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After a decade of work in the world of illustration for books and AAA video games, CDG member and costume illustrator Tommy Arnold’s work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, featured on the cover of “Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art,” and most recently: acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. His work focuses keenly on character, on the evocative power of body language and portraiture for communication.

Follow his Instagram to learn more: @tommyarnoldart
 
Slide Credits:
2. Murderbot | CD: Laura Jean Shannon
3. Magic: The Gathering (Kamigawa, Neon Dynasty) | Art Director: Zack Stella
4. Harrow the Ninth | Art Director: Christine Foltzer
5. Queens of the Wyrd | Art Director: Timandra Whitecastle
6. Murderbot | CD: Laura Jean Shannondfreyu

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIllustrator #TommyArnold ...

A year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends and uncovers dark secrets surrounding Freddy’s true origins in “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.” 🧸🍕
 
Costume designer and CDG member Whitney Anne Adams shares, “One of my favorite aspects of being a Costume Designer is the collaboration. We aren’t designing garments in a vacuum by ourselves. I like to think of the costume department as a large cog near the center of the wheel of a film production – moving in tandem with so many other people and departments.
 
We are all focused on character: the actor in the context of the setting, time and place, and action of the script. Collaboration is essential and instrumental in creating and bringing to life these unique and grounded characters.”
 
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is now in theaters!
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 ...

CDG member and costume illustrator Gina DeDomenico started her career with an emphasis in life drawing and construction. She has worked on numerous blockbuster films and popular TV shows such as Wicked, The Boys, Wednesday, Jumanji, Sirens, Murderbot, and Kiss of the Spider Woman, just to name a few.

Follow her Instagram to learn more: @illustratedbygina

Slide Credits:
2. Kiss of the Spider Woman / CD: Colleen Atwood
3. Nightmare Alley / CD: Luis M. Sequeira
4. Wicked / CD: Paul Tazewell
5. Wednesday / CD: Colleen Atwood
6. Sirens / CD: Caroline Duncan

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIllustrator #GinaDeDomenico ...

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 2 premieres today, Dec. 10. CDG members Catherine Adair, costume designer, and David Matwijkow, assistant costume designer, rose to the quiet yet ambitious challenges required for the series’ second season. 🗡️

“Each book in the series is quite a different adventure, so the design challenges are also different.

The joy and the challenge were the range and diversity of the design. All the creatures and characters were practical this season, none were CGI. In addition to our young contemporary heroes, we created eight-foot giants, sirens, a cyclops, a fleet of undead sailors from different time periods, pirates, three old hags with one eye between them, furies, and a spar inspired by Greek mythology and Art Nouveau.”

Start streaming the episodes now on @DisneyPlus. 💫

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#PercyJackson #CatherineAdair #DavidMatwijkow ...

We look forward to gathering with our CDG members at the CDG Starry Night Holiday Party on December 6. To celebrate the season, we’re sharing a look back at our holiday parties from 2024 through 2018.

CDG members, check your emails to RSVP to this year’s event.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 ...

The Costume Designers Guild Flea Market was a success, with CDG members taking center stage as featured vendors and sharing vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind pieces with the community. 🛍️

Thank you to our CDG member vendors and to everyone who attended this year’s event. We extend our appreciation to VP & Education Director Ivy Thaide for organizing the event, and to Barbra Araujo for creating the original event graphic.

Featured CDG Vendors:
Elissa Alcala
Deirdre Breithaupt
Michelle Collins
Aja Davis
Lynn Falconer
Gabrielle Giarrusso
Terry Gordon
Hannah Greenblatt
Kristin Hedman
Jayne Marie Kehoe
Samantha Kuester
Zelda Lambrecht
Neishea Lemle
Wyandon Lubom
Valentina Martinez
Michele Michel
Suzy Perry
Arianne Phillips
Erica D. Schwartz
Alexa Stone

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGFleaMarket ...

Costume designer and CDG member Deena Appel created this custom gown for Patricia Arquette for the 1997 Academy Awards. The design featured a hand-embroidered climbing rose motif illustrated by fellow CDG member Michele Michel, which appeared on the bodice, train, straps, and gloves. 🌹
 
Deena had collaborated with Patricia Arquette on several projects before the Oscars, and Arquette asked her to design an original gown rather than borrow something from a fashion house. The result was a fully custom piece built through trust, creative exchange, and a willingness to champion costume designers’ work on the red carpet, a tradition deeply rooted in Hollywood history.
 
This was the year after Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for “Leaving Las Vegas.” He returned as a presenter, while Arquette arrived in the original gown design Deena had created. ✨
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#CDGHollywoodHistory ...

CDG member and costume illustrator David Masson San Gabriel is a Spanish American artist whose work has helped define the look of some of today’s most memorable characters.

David’s illustrations have supported the vision of major productions including Ready Player One, Venom, Thor: Love and Thunder, WandaVision, Blue Beetle, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, contributing to the visual world-building that brings these stories to life.

Follow his Instagram to learn more: @david_masson_sg

Slide Credits:
1. Wandavision / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
2. Blue Beetle / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
3. Deadpool & Wolverine / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
4. Deadpool & Wolverine / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
5. Thor: Love and Thunder / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIlustrator #DavidMassonSanGabriel ...

CDG member and costume designer Lenka Padysakova recently celebrated a major milestone with the debut of her latest collection at Beverly Hills Fashion Week. Many of our members shape fashion trends through their work in film and television, and Lenka is no exception. Her design influence extends naturally into the fashion world.
 
A graduate of the London College of Fashion, Lenka has built an international career designing for film, theater, and luxury fashion houses across Europe and the United States. Her cinematic approach reflects her background in the performing arts, where costume plays a crucial role in defining character, narrative, and visual identity. Drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau and rich storytelling traditions, her work highlights clean form, individuality, and a confident feminine presence.
 
Follow @lenkapadysakova to explore her latest collection. ✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#LenkaPadysakova #BeverlyHillsFashionWeek ...

When “The Young and the Restless” set out to reunite longtime fan favorites Cricket and Danny in a wedding three decades in the making, CDG member and costume designer Mandi Line stepped into one of daytime television’s most anticipated moments. 👰‍♀️💍

Fans voted on the primary wedding gown, but the now-beloved reception dress came from Mandi’s deep well of experience and instinct. “Costume designers have an intuition in their gut when there needs to be a backup, and nine times out of ten you end up using it,” she shared. With 26 years in the industry, Mandi trusted that instinct and kept the fourth gown she’d pulled, knowing its quiet elegance might be needed.

Designing wedding gowns for a soap opera is a production feat that few outside the genre understand. Mandi and actress Lauralee Bell worked closely for months, narrowing down nearly 19 gowns to the final three options selected for audience voting. In the world of daytime drama, where the team can establish more than 100 costumes a week, the creative process is nonstop and entirely collaborative.

Read the full feature on @Variety. Article written by Rosemary Rossi. 💫

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#YoungandtheRestless #MandiLine ...

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads - just great costumes! 🏎️🧪💥 Our latest CDG Movie Night, presented in partnership with the Universal Costume House, was a truly special and intimate gathering. We screened “Back to the Future” and followed it with a Q&A featuring Academy Award–winning costume designer Deborah Lynn Scott, moderated by Justin Humphreys.

The evening celebrated the timeless costume design, character work and visual storytelling that helped define one of cinema’s most beloved films. Guests enjoyed the ultimate theater experience on the Universal Studios Lot at the Steven Spielberg Theater, complete with sweet and savory treats that brought us right back in time to this iconic classic. 🍿

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#CDGMovieNight #UniversalCostumeHouse
#BackToTheFuture #DeborahLynnScott ...

Returning for Season 2 of “Nobody Wants This,” costume designer Negar Ali Kline continues to shape the show’s quirky storytelling with a style that is both witty and deeply human. Known for capturing the Los Angeleno “it girl,” Negar brings a keen sense of color, texture and character nuance to each episode, grounding the humor in authenticity.
 
She creates space for sisters Joanne and Morgan to share similar sources of expression while maintaining distinct identities through costume. Each character is anchored by a unique visual language, collectively celebrating the rich and varied culture of Los Angeles.
 
The full season is now available on Netflix. 💖

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#NobodyWantsThis #NegarAliKline ...

CDG member Diana Eden continues her story in a second book! Three-time Emmy-nominated costume designer, Broadway dancer, and actress Diana Eden shares the next chapter of her remarkable life in “Getting Older and Other Indignities.”
 
Following her first memoir, “Stars in Their Underwear,” Eden reflects on life after a decades-long career in entertainment, navigating loss, rediscovering joy, and proving that creativity and reinvention have no age limit.
 
At 85, she continues to inspire students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Learn more or purchase “Getting Older and Other Indignities” at the link in our bio. ✨
 
#CDG892 #CostumeDesignersGuild
#DianaEden ...

CDG member and costume illustrator Ciara Brennan is a trained fine artist and has spent over 15 years as a professional costumer before transitioning into a full-time illustrator. Her time in the costume department enabled her to build lasting relationships with costume designers and gain invaluable hands-on experience with the production process —a unique skill set that she brings to every new illustration project. ✨

Follow her Instagram to learn more: @ciaradrawsstuff

Slide Credits:
1. Star Trek Discovery / CD: Anthony Tran
2. Disney Descendants Rise of Red / CD: Emilio Sosa
3. Murderbot / CD: Carrie Grace
4. Star Trek Strange New Worlds / CD: Bernadette Croft

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIlustrator ...

The Costume Designers Guild Flea Market returns Nov. 22! Discover vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind items from Local 892 vendors—right here in Burbank. 🛍️

The CDG Flea Market is free and open to the public for shopping. See you there!

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGFleaMarket ...

Only want to see you in the purple rain. 💜

Designed by CDG member Marie France and made by Louis Wells and Vaughn Terry Jelks, this white dotted jacquard blouse defined a generation and became an icon of Prince’s Purple Rain era.

Pearl buttons and jeweled “cuff links” accentuate the garment’s exuberant dandyism. Around the time of his iconic 1984 album and film, Purple Rain, ruffled Regency-inspired shirts and tailored tailcoats became Prince’s signature, echoing the New Romantic movement of early 19th-century dandyism and the peacock styles of 1960s London. 

The iconic blouse was part of The MET’s recent exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” 

Information and images repost: @metmuseum ☔️

Photograph by Phil Sandlin / AP Photo.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#TheMET #Prince #MarieFrance ...

Such a great vibe at the marketing brunch! Wonderful to see all who stopped by and a special thank you to co-chairs Samantha Kuester and Salvador Perez. ...

We had an incredible time at The Hollywood IATSE All-In Mixer! 🛸✨ Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and made a PAC donation for this important cause. Special thanks to our Executive Director, Brigitta Romanov, and local leadership for their support. This memorable night of fun would not have been possible without our generous supporters!

Photos by Andrew Cooper and Troy Harvey.

Visit our Facebook page for the full length photo album.
 
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#IATSE #IASolidarity ...

Award-winning costume designer Shirley Kurata has long been celebrated for her gift of melding vibrant colors, cultural storytelling, and a love of Los Angeles into every project she takes on. ✨ From shaping the visual world of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to her collaborations with Rodarte and musicians like Billie Eilish, Shirley’s work lives in various multi-verses of film, fashion, and personal expression.

“I always tell people, L.A. is like going to a flea market. There’s some digging to do, but you’ll definitely find some gems,” says Shirley, who is always on the lookout for up-and-coming creative brands. “It won’t be handed to you. You have to dig.”

Born in Los Angeles and brought up in the San Gabriel Valley, Shirley draws constant inspiration from the city’s eclectic mix of people and places. Her shop, Virgil Normal, co-owned with her partner Charlie Staunton, reflects that same energy, a space where local artists, designers, and dreamers converge. It’s a space that celebrates community and individuality, much like Kurata’s approach to costume design itself.

Read the full interview on @LATimes. Article written by Cerys Davies. Photography by Brandon Kaipo Moningka. 🌟

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#ShirleyKurata ...

‘Scarred for Life’ (Season 5, Episode 3) of Black-ish delivers laughs, life lessons, and a striking homage to Black Panther. Costume designer Michelle Cole weaves family, culture, and identity together through bold, expressive designs that celebrate the power of representation on Halloween and beyond.
 
Halloween episodes hold a special place for costume designers, offering the rare opportunity to draw direct inspiration from the work of other designers. In this case, Michelle, a CDG member, pays tribute to fellow CDG member Ruth E. Carter and her award-winning designs, reminding us of the enduring impact of costume design.
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #CDGHalloween
#MichelleCole #Blackish
#RuthECarter #BlackPanther ...

A warm congratulations to our newly elected and returning Executive Officers, Board Members, Trustees, and Delegates.

We celebrated their swearing-in ceremony with IATSE International Vice President Michael F. Miller, Jr. A heartfelt thank you to CDG Executive Director Brigitta Romanov for hosting a beautiful dinner in honor of the incoming and returning members.

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 Executive Officers, Board Members, Trustees, and Delegates.
 
PRESIDENT
Terry Ann Gordon
 
VICE PRESIDENT
Ivy Thaide
 
SECRETARY
Michelle Liu
 
TREASURER
Nanrose Buchman
 
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER REPRESENTATIVE
Christine Cover Ferro
 
COSTUME ILLUSTRATOR REPRESENTATIVE
Barbra Araujo
 
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE
Cate Adair
Daniel Selon
Salvador Perez
Ariyela Wald-Cohain
Johnetta Boone (Alternate)
Jackie Martinez (Alternate)
Samantha Kuester (Alternate)
Lyn Paolo (Alternate)
 
TRUSTEE
Jacqueline SaintAnne
Mikael Sharafyan
Jennifer May Nickel
Barbara Inglehart (Alternate)
 
DELEGATE
Brigitta Romanov
Doug Boney
Ivy Thaide
David Matwijkow
Daniel Selon
Dana Rebecca Woods 
Trayce Gigi Field
Wyandon Lubom
Ariyela Wald-Cohain 
Whitney Anne Adams
Phoenix Mellow (Alternate)

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 ...

Per the 892 contract, assistant costume designers can be hired to cover different duties within the department. We encourage our members to hire more ACDs. The Guild is here to support designers in educating producers on the value of ACDs and the parameters of the contract. 
 
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8th for our next “A Breath of Fresh Air” town hall for ACDs and members. This gathering is a safe space to share past experiences and concerns. As we continue our mission to strengthen our community and empower each other, the focus of this session will be to discuss challenges we may find in getting work. We’ll allot time to share our concerns and brainstorm possible solutions.
 
CDG members, please check your email for the ‘CDG IN THE KNOW’ newsletter to learn more and RSVP.
  
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#DidYouKnow #ACD
#assistantcostumedesigners ...

Halloween episodes in television are a special treat for costume designers. In addition to the costumes that defines each character throughout the long arc of a TV series, a Halloween episode adds another creative layer with characters dressing up in ‘costumes.’ 🎃
 
‘Halloween’ (Season 1, Episode 4) of “The Mindy Project” is a fan favorite that balances wit, romance, and style. Costume designer Salvador Perez celebrates each character’s identity through these playful designs, adding layers of comedy and personality to every detail. ✨
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #CDGHalloween
#SalvadorPerez #TheMindyProject ...

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! ‘Halloween with the Addams Family’ (Season 1, Episode 7) first aired in 1964 and set the tone for generations of spooky storytelling. ✨ Costume designer Ruth Myers helped define the family’s instantly recognizable gothic silhouettes, creating costumes that continue to inspire fan-favorite choices for Halloween celebrations today.
 
In this episode, two robbers unknowingly join the family’s festivities, only to discover that the real fright lies in keeping up with the Addams Family.
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #CDGHalloween
#TheAddamsFamily #RuthMyers ...

Vogue World: Hollywood transformed the Paramount Studios lot into a celebration of fashion, film, and pure movie magic, where costume designers took center stage. ✨
 
The event featured seven acts inspired by the work of iconic costume designers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on film and television. CDG members are noted with an asterisk, with Shirley Kurata, costume designer for iconic characters throughout the event. 

Act 1: Hollywood Glamour
Catherine Martin, Costume Designer
Miuccia Prada, Prada, Creative Director
 
Act 2: The Renegades
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer*
Seán McGirr, McQueen, Creative Director
 
Act 3: Historical Heroines
Milena Canonero, Costume Designer
Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton, Women’s Artistic Director
 
Act 4: Summer of Love
Arianne Phillips, Costume Designer*
Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Creative Director
 
Act 5: Avant-Garde
Sandy Powell, Costume Designer*
Alessandro Michele, Valentino, Creative Director
 
Act 6: Afrofuturism
Ruth E. Carter, Costume Designer*
Olivier Rousteing, Balmain, Creative Director
 
Act 7: New World
Jacqueline West, Costume Designer*
Pieter Mulier, Maison Alaïa, Creative Director

Thank you for the photos @ariannephillips! The video is shot by @theartofcostume. 
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#VogueWorld #VogueHollywood
#ColleenAtwood #AriannePhillips
#SandyPowell #RuthECarter #JacquelineWest #CatherineMartin ...

Per the 892 contract, assistant costume designers can be hired to cover different duties within the department. We encourage our members to hire more ACDs. The Guild is here to support designers in educating producers on the value of ACDs and the parameters of the contract. 
 
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8th for our next “A Breath of Fresh Air” town hall for ACDs and members. This gathering is a safe space to share past experiences and concerns. As we continue our mission to strengthen our community and empower each other, the focus of this session will be to discuss challenges we may find in getting work. We’ll allot time to share our concerns and brainstorm possible solutions.
 
CDG members, please check your email for the ‘CDG IN THE KNOW’ newsletter to learn more and RSVP.
  
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#DidYouKnow #ACD
#assistantcostumedesigners ...

After a decade of work in the world of illustration for books and AAA video games, CDG member and costume illustrator Tommy Arnold’s work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, featured on the cover of “Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art,” and most recently: acquired by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. His work focuses keenly on character, on the evocative power of body language and portraiture for communication.

Follow his Instagram to learn more: @tommyarnoldart
 
Slide Credits:
2. Murderbot | CD: Laura Jean Shannon
3. Magic: The Gathering (Kamigawa, Neon Dynasty) | Art Director: Zack Stella
4. Harrow the Ninth | Art Director: Christine Foltzer
5. Queens of the Wyrd | Art Director: Timandra Whitecastle
6. Murderbot | CD: Laura Jean Shannondfreyu

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIllustrator #TommyArnold ...

A year after the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Abby runs away to reconnect with her animatronic friends and uncovers dark secrets surrounding Freddy’s true origins in “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.” 🧸🍕
 
Costume designer and CDG member Whitney Anne Adams shares, “One of my favorite aspects of being a Costume Designer is the collaboration. We aren’t designing garments in a vacuum by ourselves. I like to think of the costume department as a large cog near the center of the wheel of a film production – moving in tandem with so many other people and departments.
 
We are all focused on character: the actor in the context of the setting, time and place, and action of the script. Collaboration is essential and instrumental in creating and bringing to life these unique and grounded characters.”
 
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is now in theaters!
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 ...

CDG member and costume illustrator Gina DeDomenico started her career with an emphasis in life drawing and construction. She has worked on numerous blockbuster films and popular TV shows such as Wicked, The Boys, Wednesday, Jumanji, Sirens, Murderbot, and Kiss of the Spider Woman, just to name a few.

Follow her Instagram to learn more: @illustratedbygina

Slide Credits:
2. Kiss of the Spider Woman / CD: Colleen Atwood
3. Nightmare Alley / CD: Luis M. Sequeira
4. Wicked / CD: Paul Tazewell
5. Wednesday / CD: Colleen Atwood
6. Sirens / CD: Caroline Duncan

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIllustrator #GinaDeDomenico ...

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season 2 premieres today, Dec. 10. CDG members Catherine Adair, costume designer, and David Matwijkow, assistant costume designer, rose to the quiet yet ambitious challenges required for the series’ second season. 🗡️

“Each book in the series is quite a different adventure, so the design challenges are also different.

The joy and the challenge were the range and diversity of the design. All the creatures and characters were practical this season, none were CGI. In addition to our young contemporary heroes, we created eight-foot giants, sirens, a cyclops, a fleet of undead sailors from different time periods, pirates, three old hags with one eye between them, furies, and a spar inspired by Greek mythology and Art Nouveau.”

Start streaming the episodes now on @DisneyPlus. 💫

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#PercyJackson #CatherineAdair #DavidMatwijkow ...

We look forward to gathering with our CDG members at the CDG Starry Night Holiday Party on December 6. To celebrate the season, we’re sharing a look back at our holiday parties from 2024 through 2018.

CDG members, check your emails to RSVP to this year’s event.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 ...

The Costume Designers Guild Flea Market was a success, with CDG members taking center stage as featured vendors and sharing vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind pieces with the community. 🛍️

Thank you to our CDG member vendors and to everyone who attended this year’s event. We extend our appreciation to VP & Education Director Ivy Thaide for organizing the event, and to Barbra Araujo for creating the original event graphic.

Featured CDG Vendors:
Elissa Alcala
Deirdre Breithaupt
Michelle Collins
Aja Davis
Lynn Falconer
Gabrielle Giarrusso
Terry Gordon
Hannah Greenblatt
Kristin Hedman
Jayne Marie Kehoe
Samantha Kuester
Zelda Lambrecht
Neishea Lemle
Wyandon Lubom
Valentina Martinez
Michele Michel
Suzy Perry
Arianne Phillips
Erica D. Schwartz
Alexa Stone

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGFleaMarket ...

Costume designer and CDG member Deena Appel created this custom gown for Patricia Arquette for the 1997 Academy Awards. The design featured a hand-embroidered climbing rose motif illustrated by fellow CDG member Michele Michel, which appeared on the bodice, train, straps, and gloves. 🌹
 
Deena had collaborated with Patricia Arquette on several projects before the Oscars, and Arquette asked her to design an original gown rather than borrow something from a fashion house. The result was a fully custom piece built through trust, creative exchange, and a willingness to champion costume designers’ work on the red carpet, a tradition deeply rooted in Hollywood history.
 
This was the year after Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award for “Leaving Las Vegas.” He returned as a presenter, while Arquette arrived in the original gown design Deena had created. ✨
 
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#CDGHollywoodHistory ...

CDG member and costume illustrator David Masson San Gabriel is a Spanish American artist whose work has helped define the look of some of today’s most memorable characters.

David’s illustrations have supported the vision of major productions including Ready Player One, Venom, Thor: Love and Thunder, WandaVision, Blue Beetle, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, contributing to the visual world-building that brings these stories to life.

Follow his Instagram to learn more: @david_masson_sg

Slide Credits:
1. Wandavision / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
2. Blue Beetle / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
3. Deadpool & Wolverine / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
4. Deadpool & Wolverine / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo
5. Thor: Love and Thunder / CD: Mayes C. Rubeo

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#CDGIlustrator #DavidMassonSanGabriel ...

CDG member and costume designer Lenka Padysakova recently celebrated a major milestone with the debut of her latest collection at Beverly Hills Fashion Week. Many of our members shape fashion trends through their work in film and television, and Lenka is no exception. Her design influence extends naturally into the fashion world.
 
A graduate of the London College of Fashion, Lenka has built an international career designing for film, theater, and luxury fashion houses across Europe and the United States. Her cinematic approach reflects her background in the performing arts, where costume plays a crucial role in defining character, narrative, and visual identity. Drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau and rich storytelling traditions, her work highlights clean form, individuality, and a confident feminine presence.
 
Follow @lenkapadysakova to explore her latest collection. ✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 
#LenkaPadysakova #BeverlyHillsFashionWeek ...

When “The Young and the Restless” set out to reunite longtime fan favorites Cricket and Danny in a wedding three decades in the making, CDG member and costume designer Mandi Line stepped into one of daytime television’s most anticipated moments. 👰‍♀️💍

Fans voted on the primary wedding gown, but the now-beloved reception dress came from Mandi’s deep well of experience and instinct. “Costume designers have an intuition in their gut when there needs to be a backup, and nine times out of ten you end up using it,” she shared. With 26 years in the industry, Mandi trusted that instinct and kept the fourth gown she’d pulled, knowing its quiet elegance might be needed.

Designing wedding gowns for a soap opera is a production feat that few outside the genre understand. Mandi and actress Lauralee Bell worked closely for months, narrowing down nearly 19 gowns to the final three options selected for audience voting. In the world of daytime drama, where the team can establish more than 100 costumes a week, the creative process is nonstop and entirely collaborative.

Read the full feature on @Variety. Article written by Rosemary Rossi. 💫

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#YoungandtheRestless #MandiLine ...

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads - just great costumes! 🏎️🧪💥 Our latest CDG Movie Night, presented in partnership with the Universal Costume House, was a truly special and intimate gathering. We screened “Back to the Future” and followed it with a Q&A featuring Academy Award–winning costume designer Deborah Lynn Scott, moderated by Justin Humphreys.

The evening celebrated the timeless costume design, character work and visual storytelling that helped define one of cinema’s most beloved films. Guests enjoyed the ultimate theater experience on the Universal Studios Lot at the Steven Spielberg Theater, complete with sweet and savory treats that brought us right back in time to this iconic classic. 🍿

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#CDGMovieNight #UniversalCostumeHouse
#BackToTheFuture #DeborahLynnScott ...

Returning for Season 2 of “Nobody Wants This,” costume designer Negar Ali Kline continues to shape the show’s quirky storytelling with a style that is both witty and deeply human. Known for capturing the Los Angeleno “it girl,” Negar brings a keen sense of color, texture and character nuance to each episode, grounding the humor in authenticity.
 
She creates space for sisters Joanne and Morgan to share similar sources of expression while maintaining distinct identities through costume. Each character is anchored by a unique visual language, collectively celebrating the rich and varied culture of Los Angeles.
 
The full season is now available on Netflix. 💖

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
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CDG member Diana Eden continues her story in a second book! Three-time Emmy-nominated costume designer, Broadway dancer, and actress Diana Eden shares the next chapter of her remarkable life in “Getting Older and Other Indignities.”
 
Following her first memoir, “Stars in Their Underwear,” Eden reflects on life after a decades-long career in entertainment, navigating loss, rediscovering joy, and proving that creativity and reinvention have no age limit.
 
At 85, she continues to inspire students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Learn more or purchase “Getting Older and Other Indignities” at the link in our bio. ✨
 
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CDG member and costume illustrator Ciara Brennan is a trained fine artist and has spent over 15 years as a professional costumer before transitioning into a full-time illustrator. Her time in the costume department enabled her to build lasting relationships with costume designers and gain invaluable hands-on experience with the production process —a unique skill set that she brings to every new illustration project. ✨

Follow her Instagram to learn more: @ciaradrawsstuff

Slide Credits:
1. Star Trek Discovery / CD: Anthony Tran
2. Disney Descendants Rise of Red / CD: Emilio Sosa
3. Murderbot / CD: Carrie Grace
4. Star Trek Strange New Worlds / CD: Bernadette Croft

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The Costume Designers Guild Flea Market returns Nov. 22! Discover vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind items from Local 892 vendors—right here in Burbank. 🛍️

The CDG Flea Market is free and open to the public for shopping. See you there!

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Only want to see you in the purple rain. 💜

Designed by CDG member Marie France and made by Louis Wells and Vaughn Terry Jelks, this white dotted jacquard blouse defined a generation and became an icon of Prince’s Purple Rain era.

Pearl buttons and jeweled “cuff links” accentuate the garment’s exuberant dandyism. Around the time of his iconic 1984 album and film, Purple Rain, ruffled Regency-inspired shirts and tailored tailcoats became Prince’s signature, echoing the New Romantic movement of early 19th-century dandyism and the peacock styles of 1960s London. 

The iconic blouse was part of The MET’s recent exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” 

Information and images repost: @metmuseum ☔️

Photograph by Phil Sandlin / AP Photo.

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Such a great vibe at the marketing brunch! Wonderful to see all who stopped by and a special thank you to co-chairs Samantha Kuester and Salvador Perez. ...

We had an incredible time at The Hollywood IATSE All-In Mixer! 🛸✨ Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and made a PAC donation for this important cause. Special thanks to our Executive Director, Brigitta Romanov, and local leadership for their support. This memorable night of fun would not have been possible without our generous supporters!

Photos by Andrew Cooper and Troy Harvey.

Visit our Facebook page for the full length photo album.
 
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Award-winning costume designer Shirley Kurata has long been celebrated for her gift of melding vibrant colors, cultural storytelling, and a love of Los Angeles into every project she takes on. ✨ From shaping the visual world of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to her collaborations with Rodarte and musicians like Billie Eilish, Shirley’s work lives in various multi-verses of film, fashion, and personal expression.

“I always tell people, L.A. is like going to a flea market. There’s some digging to do, but you’ll definitely find some gems,” says Shirley, who is always on the lookout for up-and-coming creative brands. “It won’t be handed to you. You have to dig.”

Born in Los Angeles and brought up in the San Gabriel Valley, Shirley draws constant inspiration from the city’s eclectic mix of people and places. Her shop, Virgil Normal, co-owned with her partner Charlie Staunton, reflects that same energy, a space where local artists, designers, and dreamers converge. It’s a space that celebrates community and individuality, much like Kurata’s approach to costume design itself.

Read the full interview on @LATimes. Article written by Cerys Davies. Photography by Brandon Kaipo Moningka. 🌟

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‘Scarred for Life’ (Season 5, Episode 3) of Black-ish delivers laughs, life lessons, and a striking homage to Black Panther. Costume designer Michelle Cole weaves family, culture, and identity together through bold, expressive designs that celebrate the power of representation on Halloween and beyond.
 
Halloween episodes hold a special place for costume designers, offering the rare opportunity to draw direct inspiration from the work of other designers. In this case, Michelle, a CDG member, pays tribute to fellow CDG member Ruth E. Carter and her award-winning designs, reminding us of the enduring impact of costume design.
 
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A warm congratulations to our newly elected and returning Executive Officers, Board Members, Trustees, and Delegates.

We celebrated their swearing-in ceremony with IATSE International Vice President Michael F. Miller, Jr. A heartfelt thank you to CDG Executive Director Brigitta Romanov for hosting a beautiful dinner in honor of the incoming and returning members.

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 Executive Officers, Board Members, Trustees, and Delegates.
 
PRESIDENT
Terry Ann Gordon
 
VICE PRESIDENT
Ivy Thaide
 
SECRETARY
Michelle Liu
 
TREASURER
Nanrose Buchman
 
ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER REPRESENTATIVE
Christine Cover Ferro
 
COSTUME ILLUSTRATOR REPRESENTATIVE
Barbra Araujo
 
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE
Cate Adair
Daniel Selon
Salvador Perez
Ariyela Wald-Cohain
Johnetta Boone (Alternate)
Jackie Martinez (Alternate)
Samantha Kuester (Alternate)
Lyn Paolo (Alternate)
 
TRUSTEE
Jacqueline SaintAnne
Mikael Sharafyan
Jennifer May Nickel
Barbara Inglehart (Alternate)
 
DELEGATE
Brigitta Romanov
Doug Boney
Ivy Thaide
David Matwijkow
Daniel Selon
Dana Rebecca Woods 
Trayce Gigi Field
Wyandon Lubom
Ariyela Wald-Cohain 
Whitney Anne Adams
Phoenix Mellow (Alternate)

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Per the 892 contract, assistant costume designers can be hired to cover different duties within the department. We encourage our members to hire more ACDs. The Guild is here to support designers in educating producers on the value of ACDs and the parameters of the contract. 
 
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8th for our next “A Breath of Fresh Air” town hall for ACDs and members. This gathering is a safe space to share past experiences and concerns. As we continue our mission to strengthen our community and empower each other, the focus of this session will be to discuss challenges we may find in getting work. We’ll allot time to share our concerns and brainstorm possible solutions.
 
CDG members, please check your email for the ‘CDG IN THE KNOW’ newsletter to learn more and RSVP.
  
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Halloween episodes in television are a special treat for costume designers. In addition to the costumes that defines each character throughout the long arc of a TV series, a Halloween episode adds another creative layer with characters dressing up in ‘costumes.’ 🎃
 
‘Halloween’ (Season 1, Episode 4) of “The Mindy Project” is a fan favorite that balances wit, romance, and style. Costume designer Salvador Perez celebrates each character’s identity through these playful designs, adding layers of comedy and personality to every detail. ✨
 
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They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky! ‘Halloween with the Addams Family’ (Season 1, Episode 7) first aired in 1964 and set the tone for generations of spooky storytelling. ✨ Costume designer Ruth Myers helped define the family’s instantly recognizable gothic silhouettes, creating costumes that continue to inspire fan-favorite choices for Halloween celebrations today.
 
In this episode, two robbers unknowingly join the family’s festivities, only to discover that the real fright lies in keeping up with the Addams Family.
 
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Vogue World: Hollywood transformed the Paramount Studios lot into a celebration of fashion, film, and pure movie magic, where costume designers took center stage. ✨
 
The event featured seven acts inspired by the work of iconic costume designers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on film and television. CDG members are noted with an asterisk, with Shirley Kurata, costume designer for iconic characters throughout the event. 

Act 1: Hollywood Glamour
Catherine Martin, Costume Designer
Miuccia Prada, Prada, Creative Director
 
Act 2: The Renegades
Colleen Atwood, Costume Designer*
Seán McGirr, McQueen, Creative Director
 
Act 3: Historical Heroines
Milena Canonero, Costume Designer
Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton, Women’s Artistic Director
 
Act 4: Summer of Love
Arianne Phillips, Costume Designer*
Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs, Creative Director
 
Act 5: Avant-Garde
Sandy Powell, Costume Designer*
Alessandro Michele, Valentino, Creative Director
 
Act 6: Afrofuturism
Ruth E. Carter, Costume Designer*
Olivier Rousteing, Balmain, Creative Director
 
Act 7: New World
Jacqueline West, Costume Designer*
Pieter Mulier, Maison Alaïa, Creative Director

Thank you for the photos @ariannephillips! The video is shot by @theartofcostume. 
 
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Per the 892 contract, assistant costume designers can be hired to cover different duties within the department. We encourage our members to hire more ACDs. The Guild is here to support designers in educating producers on the value of ACDs and the parameters of the contract. 
 
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8th for our next “A Breath of Fresh Air” town hall for ACDs and members. This gathering is a safe space to share past experiences and concerns. As we continue our mission to strengthen our community and empower each other, the focus of this session will be to discuss challenges we may find in getting work. We’ll allot time to share our concerns and brainstorm possible solutions.
 
CDG members, please check your email for the ‘CDG IN THE KNOW’ newsletter to learn more and RSVP.
  
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#DidYouKnow #ACD
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