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Despite the fact that there may never actually have been a Homer, the Homeric epics are among the world’s oldest stories in what we now might call a shared universe. Scholarly consensus is divided, but the text we have for The Odyssey was likely an oral tradition—a lyric poem, told and retold, elaborated, updated, and attributed to an author who is himself as legendary as his stories. From James Joyce to the Coen brothers, artists and creators have heard the sirens’ call, taken up Penelope’s tapestry, and made them their own.

When joining the Costume Designers Guild, members become part of a community of costume designers, including assistant costume designers and costume illustrators. Membership offers valuable networking opportunities, as well as vital protections guaranteed by our union contracts. It provides an opportunity to form lifelong personal relationships with other artists who share everyday livelihoods, shared interests, […]

26th Costume Designers Guild Awards Winners