stakeholders to develop a framework that can win broad support. Earlier this year, Voight highlighted the importance of a federal approach to strengthening domestic production and protecting American entertainment jobs. Through that effort, IATSE has worked as the tip of the spear in bringing labor’s voice directly into the conversation and ensuring that workers remain at the center of any solution.
IATSE is actively engaged with a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Congress to draft, introduce, and pass federal incentive legislation as quickly as possible to return and maintain film jobs in America.
Saving the universe is one thing. Dressing for the occasion is another. 🌌
In Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a comic book shop owner accidentally brings about the end of the universe and finds himself responsible for putting reality back together.
Bringing this delightfully strange universe to life through costume is CDG member Val Klarich, whose designs help define the characters as they navigate alternate realities, cosmic chaos, and the end of everything as we know it.
A mystery unfolds through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy in If I Tell You, a new film based on Lisa O’Donnell’s acclaimed novel Closed Doors, with costumes designed by CDG member Ivy Thaide. Set against the Minnesota-Canada border, the film follows a young boy as he tries to solve a mystery while confronting the secrets kept by the adults around him.
Ivy shares a look at the challenges and storytelling behind the costumes:
“When designing a contemporary project, some assume it’s easy because everyone already wears clothes. For this show, I took a different approach: I restricted the palette and treated every garment as part of the storytelling. We hand-dyed and aged the costumes to achieve an organic, lived-in look, then used color temperature deliberately, starting with subtle warm tones when our lead was happy and carefree, shifting to cooler hues during the middle when he deals with a set of circumstances, and returning to warmth when it’s resolved, so the audience experiences the emotional arc without consciously noticing the design choices.
We shot on the border of Minnesota and Canada, the last stop, as they said, so we had to travel 2.5 hours one way to Duluth to shop and then 4 hours to Minneapolis to The Mall of America. So, we had to be strategic with our shopping list for each character because if we didn’t have it, we didn’t have it.”
Teammates included CDG member, Briana Moya, set costumer (@costumediva)
Orange is a color often associated with confidence, energy, and a bold desire to stand out. 🧡✨ In costume design, its warmth and intensity can command attention, create a sense of adventure, and bring an unforgettable jolt of color to the screen.
For this month’s Costume in Color, we’re celebrating the many shades of orange across film and television:
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire — Trish Summerville Avatar: Fire and Ash — Deborah L. Scott Avatar: The Last Airbender — Christopher Hargadon Bram Stoker’s Dracula — Eiko Ishioka The Bride! — Sandy Powell The Court Jester — Edith Head & Yvonne Wood Do Not Disturb — Ray Aghayan Gypsy — Orry-Kelly Scooby-Doo — Lessa Evans
What are some of your favorite orange costume moments? 🧡🎬
Costume designer Arianne Phillips brings two very different worlds to life in The Invite and I Want Your Sex, from the quietly revealing style of Olivia Wilde’s frustrated artist in The Invite to the bold, hyperreal looks of I Want Your Sex. ✨
In a new feature from Variety, Phillips discusses reuniting with Wilde, finding the visual language for each character, drawing inspiration from her decades-long collaboration with Madonna, and the creative process behind both films.
On working with Wilde, Phillips says: “Olivia has such a consistency in her vision; she’s such a great director to work with. She’s a bit of a unicorn because she has a very distinctive vision and point of view, yet she makes space to graciously take in everyone’s ideas.”
Read the full article at Variety.com or through the link in our Stories. 🎬
‘I Want Your Sex’ Co-Costume Designer: Monica Chamberlain (@mc_hamberlain)
Congratulations to the costume designers and assistant costume designers recognized by the Television Academy in the 78th Emmy® Awards juried category for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming!
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for their outstanding achievements in costume design. ✨
CDG members are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Traitors – The Black Banquet Sam Spector, Costume Designer* Rikki Finlay, Stylist
The Masked Singer – Premiere Part 1 Luke D’Alessandro, Costume Designer* Steven Lee, Costume Designer* Arleen Flores, Assistant Costume Designer* Alice Garland, Assistant Costume Designer*
The Fall 2026 issue of The Costume Designer magazine is here! ☀️✨ Dive into a season of unforgettable stories celebrating the artistry, collaboration, and creative vision of the Costume Designers Guild and its members.
This issue’s cover journeys into the world of The Odyssey, where costume designer Ellen Mirojnick reimagines one of history’s greatest epics through a timeless visual language. Discover how the film’s costumes balance ancient inspiration with modern storytelling, creating a world shaped by texture, history, and myth. 🌊
Inside, you’ll also explore the costumes of Sugar Season 2 by Christie Wittenborn shot in LA with a deep dive into the city’s many subcultures, revisit our CDG Movie Night celebrating the legendary collaboration between William Travilla and Marilyn Monroe with a special screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, step into two exciting Spider-Man universes with Sanja Milkovic Hays (Spider-Man: Brand New Day) and Trayce Gigi Field (Spider-Noir), and join us in honoring the extraordinary legacy of the late Albert Wolsky.
💫 A big shoutout to our amazing contributors: Communications & Creative Director: @anna_wyckoff Managing Editor: @GaryVictorFoss Associate Editor: @bonnie_nipar Creative Director: @yokcreative Creative Director: @turner_johnson_la Contributor: @grantrindner Cover Illustration: @eduardofashionillustrator for The Odyssey
With audiences around the world embracing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the film has quickly become a global phenomenon. 🕷️✨ As Peter Parker fully embraces life as New York City’s friendly neighborhood hero, new challenges force him to confront an unexpected evolution that will test him like never before.
For Spider-Man: Brand New Day, CDG member Sanja Milkovic Hays reimagined Spider-Man’s iconic suit to reflect this pivotal moment in Peter’s journey.
“This is the first suit that he is making without Stark’s technology. He literally made it himself at home, and that was one of the big things that resulted in the simplicity of the lines and of the suit. You can see that it’s made out of common material, something that you can find at home,” Hayes explains.
Read more about Sanja Milkovic Hays’ work in the upcoming Fall edition of The Costume Designer magazine. 🕸️
Comic-Con magic is made even better with great company! ⚡ We’re so grateful to our incredible partners for helping make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a memorable experience through their generous support.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Comic-Con such a success! 💥
🎨🎥 Graphic and Video: @illustratedbygina 📸 Morgan J. Rooms | @rkdm111
We loved welcoming members, fans, and friends to the CDG booth at San Diego Comic-Con this year and celebrating the creativity and storytelling that make costume design so special. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a memorable weekend.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing CDG Comic-Con Committee, dedicated volunteers, and Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for their hard work, passion, and commitment in making this event possible. 💫
A huge thank you to the incredible costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators who stopped by the CDG booth at San Diego Comic-Con to meet fans, sign autographs, and share their time with the SDCC community! ✨
We’re so grateful to each of you for helping make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a special and memorable experience.
The CDG was thrilled to once again be part of the incredible celebration of fan-made costume artistry at the 2026 Masquerade Ball at SDCC! ✨ Each year, the Costume Designers Guild presents an award honoring the costume entry that demonstrates exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
A huge thank you to our CDG judges Samantha Kuester and Elissa Alcala for sharing their expertise, and to LJ Shannon for serving as an industry professional judge in additional categories on behalf of the Masquerade organizers.
Congratulations to this year’s CDG Award winner, Nina London (@nina_london_cosplay) for her stunning Rosie cosplay, accompanied by her incredible Alastor puppet, inspired by the animated series Hazbin Hotel. 🎭✨
We’re also deeply grateful to our CDG Comic-Con Committee, incredible volunteers, and VP & Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for making this event possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Divine Design for Demigods: Behind the Costumes! ⚡🏛️ The panel explored the creativity and collaboration behind creating a world of heroes, monsters, and mythology through costume design, from developing character identities to bringing a fantastical universe to life through every detail.
Special thanks to panelists Catherine Adair, David Matwijkow, Daniel Mahler Landman, Tannis Hegan, and Zoë Neary, with moderation by Erica Ito of the Seaweed Brain Podcast.
Special thanks to our CDG Comic-Con committee, our volunteers, and VP & Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for making this event possible.
Looking for helpful tips and resources to support your work in the costume department? 🧰✨
The CDG Toolbox on YouTube features conversations, tutorials, and practical resources designed to help our members navigate the many skills and tools that come with working in costume design.
Learn important tools such as Photoshop, explore costume research, navigate marketing and PR, get tips for the red carpet, and hear from CDG members and industry professionals about the skills and knowledge that can help you in your work.🎨
Explore the CDG Toolbox on the CDG YouTube channel and discover resources created with our members in mind.
Labor laws help shape the rights, protections, and working conditions of people across our industry and the broader workforce. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry. Make it count.
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
The world of DIGGER comes to life through the distinctive costume design of CDG member Jacqueline West. ✨
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu returns with this original film starring Tom Cruise as the world’s most powerful man, who embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he has unleashed destroys everything.
For West, creating Cruise’s character began with two essential pieces: the boots and the hat. Working alongside Iñárritu and Cruise, she saw how those choices helped transform the actor physically and emotionally into the character.
“It was my first time working with Tom, and I always thought of him as an action hero, but he was a consummate actor. I think of Alejandro Iñárritu as a filmmaking Picasso. When you work with him, you feel you are going to create some incredible art piece. Every scene is a different painting; any costume or set piece is a brushstroke.
It was thrilling to work with him and Tom together. I had to create a character with Tom, so I started with the boots and the hat. When we put his Western suit on him for the first time, with his cowboy boots and Stetson, he walked differently. He acted differently. He completely inhabits the character he plays.”
@diggerthemovie is in theaters now.
📸: Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures #Digger #JacquelineWest #Costume #CostumeDesignersGuild CDG892
A night of fun is coming to Hollywood, and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉
Join IATSE members for the Hollywood IATSE “All-In” Mixer & PAC Fundraiser on Saturday, October 10. Enjoy food, games, prizes, and a chance to connect with fellow members from across our union community. ✨
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 ⏰ 6 PM–12 AM 🪩 Food, games & prizes
Registration is required. IATSE Members & Members’ Guests Only Register at AllInMixer.com. Contact your local for the PAC form password.
When climate change hits home, VOTE. The issues affecting our communities matter. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry and the communities where we live and work. Make it count. 🌎🗳️
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
CDG was proud to be part of Kids in the Spotlight, a nonprofit organization that empowers foster youth through filmmaking and professional mentorship. For their latest project, 777, professional filmmakers and mentors came together to help bring the young filmmakers’ vision to life.
“I loved working with Kids in the Spotlight on their short film 777. This nonprofit organization is truly special. Through professional mentorship, they bring the magic of filmmaking to the foster youth community. Being a part of bringing these young aspiring filmmakers’ dandyism-inspired casino short films to life was such a great experience, and I look forward to working with them again in the future.” - Samantha Kuester, CDG Member
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this experience possible and to Kids in the Spotlight for creating opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers. 💫
Missed our CDG Movie Night screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes? The full panel discussion is now available to watch on the CDG website under Union > Movie Night! ✨
Following the screening, we celebrated the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe and the unforgettable costume design of William Travilla, including his iconic collaboration with the legendary star.
The panel featured costume designer and CDG member Eduardo Castro, costume collector and Marilyn Remembered Fan Club President Greg Schreiner, and clothing and jewelry designer Michael Schmidt.
Watch the full conversation and relive this special Movie Night celebrating Marilyn Monroe, William Travilla, and the enduring glamour of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. 💎🎬
Will the rising cost of living affect your community? VOTE. 🗳️
The issues affecting our communities matter. Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry and the communities where we live and work. Make it count.
Check your voter registration and find your state’s registration deadline at Vote.gov.
A glimpse back at an elegant celebration of costume design and this year’s Emmy nominees and winners.✨
Hosted by @hollywoodreporter and @bvlgari at the historic Chateau Marmont during Emmys weekend, CDG members were delighted by the opportunity to mix and mingle against the signature view.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating costume design, creativity, and this year’s Emmy nominees and winners. ✨
Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Bvlgari the gathering brought our costume community together at the Chateau Marmont to celebrate the teams behind this year’s award-winning work and the contributions of costume designers across television and film.
Read more about the event at HollywoodReporter.com or follow the link in our Stories. 💫
Costume illustrators play an essential role in bringing a costume designer’s ideas from concept to the screen. ✏️✨
Now, you can explore the newly revealed Costume Illustrators Gallery on the CDG website, featuring illustrators and examples of their work, along with information on how to connect with them for your next project.
Explore the gallery and discover the incredible talent behind the illustrations that help bring costumes to life.
Visit the CDG website to explore Costume Illustrators.
The Costume Designers Guild is deeply saddened by the passing of costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie. A true original whose kindness, generosity, and unmistakable imagination left an indelible mark on our community. Mackie inspired generations of costume designers and brought joy to audiences around the world.
Over a career spanning more than five decades, Mackie created some of the most unforgettable costumes in entertainment, bringing his distinctive sense of glamour, humor, color, and imagination to television, film, theater, concerts, and live performance.
After beginning his career as an illustrator for designers including Edith Head and Jean Louis, Mackie went on to design the costumes for The Carol Burnett Show throughout its eleven-year run. He also became synonymous with the iconic looks worn by Cher, from her television appearances to her concert tours, while creating memorable costumes for performers including Mitzi Gaynor, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and many more.
His theatrical work included Lorelei, On the Town, Platinum, Moon Over Buffalo, Putting It Together, and The Cher Show, for which he received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award. Mackie has won countless accolades, numerous Emmys, the TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement, and was one of the first recipients of the Costume Designers Guild Award for Achievement in Costume Design.
Bob Mackie’s designs celebrated individuality, transformed performers into unforgettable characters, and helped define the visual language of American entertainment. His influence will continue to inspire generations of costume designers and artists. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, colleagues, and the many people whose lives and imaginations were touched by his extraordinary work.
On August 8, participants gathered at the Costume Designers Guild for the inaugural Styled With Pride program, spending the day with professional costume designers exploring personal style, identity, confidence, and self-expression. 🏳️🌈✨.
Styled With Pride is a new identity-affirming initiative created by the Costume Designers Guild Diversity Committee, connecting LGBTQ+ young adults with professional costume designers for a personalized experience centered on identity, confidence, and self-expression.
In the weeks leading up to the event, designers took the time to learn about each participant’s individual style, needs, and goals before thoughtfully sourcing looks specifically for them. On the day of the event, those conversations came to life as participants tried on new looks, explored different ways of expressing themselves, and found clothing that felt authentic to who they are and how they want to be seen.
Congratulations to CDG members and costume designers Steven Lee and Luke D’Alessandro, along with the The Masked Singer costume team, on their Emmy win for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for “Premiere Part 1”! ✨
Steven Lee, Costume Designer * Luke D’Alessandro, Costume Designer * Arleen Flores, Assistant Costume Designer * Alice Garland, Assistant Costume Designer * Grainne O’Sullivan, Costume Supervisor Maro Isakulyan, Head of Workroom
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Sam Spector and The Traitors costume team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming for “The Black Banquet”! ✨
Congratulations to CDG members Alix Friedberg, Leigh Bell, and their entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Period Costumes category for Palm Royale, “Maxine Is Ready to Single Mingle”! ✨
Alix Friedberg, Costume Designer * Leigh Bell, Co-Costume Designer * Samantha Schwartz, Assistant Costume Designer * Carolyn Dessert, Costume Supervisor Jennifer Wolf, Key Background Costumer Valerie Keiser, Head of Workroom
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Olga Mill and her entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category for Beef, “All the Things We’re Never Going to Have”! ✨
Olga Mill, Costume Designer * Bailey Gardner, Assistant Costume Designer * Sarah Basta, Costume Supervisor Kellie Ishisaki, Key Costumer
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier and her entire team on their Emmy win in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series category for Margo’s Got Money Troubles, “Grudge Match”! ✨
Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Dayna Pink and the Fallout costume team on their Emmy win for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for “The Strip”! ✨
Have job losses impacted you? Your vote is your voice in shaping the future of our industry. Make it count. 🗳️
October 19th is the last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Need more information? Visit Vote.gov to check your registration and learn more about voting in your state.
IATSE Applauds Building Momentum for US Federal Film and Television Production Incentive as Trump Announces Support
IATSE welcomes President Donald Trump’s public endorsement of a federal film and television production incentive and is encouraged to see growing support for a policy the union has championed for years, Tuesday.
IATSE was the first labor group in the United States to call for a federal incentive to strengthen domestic film and television production. The union has long believed a federal incentive is an necessary tool to level the playing field with countries that have aggressively attracted production through generous, and often permanent incentive programs.
IATSE has been at the forefront of efforts to advance a federal production incentive and is actively working with Special Ambassador Jon Voight and industry stakeholders to develop a framework that can win broad support. Earlier this year, Voight highlighted the importance of a federal approach to strengthening domestic production and protecting American entertainment jobs. Through that effort, IATSE has worked as the tip of the spear in bringing labor’s voice directly into the conversation and ensuring that workers remain at the center of any solution.
IATSE is actively engaged with a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Congress to draft, introduce, and pass federal incentive legislation as quickly as possible to return and maintain film jobs in America.
Saving the universe is one thing. Dressing for the occasion is another. 🌌
In Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a comic book shop owner accidentally brings about the end of the universe and finds himself responsible for putting reality back together.
Bringing this delightfully strange universe to life through costume is CDG member Val Klarich, whose designs help define the characters as they navigate alternate realities, cosmic chaos, and the end of everything as we know it.
A mystery unfolds through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy in If I Tell You, a new film based on Lisa O’Donnell’s acclaimed novel Closed Doors, with costumes designed by CDG member Ivy Thaide. Set against the Minnesota-Canada border, the film follows a young boy as he tries to solve a mystery while confronting the secrets kept by the adults around him.
Ivy shares a look at the challenges and storytelling behind the costumes:
“When designing a contemporary project, some assume it’s easy because everyone already wears clothes. For this show, I took a different approach: I restricted the palette and treated every garment as part of the storytelling. We hand-dyed and aged the costumes to achieve an organic, lived-in look, then used color temperature deliberately, starting with subtle warm tones when our lead was happy and carefree, shifting to cooler hues during the middle when he deals with a set of circumstances, and returning to warmth when it’s resolved, so the audience experiences the emotional arc without consciously noticing the design choices.
We shot on the border of Minnesota and Canada, the last stop, as they said, so we had to travel 2.5 hours one way to Duluth to shop and then 4 hours to Minneapolis to The Mall of America. So, we had to be strategic with our shopping list for each character because if we didn’t have it, we didn’t have it.”
Teammates included CDG member, Briana Moya, set costumer (@costumediva)
Orange is a color often associated with confidence, energy, and a bold desire to stand out. 🧡✨ In costume design, its warmth and intensity can command attention, create a sense of adventure, and bring an unforgettable jolt of color to the screen.
For this month’s Costume in Color, we’re celebrating the many shades of orange across film and television:
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire — Trish Summerville Avatar: Fire and Ash — Deborah L. Scott Avatar: The Last Airbender — Christopher Hargadon Bram Stoker’s Dracula — Eiko Ishioka The Bride! — Sandy Powell The Court Jester — Edith Head & Yvonne Wood Do Not Disturb — Ray Aghayan Gypsy — Orry-Kelly Scooby-Doo — Lessa Evans
What are some of your favorite orange costume moments? 🧡🎬
Costume designer Arianne Phillips brings two very different worlds to life in The Invite and I Want Your Sex, from the quietly revealing style of Olivia Wilde’s frustrated artist in The Invite to the bold, hyperreal looks of I Want Your Sex. ✨
In a new feature from Variety, Phillips discusses reuniting with Wilde, finding the visual language for each character, drawing inspiration from her decades-long collaboration with Madonna, and the creative process behind both films.
On working with Wilde, Phillips says: “Olivia has such a consistency in her vision; she’s such a great director to work with. She’s a bit of a unicorn because she has a very distinctive vision and point of view, yet she makes space to graciously take in everyone’s ideas.”
Read the full article at Variety.com or through the link in our Stories. 🎬
‘I Want Your Sex’ Co-Costume Designer: Monica Chamberlain (@mc_hamberlain)
Congratulations to the costume designers and assistant costume designers recognized by the Television Academy in the 78th Emmy® Awards juried category for Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming!
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for their outstanding achievements in costume design. ✨
CDG members are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Traitors – The Black Banquet Sam Spector, Costume Designer* Rikki Finlay, Stylist
The Masked Singer – Premiere Part 1 Luke D’Alessandro, Costume Designer* Steven Lee, Costume Designer* Arleen Flores, Assistant Costume Designer* Alice Garland, Assistant Costume Designer*
The Fall 2026 issue of The Costume Designer magazine is here! ☀️✨ Dive into a season of unforgettable stories celebrating the artistry, collaboration, and creative vision of the Costume Designers Guild and its members.
This issue’s cover journeys into the world of The Odyssey, where costume designer Ellen Mirojnick reimagines one of history’s greatest epics through a timeless visual language. Discover how the film’s costumes balance ancient inspiration with modern storytelling, creating a world shaped by texture, history, and myth. 🌊
Inside, you’ll also explore the costumes of Sugar Season 2 by Christie Wittenborn shot in LA with a deep dive into the city’s many subcultures, revisit our CDG Movie Night celebrating the legendary collaboration between William Travilla and Marilyn Monroe with a special screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, step into two exciting Spider-Man universes with Sanja Milkovic Hays (Spider-Man: Brand New Day) and Trayce Gigi Field (Spider-Noir), and join us in honoring the extraordinary legacy of the late Albert Wolsky.
💫 A big shoutout to our amazing contributors: Communications & Creative Director: @anna_wyckoff Managing Editor: @GaryVictorFoss Associate Editor: @bonnie_nipar Creative Director: @yokcreative Creative Director: @turner_johnson_la Contributor: @grantrindner Cover Illustration: @eduardofashionillustrator for The Odyssey
With audiences around the world embracing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the film has quickly become a global phenomenon. 🕷️✨ As Peter Parker fully embraces life as New York City’s friendly neighborhood hero, new challenges force him to confront an unexpected evolution that will test him like never before.
For Spider-Man: Brand New Day, CDG member Sanja Milkovic Hays reimagined Spider-Man’s iconic suit to reflect this pivotal moment in Peter’s journey.
“This is the first suit that he is making without Stark’s technology. He literally made it himself at home, and that was one of the big things that resulted in the simplicity of the lines and of the suit. You can see that it’s made out of common material, something that you can find at home,” Hayes explains.
Read more about Sanja Milkovic Hays’ work in the upcoming Fall edition of The Costume Designer magazine. 🕸️
Comic-Con magic is made even better with great company! ⚡ We’re so grateful to our incredible partners for helping make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a memorable experience through their generous support.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Comic-Con such a success! 💥
🎨🎥 Graphic and Video: @illustratedbygina 📸 Morgan J. Rooms | @rkdm111
We loved welcoming members, fans, and friends to the CDG booth at San Diego Comic-Con this year and celebrating the creativity and storytelling that make costume design so special. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a memorable weekend.
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing CDG Comic-Con Committee, dedicated volunteers, and Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for their hard work, passion, and commitment in making this event possible. 💫
A huge thank you to the incredible costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators who stopped by the CDG booth at San Diego Comic-Con to meet fans, sign autographs, and share their time with the SDCC community! ✨
We’re so grateful to each of you for helping make #CDGatComicCon 2026 such a special and memorable experience.
The CDG was thrilled to once again be part of the incredible celebration of fan-made costume artistry at the 2026 Masquerade Ball at SDCC! ✨ Each year, the Costume Designers Guild presents an award honoring the costume entry that demonstrates exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
A huge thank you to our CDG judges Samantha Kuester and Elissa Alcala for sharing their expertise, and to LJ Shannon for serving as an industry professional judge in additional categories on behalf of the Masquerade organizers.
Congratulations to this year’s CDG Award winner, Nina London (@nina_london_cosplay) for her stunning Rosie cosplay, accompanied by her incredible Alastor puppet, inspired by the animated series Hazbin Hotel. 🎭✨
We’re also deeply grateful to our CDG Comic-Con Committee, incredible volunteers, and VP & Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for making this event possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Divine Design for Demigods: Behind the Costumes! ⚡🏛️ The panel explored the creativity and collaboration behind creating a world of heroes, monsters, and mythology through costume design, from developing character identities to bringing a fantastical universe to life through every detail.
Special thanks to panelists Catherine Adair, David Matwijkow, Daniel Mahler Landman, Tannis Hegan, and Zoë Neary, with moderation by Erica Ito of the Seaweed Brain Podcast.
Special thanks to our CDG Comic-Con committee, our volunteers, and VP & Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide for making this event possible.
