Comic-Con-update-draft – Costume Designers Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 892

Comic-Con

CDG at Comic-Con

The CDG’s participation in San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) has evolved with the event. Costume designers, assistant costume designers, illustrators, and concept artists play a unique and pivotal role in imagining the garments which define a character. We work hand in glove with our sister union the Motion Picture Costumers (Local 705). Comic-Con is an opportunity for the CDG members to connect directly with fans through our shared enthusiasm for costume and character.

Hall Costume Award Winners

CDG Comic-Con Event Schedule

Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025

San Diego Comic-Con will take place on July 24-27, 2025.
Booth 4519

Throughout the week
Hall Costume Awards

Audiences have many ways to engage with the media from simply watching film and TV shows to emulating the characters. Cosplay has become an important form of entertainment and self-expression and our members are delighted to see their design have a powerful life of its own beyond the screen. Every year, our designers keep a lookout for outstanding amateur costuming and cosplay, handing out our coveted blue rosettes to recognize the best examples. Winners are shared on CDG social media.

Thursday 7/24/25, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Dressed for Deception: Iconic Costumes from Marvel’s Agatha All Along

Dressed for Deception: Iconic Costumes from Marvel’s Agatha All Along- Daniel Selon (CDG costume designer), Xander Smith (CDG costume concept artist), Christine Casaus (CDG assistant costume designer), Kristina Taylor (key costumer), Marilyn Madsen (Local 705 specialty custom-made) discuss the incredible characters created for this tv series. Moderated by CDG costume concept artist Alan James Villanueva. Room: Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Cosplay Popup

Agatha All Along directly after the panel

Friday 7/25/25, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
From Code to Couture: Designing the M3GAN 2.0

From Code to Couture: Designing the M3GAN 2.0 Jeriana San Juan (CDG Costume Designer) talks about the iconic look, evoking a doll-like charm rooted in nostalgia, while subtly signaling something far more calculated beneath the surface. Moderated by Spencer Williams (Editor of The Art of Costume) Room: 7AB.

Cosplay Popup

M3gan 2.0 directly after the panel

Saturday
Masquerade 26th Anniversary

The CDG is proud to serve as official judges for SDCC’s annual talent show, the Comic-Con Masquerade. This prestigious amateur costume competition has competitors from all around the world competing with unique creations. We are also delighted to give an award from our Guild for the costumes we find the most spectacular.

BEST COSTUME:

The Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892, is excited to present the best costume entry with a trophy and a $500 gift certificate from International Silks and Woolens in Los Angeles. The CDG is a labor union representing costume designers, assistant costume designers, and costume illustrators working in motion pictures, TV, commercials, music videos, and new media.

Visit Our Booth

The CDG is proud to expand our presence in a larger booth for 2025. Come Visit us at Booth #4519 . Download SDCC map to view the location.

Partnership

The CDG thanks both Skydance and Western Costume Company for their partnership and support of SDCC

To partner with the CDG at Comic-Con contact Anna Wyckoff or Kristin Ingram

Comic-Con Director

Comic-Con Director Ivy Thaide is also the Vice President of the CDG. She was part of the team that initiated the Guild’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con and is deeply passionate about connecting costume designers and their teams to fans in a conversation of costume and cosplay which grows every year.