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On March 10, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced new steps to make filming in Los Angeles more accessible and affordable for the entertainment industry. 🎥

Doug Boney, Assistant Executive Director of the Costume Designers Guild, was present for the announcement alongside industry leaders and labor partners.
Among the changes: filming fees at the Griffith Observatory will be reduced from $100,000 to $30,000, returning to 2008 levels. The Los Angeles Central Library will also reopen to film production for the first time in more than a decade.

Mayor Bass was joined by Adrin Nazarian and leaders from across the entertainment industry, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters Local 399, Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, and other partners committed to supporting production in Los Angeles.

“Working hand-in-hand with the industry, today we are making filming easier and more affordable in Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world,” said Mayor Bass.“The Griffith Observatory and L.A. Central Library have been the backdrop for some of the most iconic stories ever told. Today, we are continuing that legacy for the next generation of storytellers. City Hall will continue to champion key industry needs and work to create good-paying, union jobs and spur economic opportunity across our region in the process.”

📸 (Left to right) Doug Boney (Local 892), Mayor Karen Bass, Alex Tonisson (Local 600), and Malakhi Simmons (Local 728)

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On March 10, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced new steps to make filming in Los Angeles more accessible and affordable for the entertainment industry. 🎥

Doug Boney, Assistant Executive Director of the Costume Designers Guild, was present for the announcement alongside industry leaders and labor partners.
Among the changes: filming fees at the Griffith Observatory will be reduced from $100,000 to $30,000, returning to 2008 levels. The Los Angeles Central Library will also reopen to film production for the first time in more than a decade.

Mayor Bass was joined by Adrin Nazarian and leaders from across the entertainment industry, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters Local 399, Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, and other partners committed to supporting production in Los Angeles.

“Working hand-in-hand with the industry, today we are making filming easier and more affordable in Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world,” said Mayor Bass.“The Griffith Observatory and L.A. Central Library have been the backdrop for some of the most iconic stories ever told. Today, we are continuing that legacy for the next generation of storytellers. City Hall will continue to champion key industry needs and work to create good-paying, union jobs and spur economic opportunity across our region in the process.”

📸 (Left to right) Doug Boney (Local 892), Mayor Karen Bass, Alex Tonisson (Local 600), and Malakhi Simmons (Local 728)

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Mar 11

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“Sandy Powell is punk.” ⚡️ In this clip from SyFy, actress Jessie Buckley and director Maggie Gyllenhaal reflect on collaborating with three-time Academy Award–winning costume designer and CDG member Sandy Powell on the costumes for The Bride!

Buckley speaks to Powell’s singular point of view — an expression that is entirely her own — and to the unforgettable orange dress worn by the Bride, a design that feels bold, vibrant, and full of life. 🧡

Gyllenhaal also reflects on the power of that striking color and the moment the dress was first lit on set, revealing the brilliance behind Powell’s creative vision. 🧵⚡️

The Bride! is now in theatres.
🎥: @syfy

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“Sandy Powell is punk.” ⚡️ In this clip from SyFy, actress Jessie Buckley and director Maggie Gyllenhaal reflect on collaborating with three-time Academy Award–winning costume designer and CDG member Sandy Powell on the costumes for The Bride!

Buckley speaks to Powell’s singular point of view — an expression that is entirely her own — and to the unforgettable orange dress worn by the Bride, a design that feels bold, vibrant, and full of life. 🧡

Gyllenhaal also reflects on the power of that striking color and the moment the dress was first lit on set, revealing the brilliance behind Powell’s creative vision. 🧵⚡️

The Bride! is now in theatres.
🎥: @syfy

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Mar 9

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Celebrating costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie, whose iconic costumes have defined glamour across stage, screen, and pop culture for decades. ✨

In this clip, Mackie discusses his extraordinary career and the artistry behind some of his most memorable designs at the Palm Springs Art Museum, where the exhibition Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie showcases the brilliance, craftsmanship, and imagination that have made his work legendary.

Repost: @bobmackie and his Design Director @joemcfate3 appear on Desert Chat to discuss some of his designs, which are currently on display at the @psartmuseum. Catch ‘Reflections Of Glamour: Bob Mackie” through March 30th, 2026.

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Celebrating costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie, whose iconic costumes have defined glamour across stage, screen, and pop culture for decades. ✨

In this clip, Mackie discusses his extraordinary career and the artistry behind some of his most memorable designs at the Palm Springs Art Museum, where the exhibition Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie showcases the brilliance, craftsmanship, and imagination that have made his work legendary.

Repost: @bobmackie and his Design Director @joemcfate3 appear on Desert Chat to discuss some of his designs, which are currently on display at the @psartmuseum. Catch ‘Reflections Of Glamour: Bob Mackie” through March 30th, 2026.

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Mar 6

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CDG member and costume illustrator Alan Villanueva has been bringing characters to life through costume illustration since joining the Guild in 2010. ✏️

With a lifelong passion for drawing characters, Alan approaches each project with a deep appreciation for storytelling through costume. He holds a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach, and further developed his artistic perspective while studying abroad in Firenze, Italy.

A dedicated collaborator, Alan works closely with costume designers to help interpret and visualize their ideas at every stage of the design process. From early concept exploration to presentation artwork that supports approvals and costume builds, his illustrations help translate creative vision into tangible design. His work often includes flats, call-outs, orthographic and turnaround views, colorway options, and highlighting unique construction details. Alan also brings 3D modeling into his process for visualization and fabrication support.

Whether the project is large or small, and across any genre, Alan embraces every opportunity to collaborate, contribute, and help bring a costume designer’s vision to life.

Slide Credits:
2.) TRON: Ares — Kevin Flynn
CD: Alix Friedberg & Christine Bieselin Clark
3.) Prey — Naru
CD: Stephanie Porter
4.) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Art Director: Murad Ainuddin
5.) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — Mother Ginger
CD: Jenny Beavan & Guy Dyas
6.) Descendants: Rise of Red — Ulyana
CD: Emilio Sosa

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CDG member and costume illustrator Alan Villanueva has been bringing characters to life through costume illustration since joining the Guild in 2010. ✏️

With a lifelong passion for drawing characters, Alan approaches each project with a deep appreciation for storytelling through costume. He holds a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach, and further developed his artistic perspective while studying abroad in Firenze, Italy.

A dedicated collaborator, Alan works closely with costume designers to help interpret and visualize their ideas at every stage of the design process. From early concept exploration to presentation artwork that supports approvals and costume builds, his illustrations help translate creative vision into tangible design. His work often includes flats, call-outs, orthographic and turnaround views, colorway options, and highlighting unique construction details. Alan also brings 3D modeling into his process for visualization and fabrication support.

Whether the project is large or small, and across any genre, Alan embraces every opportunity to collaborate, contribute, and help bring a costume designer’s vision to life.

Slide Credits:
2.) TRON: Ares — Kevin Flynn
CD: Alix Friedberg & Christine Bieselin Clark
3.) Prey — Naru
CD: Stephanie Porter
4.) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Art Director: Murad Ainuddin
5.) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — Mother Ginger
CD: Jenny Beavan & Guy Dyas
6.) Descendants: Rise of Red — Ulyana
CD: Emilio Sosa

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Mar 5

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In FX’s The Beauty, the glamorous world of high fashion takes a chilling turn when international supermodels begin dying under gruesome and mysterious circumstances. 💄

At the center of this seductive and unsettling world is the sharp, intentional costume design by CDG member Sarah Evelyn, whose work helps define a world where perfection is both irresistible and deadly.

“Working with Ryan Murphy and Lou Eyrich is a commitment to beauty in itself, so designing The Beauty was as intimidating as it was exciting. But it was worth the challenge.

We got to make so many of the costumes on the show, which can be rare for a contemporary series. Because we were contemporary/sci-fi and everything was about the aesthetic, it all mattered to the narrative itself — from the runway show and the assassins’ leather jackets to many of the corporation’s suits and coats, to almost all of Isabella Rossellini’s costumes.

There were the doctors, the nurses, the latex suits in the Condé Nast holding cell and more we got to build. It was truly a team effort from our cutter fitter, our MTO team, our ACDs, our shoppers, our background team, our set costumers and so on — it took all of us to create this.”

The final two episodes of the 11-episode first season of The Beauty begin airing on FX tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be available for streaming on FX on Hulu beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

Costume Illustrations by Gloria Kim. 🎨

#CDG #costumedesignersguild #nakedwithoutus #thebeauty

In FX’s The Beauty, the glamorous world of high fashion takes a chilling turn when international supermodels begin dying under gruesome and mysterious circumstances. 💄

At the center of this seductive and unsettling world is the sharp, intentional costume design by CDG member Sarah Evelyn, whose work helps define a world where perfection is both irresistible and deadly.

“Working with Ryan Murphy and Lou Eyrich is a commitment to beauty in itself, so designing The Beauty was as intimidating as it was exciting. But it was worth the challenge.

We got to make so many of the costumes on the show, which can be rare for a contemporary series. Because we were contemporary/sci-fi and everything was about the aesthetic, it all mattered to the narrative itself — from the runway show and the assassins’ leather jackets to many of the corporation’s suits and coats, to almost all of Isabella Rossellini’s costumes.

There were the doctors, the nurses, the latex suits in the Condé Nast holding cell and more we got to build. It was truly a team effort from our cutter fitter, our MTO team, our ACDs, our shoppers, our background team, our set costumers and so on — it took all of us to create this.”

The final two episodes of the 11-episode first season of The Beauty begin airing on FX tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be available for streaming on FX on Hulu beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

Costume Illustrations by Gloria Kim. 🎨

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Mar 4

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Celebrating the vibrant work of CDG member and costume designer Ernesto Martinez on Song Sung Blue. 💙❤️ In this clip from Dressed, the film’s stars — 2026 CDGA Spotlight Award Honoree Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, talk with Joe Zee to about the bold, high-voltage costume design that helped bring their characters to life.

Repost @songsungbluefilm : Bringing Lightning & Thunder to life. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join Joe Zee to discuss the vibrant magic of the costumes in SONG SUNG BLUE 💙❤️

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Celebrating the vibrant work of CDG member and costume designer Ernesto Martinez on Song Sung Blue. 💙❤️ In this clip from Dressed, the film’s stars — 2026 CDGA Spotlight Award Honoree Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, talk with Joe Zee to about the bold, high-voltage costume design that helped bring their characters to life.

Repost @songsungbluefilm : Bringing Lightning & Thunder to life. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join Joe Zee to discuss the vibrant magic of the costumes in SONG SUNG BLUE 💙❤️

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This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating iconic women in history through the art of costume design. ✨

From trailblazers and revolutionaries to artists, leaders, and legends, these stories come to life on screen through the visionary work of CDG members who shape how we see, understand, and remember them.

What films celebrating women in history will you be watching this month? 🎬✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #WomensHistoryMonth #NakedWithoutUs #JulieWeiss

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating iconic women in history through the art of costume design. ✨

From trailblazers and revolutionaries to artists, leaders, and legends, these stories come to life on screen through the visionary work of CDG members who shape how we see, understand, and remember them.

What films celebrating women in history will you be watching this month? 🎬✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #WomensHistoryMonth #NakedWithoutUs #JulieWeiss ...

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Mar 1

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Thank you to the beautiful members who attended the CDG General Membership Meeting today. There were legends (Albert Wolsky! Julie Weiss!) new members, and so many people from our singular costume community✨Thank you Terry and Brigitta for being the glue 🙌 and to Mike Miller for stopping by #costumedesignersguild #nakedwithoutus

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Feb 27

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Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, whose artistry continues to shape powerful cinematic storytelling. ✨

Jamison-Tanchuck is the costume designer behind Highest 2 Lowest, the 2025 American crime thriller directed by Spike Lee and marking his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington. Her work on the film was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design.

“From a lowly apprentice to costume designer, I’ve been part of the film community for at least five decades, and it’s been a journey I would not trade for anything. I’ve had joys and disappointments, but even the disappointments have been rewarding.
There’s a wonderful faith-based quote that describes my career: ‘Always continue to climb one step at a time, even though you might not completely see the staircase. There’s a power greater than ourselves who will reveal it in due time.’”

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

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Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, whose artistry continues to shape powerful cinematic storytelling. ✨

Jamison-Tanchuck is the costume designer behind Highest 2 Lowest, the 2025 American crime thriller directed by Spike Lee and marking his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington. Her work on the film was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design.

“From a lowly apprentice to costume designer, I’ve been part of the film community for at least five decades, and it’s been a journey I would not trade for anything. I’ve had joys and disappointments, but even the disappointments have been rewarding.
There’s a wonderful faith-based quote that describes my career: ‘Always continue to climb one step at a time, even though you might not completely see the staircase. There’s a power greater than ourselves who will reveal it in due time.’”

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

#CDG #CDG892 #NakedWithoutUs #spikelee #francinejamisontanchuck ...

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Feb 25

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We are proud to share an exciting new scholarship opportunity supporting the next generation of costume professionals ✨

The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705, the Eddie Marks Family, and Western Costume are proud to announce that the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship has been established and will award its first scholarship in July 2026.

This scholarship is available to all IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, and LiUNA Local 724 members in good standing for their children/dependents wishing to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2026.

Scholarship Award: $1,000
Applications Accepted: March 6 – July 1, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: July 20, 2026

Learn more about the Eddie Marks scholarship fund on the CDG website at costumedesignersguild.com/eddiemarks-scholarship

We are proud to share an exciting new scholarship opportunity supporting the next generation of costume professionals ✨

The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705, the Eddie Marks Family, and Western Costume are proud to announce that the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship has been established and will award its first scholarship in July 2026.

This scholarship is available to all IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, and LiUNA Local 724 members in good standing for their children/dependents wishing to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2026.

Scholarship Award: $1,000
Applications Accepted: March 6 – July 1, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: July 20, 2026

Learn more about the Eddie Marks scholarship fund on the CDG website at costumedesignersguild.com/eddiemarks-scholarship ...

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Feb 25

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Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Queensylvia Akuchie, whose vision continues to shape the world of Bel-Air. ✨

Akuchie has spent two seasons defining the style of the show’s young adult cast while also costuming iconic guest stars from the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Her work was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design—a powerful acknowledgment of storytelling through costume.

“With twenty years in this industry, I am deeply humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude to be recognized by the NAACP Awards for my work on Bel-Air.
Bel-Air is my love letter to Black culture. To share a category with legends I have looked up to my entire career is an honor I do not take lightly and will carry forever. What a dream come true!
I am committed to using this moment to be a voice for the unheard, and I am so grateful to be seen and to be in this space.” ✨

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

#CDG #CDG892 #NakedWithoutUs #BelAir #queensylviaakuchie

Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Queensylvia Akuchie, whose vision continues to shape the world of Bel-Air. ✨

Akuchie has spent two seasons defining the style of the show’s young adult cast while also costuming iconic guest stars from the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Her work was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design—a powerful acknowledgment of storytelling through costume.

“With twenty years in this industry, I am deeply humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude to be recognized by the NAACP Awards for my work on Bel-Air.
Bel-Air is my love letter to Black culture. To share a category with legends I have looked up to my entire career is an honor I do not take lightly and will carry forever. What a dream come true!
I am committed to using this moment to be a voice for the unheard, and I am so grateful to be seen and to be in this space.” ✨

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

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Feb 23

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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley on winning the BAFTA Film Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🏆✨

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Miyako Bellizzi (Marty Supreme)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

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Feb 12

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It’s almost showtime! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that starting at 5:00 PM PT, costume designer and CDG member Mandi Line will be hosting the 28th CDGA Red Carpet again this year, streaming live from @cdglocal892 Instagram!

Join us IRL as Mandi catches up with our phenomenal members, nominees, and costume community, showcasing all the glam, creativity, and excitement before the awards begin.

#CDGA #CDG892 #CostumeDesign #NakedWithoutUs

It’s almost showtime! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that starting at 5:00 PM PT, costume designer and CDG member Mandi Line will be hosting the 28th CDGA Red Carpet again this year, streaming live from @cdglocal892 Instagram!

Join us IRL as Mandi catches up with our phenomenal members, nominees, and costume community, showcasing all the glam, creativity, and excitement before the awards begin.

#CDGA #CDG892 #CostumeDesign #NakedWithoutUs ...

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Feb 6

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Sabrina Carpenter, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang joined forces at the original Muppet Theatre for a variety special celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show!

Costume designer and CDG member Daniel Selon had the joy of designing not only for the very human (and extremely talented) Sabrina Carpenter, but also for the Muppets themselves including the one and only Miss Piggy. 💄

“To say that creating costumes for The Muppets was a dream come true would be an understatement. Jim Henson’s creations have been a lasting inspiration in my life. I was honored to be invited into the legacy where laughter, giddy joy and a collaborative ‘Yes And!’ attitude is the common language. I hope this special episode makes way for a full series because we’re all desperately in need of some comedic light and messages of love right now. I hope you enjoy!”

The Muppet Show anniversary special is now streaming on Disney+.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #TheMuppetShow #SabrinaCarpenter #DanielSelon

Sabrina Carpenter, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang joined forces at the original Muppet Theatre for a variety special celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show!

Costume designer and CDG member Daniel Selon had the joy of designing not only for the very human (and extremely talented) Sabrina Carpenter, but also for the Muppets themselves including the one and only Miss Piggy. 💄

“To say that creating costumes for The Muppets was a dream come true would be an understatement. Jim Henson’s creations have been a lasting inspiration in my life. I was honored to be invited into the legacy where laughter, giddy joy and a collaborative ‘Yes And!’ attitude is the common language. I hope this special episode makes way for a full series because we’re all desperately in need of some comedic light and messages of love right now. I hope you enjoy!”

The Muppet Show anniversary special is now streaming on Disney+.

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Feb 5

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A little purple, a whole lot of legacy. 💜 Rewinding it back to when costume designer Michelle Cole brought the magic of Prince to Black-ish, earning yet another Emmy nomination with the unforgettable episode “Purple Rain.”

In just one week, we’ll celebrate Michelle Cole as she receives the Career Achievement Award at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Tickets are available through the link in our bio. 🎟️

The annual awards ceremony takes place live on Thursday, February 12, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.

#CDGA #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #MichelleCole #blackish

A little purple, a whole lot of legacy. 💜 Rewinding it back to when costume designer Michelle Cole brought the magic of Prince to Black-ish, earning yet another Emmy nomination with the unforgettable episode “Purple Rain.”

In just one week, we’ll celebrate Michelle Cole as she receives the Career Achievement Award at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Tickets are available through the link in our bio. 🎟️

The annual awards ceremony takes place live on Thursday, February 12, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.

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Feb 4

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Bringing Poppy Wright to life on screen meant transforming brief cues from Emily Henry’s novel into a fully realized costume narrative. People We Meet on Vacation costume designer and CDG member Colin Wilkes talks with Marie Claire about blending vintage finds, rom-com references, and subtle Easter eggs from the novel to shape Poppy’s evolving style.

Preparing for the film meant an extraordinary amount of exploration and refinement. “I think my camera roll has about 1,600 outfits that we tried on, I’m not even joking,” Wilkes laughs. “While taking cues from the books, we really wanted to be true to the story in our own way. This plot really changes, but I wanted to carry a lot of the same elements.”

Read the full article in our Stories or at MarieClaire.com.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #PeopleWeMeetOnVacation #ColinWilkes MarieClaire

Bringing Poppy Wright to life on screen meant transforming brief cues from Emily Henry’s novel into a fully realized costume narrative. People We Meet on Vacation costume designer and CDG member Colin Wilkes talks with Marie Claire about blending vintage finds, rom-com references, and subtle Easter eggs from the novel to shape Poppy’s evolving style.

Preparing for the film meant an extraordinary amount of exploration and refinement. “I think my camera roll has about 1,600 outfits that we tried on, I’m not even joking,” Wilkes laughs. “While taking cues from the books, we really wanted to be true to the story in our own way. This plot really changes, but I wanted to carry a lot of the same elements.”

Read the full article in our Stories or at MarieClaire.com.

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Feb 3

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Black history shapes our past, informs our present, and inspires the future of storytelling.

This month and always, we honor the designers and visionaries whose work continues to define costume design and the stories we tell.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#BlackHistoryMonth

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Feb 2

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For Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, costume designer Catherine Adair helps turn myth into something thrillingly tangible. In a recent Forbes feature, Adair’s work is singled out as one of the defining visual forces of the series, particularly in the now-beloved chariot race sequence. Cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin even calls the push-in on Annabeth’s gold armor his favorite shot of the entire season, noting that it’s Adair’s costume that “jumps off the screen” and holds the frame.

Adair’s approach balances spectacle with intention. Designing armor for young heroes meant thinking beyond how costumes read on camera to how they functioned in motion, under stunt conditions, and with safety always in mind. “They deserve to be dressed properly,” Adair explains. “Audiences are visually very smart. They know when it’s not real. They know when it doesn’t make sense.” The result is a world that feels grounded yet aspirational, where mythological grandeur meets practical storytelling.

Read the full article in our Stories or at Forbes.com.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #PercyJackson #CatherineAdair #Forbes

For Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, costume designer Catherine Adair helps turn myth into something thrillingly tangible. In a recent Forbes feature, Adair’s work is singled out as one of the defining visual forces of the series, particularly in the now-beloved chariot race sequence. Cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin even calls the push-in on Annabeth’s gold armor his favorite shot of the entire season, noting that it’s Adair’s costume that “jumps off the screen” and holds the frame.

Adair’s approach balances spectacle with intention. Designing armor for young heroes meant thinking beyond how costumes read on camera to how they functioned in motion, under stunt conditions, and with safety always in mind. “They deserve to be dressed properly,” Adair explains. “Audiences are visually very smart. They know when it’s not real. They know when it doesn’t make sense.” The result is a world that feels grounded yet aspirational, where mythological grandeur meets practical storytelling.

Read the full article in our Stories or at Forbes.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

With her fifth Academy Award nomination for costume design on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, CDG member Ruth E. Carter becomes the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history across all categories.

Every costume in Sinners tells a story, rooted in 1930s Southern style and connected to culture, history, and identity. Carter worked closely with Coogler to bring the twins’ journey, their hometown, and the world of Southern blues to vivid life.

“I didn’t realize just how important this film was going to be to everyone. It was important to me, and it was important to Ryan, but it feels like people have received every ounce that we put in it. Someone has commented on every piece of the puzzle, and that’s beautiful. That’s the way filmmaking should be,” Carter shares with Harper’s Bazaar.

Read the full feature linked in our Stories or on HarpersBazaar.com

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

With her fifth Academy Award nomination for costume design on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, CDG member Ruth E. Carter becomes the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history across all categories.

Every costume in Sinners tells a story, rooted in 1930s Southern style and connected to culture, history, and identity. Carter worked closely with Coogler to bring the twins’ journey, their hometown, and the world of Southern blues to vivid life.

“I didn’t realize just how important this film was going to be to everyone. It was important to me, and it was important to Ryan, but it feels like people have received every ounce that we put in it. Someone has commented on every piece of the puzzle, and that’s beautiful. That’s the way filmmaking should be,” Carter shares with Harper’s Bazaar.

Read the full feature linked in our Stories or on HarpersBazaar.com

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Marty Supreme explores how ambition, self-invention, and performance shape identity. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Miyako Bellizzi designed the costumes to reveal who Marty Mauser wants to be, from a humble Lower East Side shoe salesman to the world’s best table-tennis player.

In a new feature from Vogue, Bellizzi explains her approach: “It’s not necessarily who he is at the moment. It’s the man he wants to be.” Every costume tells Marty’s story, blending era, character, and aspiration into a cohesive visual language that drives the narrative forward.

Read the full article linked in our Stories or at Vogue.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Marty Supreme explores how ambition, self-invention, and performance shape identity. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Miyako Bellizzi designed the costumes to reveal who Marty Mauser wants to be, from a humble Lower East Side shoe salesman to the world’s best table-tennis player.

In a new feature from Vogue, Bellizzi explains her approach: “It’s not necessarily who he is at the moment. It’s the man he wants to be.” Every costume tells Marty’s story, blending era, character, and aspiration into a cohesive visual language that drives the narrative forward.

Read the full article linked in our Stories or at Vogue.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Hamnet brings Elizabethan dress to life in a way that feels both historically grounded and emotionally alive. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Malgosia Turzanska bends centuries-old silhouettes and fabrics into costumes that breathe, crack, and decay alongside the characters, reflecting the grief and resilience at the heart of Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.

In a new feature from Harper’s Bazaar, Turzanska explains her approach: “I studied the history of art and cultural anthropology before I started in costume design. Research is something I’m very familiar with. It’s one of my favorite parts of the job. I focus on learning everything I can, then I choose what’s useful. I don’t try to be historically accurate. It’s not a museum piece. It’s a human story, and that’s the most important thing for me. The most important thing is for the heart of the film to move uninterrupted.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at HarpersBazaar.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Hamnet brings Elizabethan dress to life in a way that feels both historically grounded and emotionally alive. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Malgosia Turzanska bends centuries-old silhouettes and fabrics into costumes that breathe, crack, and decay alongside the characters, reflecting the grief and resilience at the heart of Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.

In a new feature from Harper’s Bazaar, Turzanska explains her approach: “I studied the history of art and cultural anthropology before I started in costume design. Research is something I’m very familiar with. It’s one of my favorite parts of the job. I focus on learning everything I can, then I choose what’s useful. I don’t try to be historically accurate. It’s not a museum piece. It’s a human story, and that’s the most important thing for me. The most important thing is for the heart of the film to move uninterrupted.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at HarpersBazaar.com.

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Jan 27

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members. Frankenstein reimagines a familiar story through romance, tragedy, and visual opulence, an approach CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Kate Hawley shapes through deep research, shared artistic language, and emotional storytelling.

In a recent feature from W Magazine, Hawley reflects on her long-standing collaboration with Guillermo del Toro and how art history, literature, and color informed the film’s costumes, from Victorian silhouettes to operatic jewel tones and blood-filled gowns.

“We are similar in our love of operatic moments,” Hawley shares. “It’s about having a language you can share. I’m always trying to get inside the director’s head and interpret what they’re seeing, but with Guillermo, it’s a little bit easier because he’s got such a rich, vast knowledge of art, history, and literature.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at WMagazine.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members. Frankenstein reimagines a familiar story through romance, tragedy, and visual opulence, an approach CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Kate Hawley shapes through deep research, shared artistic language, and emotional storytelling.

In a recent feature from W Magazine, Hawley reflects on her long-standing collaboration with Guillermo del Toro and how art history, literature, and color informed the film’s costumes, from Victorian silhouettes to operatic jewel tones and blood-filled gowns.

“We are similar in our love of operatic moments,” Hawley shares. “It’s about having a language you can share. I’m always trying to get inside the director’s head and interpret what they’re seeing, but with Guillermo, it’s a little bit easier because he’s got such a rich, vast knowledge of art, history, and literature.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at WMagazine.com.

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Jan 26

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨ This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members.

Avatar: Fire and Ash pushes the boundaries of what costume design can be, blending physical craftsmanship with cutting-edge visual effects under the guidance of CDG member and 2026 Academy Award–nominated costume designer Deborah L. Scott.

In a new feature from Forbes, Scott shares how costume design remains essential even in the most technologically advanced cinematic worlds. From fully realized physical garments to detailed templates built specifically for VFX, every costume is designed as a tangible expression of character and identity.

“It’s absolutely costume,” Scott explains. “Anytime you have a body of any sort, what they are wearing is part of their identity… We made all the costumes in real life because of the complexity of the garments. If you don’t have it in real life, you just don’t have it.”

Read the full article via the link in our Stories or on Forbes.com.

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Jan 24

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There’s something wonderful, and maybe a little Wicked, waiting in Chicago… 💚 Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell is now on view at Griffin MSI. 🎭✨

This immersive exhibition at Griffin MSI in Chicago celebrates the work of CDG member and costume designer Paul Tazewell, featuring original costumes from Wicked, Hamilton, West Side Story, and more. Through iconic costumes, sketches, photography, and narration from Tazewell himself, the exhibition traces how imagination, craft, and storytelling come together to shape unforgettable characters on stage and screen.

Highlights include Glinda’s pink bubble dress and Elphaba’s Emerald City look from Wicked, the Schuyler Sisters’ Winter’s Ball gowns from Hamilton, Anita’s yellow dress from West Side Story, and Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala looks.

The exhibition is included with general admission and will be on view through September 7, 2026.

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There’s something wonderful, and maybe a little Wicked, waiting in Chicago… 💚 Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell is now on view at Griffin MSI. 🎭✨

This immersive exhibition at Griffin MSI in Chicago celebrates the work of CDG member and costume designer Paul Tazewell, featuring original costumes from Wicked, Hamilton, West Side Story, and more. Through iconic costumes, sketches, photography, and narration from Tazewell himself, the exhibition traces how imagination, craft, and storytelling come together to shape unforgettable characters on stage and screen.

Highlights include Glinda’s pink bubble dress and Elphaba’s Emerald City look from Wicked, the Schuyler Sisters’ Winter’s Ball gowns from Hamilton, Anita’s yellow dress from West Side Story, and Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala looks.

The exhibition is included with general admission and will be on view through September 7, 2026.

🎥: @msichicago Repost
📸 Photo credit: Daniel Boud, Sydney Morning Herald

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CDG member and costume illustrator Terry Pitts is a freehand, traditional artist whose background in fashion design and clothing technology has shaped her extensive career in costume illustration. 🎨

Terry’s early love for portrait sketching, fashion illustration, costume, and fashion history led to a path through the fashion design industry, commercial illustration, and fashion college instruction. These experiences laid the groundwork for her work in costume, where she collaborates with costume designers to interpret and document character concepts across the full creative workflow of the costume department. Blending portraiture, fashion history, and character storytelling, her illustrations support costume designers in visualizing and communicating their ideas for the screen.

Follow her work on Instagram: @terrypitts_27

Slide Credits:

2.) The Stand — CD: Angelina Kekich

3.) Elevation — CD: Aiesha Li

4.) Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies — CD: Angelina Kekich

5.) Billy the Kid Season 3 — CD: Carol Case

6.) Twilight Zone Season 2 — CD: Carol Case

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CDG member and costume illustrator Terry Pitts is a freehand, traditional artist whose background in fashion design and clothing technology has shaped her extensive career in costume illustration. 🎨

Terry’s early love for portrait sketching, fashion illustration, costume, and fashion history led to a path through the fashion design industry, commercial illustration, and fashion college instruction. These experiences laid the groundwork for her work in costume, where she collaborates with costume designers to interpret and document character concepts across the full creative workflow of the costume department. Blending portraiture, fashion history, and character storytelling, her illustrations support costume designers in visualizing and communicating their ideas for the screen.

Follow her work on Instagram: @terrypitts_27

Slide Credits:

2.) The Stand — CD: Angelina Kekich

3.) Elevation — CD: Aiesha Li

4.) Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies — CD: Angelina Kekich

5.) Billy the Kid Season 3 — CD: Carol Case

6.) Twilight Zone Season 2 — CD: Carol Case

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Jan 22

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The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced. We are thrilled to share that five CDG members have been recognized in the Outstanding Costume Design category. Let’s wish all five of our members a warm congratulations!

Deborah L. Scott, CDG Avatar: Fire and Ash 🔥

Kate Hawley, CDG Frankenstein ⚡️

Malgosia Turzanska, CDG Hamnet 🎭

Miyako Bellizzi, CDG Marty Supreme 🏓

Ruth E. Carter, CDG Sinners 🎸

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Jan 20

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Pluribus asks what clothing becomes when hierarchy, waste, and ornamentation are removed… a question CDG member and costume designer Jennifer Bryan answers through meticulous world building.

In a new profile from Fast Company by Jesus Diaz, Bryan reveals how she designed a world where clothing becomes pure function, stripped of status, ritual, and symbol.

“I pitched that the clothes shouldn’t signify any of that… basically just leaving clothing as a shell to cover your body, like a snail has a shell.”

Find the article linked in our Stories or on FastCompany.com
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The Costume Designers Guild honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we reflect on his enduring impact and his call for equity, dignity, and representation, values that continue to inspire our creative community.

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Costume designer and CDG member Stacey Battat joins the Fashion People podcast for a thoughtful conversation exploring the role of a costume designer, the power of color, and the process of creating character through costume.

As Stacey shares about character and costume design, “Developing visual concepts that support who they are as a character so that you can subtly tell certain parts of their story — the way I think about it, we are the visual representation of who they are.”

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📸: Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’

Costume designer and CDG member Stacey Battat joins the Fashion People podcast for a thoughtful conversation exploring the role of a costume designer, the power of color, and the process of creating character through costume.

As Stacey shares about character and costume design, “Developing visual concepts that support who they are as a character so that you can subtly tell certain parts of their story — the way I think about it, we are the visual representation of who they are.”

#CDG #CostumeDesignersGuild #nakedwithoutus
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The Spring 2026 issue of The Costume Designer Magazine is here! Explore inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes features, and the incredible work of our members. ✨

This issue’s cover pays homage to this year’s CDGA Career Achievement honoree Michelle Cole, whose groundbreaking career has transformed the art of television costume design—shaping character, expanding representation, and elevating the visual language of modern storytelling.

This issue also offers an in-depth look at the historic Vogue World: Hollywood show, the Bvlgari × CDGA partnership, a special Back to the Future movie night with Deborah L. Scott, a Stranger Things capsule collection with Amy Parris, a conversation with I Love LA costume designer Christina Flannery, as well as an In Focus feature honoring Paule Drissi.

💫 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: @fawnianewyork
Contributor: @hautespencer
Cover Illustration: @barbra.araujo of Career Achievement Honoree @michellecolecostumedesign

Visit the link in our bio to view the full issue.

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The Spring 2026 issue of The Costume Designer Magazine is here! Explore inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes features, and the incredible work of our members. ✨

This issue’s cover pays homage to this year’s CDGA Career Achievement honoree Michelle Cole, whose groundbreaking career has transformed the art of television costume design—shaping character, expanding representation, and elevating the visual language of modern storytelling.

This issue also offers an in-depth look at the historic Vogue World: Hollywood show, the Bvlgari × CDGA partnership, a special Back to the Future movie night with Deborah L. Scott, a Stranger Things capsule collection with Amy Parris, a conversation with I Love LA costume designer Christina Flannery, as well as an In Focus feature honoring Paule Drissi.

💫 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: @fawnianewyork
Contributor: @hautespencer
Cover Illustration: @barbra.araujo of Career Achievement Honoree @michellecolecostumedesign

Visit the link in our bio to view the full issue.

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Set in Yorkshire in 1916, as World War I reshapes everyday life, a small-town choral society finds resilience and connection through music in The Choral 🎶

Costume designer and CDG member Jenny Beavan brings the period to life through thoughtfully designed costumes that reflect community and the emotional weight of a world at war.

Jenny shares, “A British film but with universal themes: anti-war, anti-discrimination, celebrating the power of music to heal and mend. The clothes are simply true to the characters and location. As Alan Bennett (the film’s writer), himself from a town like Ramsden in Yorkshire, told me, ‘In those days my father had two suits. One was ‘my suit,’ and the other was ‘my other suit. ’ Wonderful insight, a gift for a costume designer!’”

The Choral is now playing in theaters.

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Set in Yorkshire in 1916, as World War I reshapes everyday life, a small-town choral society finds resilience and connection through music in The Choral 🎶

Costume designer and CDG member Jenny Beavan brings the period to life through thoughtfully designed costumes that reflect community and the emotional weight of a world at war.

Jenny shares, “A British film but with universal themes: anti-war, anti-discrimination, celebrating the power of music to heal and mend. The clothes are simply true to the characters and location. As Alan Bennett (the film’s writer), himself from a town like Ramsden in Yorkshire, told me, ‘In those days my father had two suits. One was ‘my suit,’ and the other was ‘my other suit. ’ Wonderful insight, a gift for a costume designer!’”

The Choral is now playing in theaters.

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We’re seeing double! 🏓 Costume designer and CDG member Erica D. Schwartz designed these custom looks for Hacks stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter at this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards, recreating Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s now iconic orange Chrome Hearts outfits from the Marty Supreme premiere.

As Erica shares, “Megan Stalter’s stylist Kathryn Typaldos reached out to me about doing these recreation outfits. Megan and Paul Downs came up with this idea as a joke and then decided to go for it. We had one week to make everything from scratch before the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Finding people who were still in LA and willing to work over the holidays was definitely a challenge. I also wanted to make sure and hire union members, since times are tough in the industry right now. Everything was shopped locally since it was such a time crunch. Heather Vandergriff made Paul’s suit and dress shirt. Kristen Carr made his ping pong bag and Megan’s orange purse. Marissa Soto made Megan’s gown. I had a very hard time finding all the hardware that matched the Chrome Hearts outfits, so I made the decision to have Supplies R Us 3D print them for us — all the buttons, the hardware on the ping pong bag, and the crosses on the necklace. Since everything needed to be monochromatic, we had to do a significant amount of custom painting to get everything to match. Robin Gurney painted the shoes, the 3D-printed objects, and the orange leopard print crosses on the orange purse and the orange boots.

We only got one fitting a day and a half before the red carpet (due to New Year’s). Everyone was working around the clock to make the magic happen, which is not an easy feat when tailoring stretch vinyl! It was truly a team effort that I could not have made happen without the help of my wonderful team of costumers.”
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We’re seeing double! 🏓 Costume designer and CDG member Erica D. Schwartz designed these custom looks for Hacks stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter at this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards, recreating Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s now iconic orange Chrome Hearts outfits from the Marty Supreme premiere.

As Erica shares, “Megan Stalter’s stylist Kathryn Typaldos reached out to me about doing these recreation outfits. Megan and Paul Downs came up with this idea as a joke and then decided to go for it. We had one week to make everything from scratch before the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Finding people who were still in LA and willing to work over the holidays was definitely a challenge. I also wanted to make sure and hire union members, since times are tough in the industry right now. Everything was shopped locally since it was such a time crunch. Heather Vandergriff made Paul’s suit and dress shirt. Kristen Carr made his ping pong bag and Megan’s orange purse. Marissa Soto made Megan’s gown. I had a very hard time finding all the hardware that matched the Chrome Hearts outfits, so I made the decision to have Supplies R Us 3D print them for us — all the buttons, the hardware on the ping pong bag, and the crosses on the necklace. Since everything needed to be monochromatic, we had to do a significant amount of custom painting to get everything to match. Robin Gurney painted the shoes, the 3D-printed objects, and the orange leopard print crosses on the orange purse and the orange boots.

We only got one fitting a day and a half before the red carpet (due to New Year’s). Everyone was working around the clock to make the magic happen, which is not an easy feat when tailoring stretch vinyl! It was truly a team effort that I could not have made happen without the help of my wonderful team of costumers.”
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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley for winning the Critics Choice Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🪲

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

Photo: Felix Kammerer as William and Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley for winning the Critics Choice Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🪲

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

Photo: Felix Kammerer as William and Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

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As we welcome the New Year, the Costume Designers Guild looks ahead with gratitude and excitement for what’s to come.

Wishing our members, costume community, and union kin a happy, healthy, and creative year as we continue to come together in collaboration in 2026. ✨

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Cheers to the New Year! As we welcome the New Year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible CDG members and the vibrant community that supports and inspires us every day. 🌟

Here’s to a bright, creative, and prosperous year ahead for everyone!

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On March 10, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced new steps to make filming in Los Angeles more accessible and affordable for the entertainment industry. 🎥

Doug Boney, Assistant Executive Director of the Costume Designers Guild, was present for the announcement alongside industry leaders and labor partners.
Among the changes: filming fees at the Griffith Observatory will be reduced from $100,000 to $30,000, returning to 2008 levels. The Los Angeles Central Library will also reopen to film production for the first time in more than a decade.

Mayor Bass was joined by Adrin Nazarian and leaders from across the entertainment industry, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters Local 399, Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, and other partners committed to supporting production in Los Angeles.

“Working hand-in-hand with the industry, today we are making filming easier and more affordable in Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world,” said Mayor Bass.“The Griffith Observatory and L.A. Central Library have been the backdrop for some of the most iconic stories ever told. Today, we are continuing that legacy for the next generation of storytellers. City Hall will continue to champion key industry needs and work to create good-paying, union jobs and spur economic opportunity across our region in the process.”

📸 (Left to right) Doug Boney (Local 892), Mayor Karen Bass, Alex Tonisson (Local 600), and Malakhi Simmons (Local 728)

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On March 10, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced new steps to make filming in Los Angeles more accessible and affordable for the entertainment industry. 🎥

Doug Boney, Assistant Executive Director of the Costume Designers Guild, was present for the announcement alongside industry leaders and labor partners.
Among the changes: filming fees at the Griffith Observatory will be reduced from $100,000 to $30,000, returning to 2008 levels. The Los Angeles Central Library will also reopen to film production for the first time in more than a decade.

Mayor Bass was joined by Adrin Nazarian and leaders from across the entertainment industry, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters Local 399, Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, the Motion Picture Association, and other partners committed to supporting production in Los Angeles.

“Working hand-in-hand with the industry, today we are making filming easier and more affordable in Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world,” said Mayor Bass.“The Griffith Observatory and L.A. Central Library have been the backdrop for some of the most iconic stories ever told. Today, we are continuing that legacy for the next generation of storytellers. City Hall will continue to champion key industry needs and work to create good-paying, union jobs and spur economic opportunity across our region in the process.”

📸 (Left to right) Doug Boney (Local 892), Mayor Karen Bass, Alex Tonisson (Local 600), and Malakhi Simmons (Local 728)

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“Sandy Powell is punk.” ⚡️ In this clip from SyFy, actress Jessie Buckley and director Maggie Gyllenhaal reflect on collaborating with three-time Academy Award–winning costume designer and CDG member Sandy Powell on the costumes for The Bride!

Buckley speaks to Powell’s singular point of view — an expression that is entirely her own — and to the unforgettable orange dress worn by the Bride, a design that feels bold, vibrant, and full of life. 🧡

Gyllenhaal also reflects on the power of that striking color and the moment the dress was first lit on set, revealing the brilliance behind Powell’s creative vision. 🧵⚡️

The Bride! is now in theatres.
🎥: @syfy

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“Sandy Powell is punk.” ⚡️ In this clip from SyFy, actress Jessie Buckley and director Maggie Gyllenhaal reflect on collaborating with three-time Academy Award–winning costume designer and CDG member Sandy Powell on the costumes for The Bride!

Buckley speaks to Powell’s singular point of view — an expression that is entirely her own — and to the unforgettable orange dress worn by the Bride, a design that feels bold, vibrant, and full of life. 🧡

Gyllenhaal also reflects on the power of that striking color and the moment the dress was first lit on set, revealing the brilliance behind Powell’s creative vision. 🧵⚡️

The Bride! is now in theatres.
🎥: @syfy

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #SandyPowell #TheBride #NakedWithoutUs ...

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Celebrating costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie, whose iconic costumes have defined glamour across stage, screen, and pop culture for decades. ✨

In this clip, Mackie discusses his extraordinary career and the artistry behind some of his most memorable designs at the Palm Springs Art Museum, where the exhibition Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie showcases the brilliance, craftsmanship, and imagination that have made his work legendary.

Repost: @bobmackie and his Design Director @joemcfate3 appear on Desert Chat to discuss some of his designs, which are currently on display at the @psartmuseum. Catch ‘Reflections Of Glamour: Bob Mackie” through March 30th, 2026.

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Celebrating costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie, whose iconic costumes have defined glamour across stage, screen, and pop culture for decades. ✨

In this clip, Mackie discusses his extraordinary career and the artistry behind some of his most memorable designs at the Palm Springs Art Museum, where the exhibition Reflections of Glamour: Bob Mackie showcases the brilliance, craftsmanship, and imagination that have made his work legendary.

Repost: @bobmackie and his Design Director @joemcfate3 appear on Desert Chat to discuss some of his designs, which are currently on display at the @psartmuseum. Catch ‘Reflections Of Glamour: Bob Mackie” through March 30th, 2026.

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CDG member and costume illustrator Alan Villanueva has been bringing characters to life through costume illustration since joining the Guild in 2010. ✏️

With a lifelong passion for drawing characters, Alan approaches each project with a deep appreciation for storytelling through costume. He holds a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach, and further developed his artistic perspective while studying abroad in Firenze, Italy.

A dedicated collaborator, Alan works closely with costume designers to help interpret and visualize their ideas at every stage of the design process. From early concept exploration to presentation artwork that supports approvals and costume builds, his illustrations help translate creative vision into tangible design. His work often includes flats, call-outs, orthographic and turnaround views, colorway options, and highlighting unique construction details. Alan also brings 3D modeling into his process for visualization and fabrication support.

Whether the project is large or small, and across any genre, Alan embraces every opportunity to collaborate, contribute, and help bring a costume designer’s vision to life.

Slide Credits:
2.) TRON: Ares — Kevin Flynn
CD: Alix Friedberg & Christine Bieselin Clark
3.) Prey — Naru
CD: Stephanie Porter
4.) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Art Director: Murad Ainuddin
5.) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — Mother Ginger
CD: Jenny Beavan & Guy Dyas
6.) Descendants: Rise of Red — Ulyana
CD: Emilio Sosa

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CDG member and costume illustrator Alan Villanueva has been bringing characters to life through costume illustration since joining the Guild in 2010. ✏️

With a lifelong passion for drawing characters, Alan approaches each project with a deep appreciation for storytelling through costume. He holds a BFA in Illustration from California State University, Long Beach, and further developed his artistic perspective while studying abroad in Firenze, Italy.

A dedicated collaborator, Alan works closely with costume designers to help interpret and visualize their ideas at every stage of the design process. From early concept exploration to presentation artwork that supports approvals and costume builds, his illustrations help translate creative vision into tangible design. His work often includes flats, call-outs, orthographic and turnaround views, colorway options, and highlighting unique construction details. Alan also brings 3D modeling into his process for visualization and fabrication support.

Whether the project is large or small, and across any genre, Alan embraces every opportunity to collaborate, contribute, and help bring a costume designer’s vision to life.

Slide Credits:
2.) TRON: Ares — Kevin Flynn
CD: Alix Friedberg & Christine Bieselin Clark
3.) Prey — Naru
CD: Stephanie Porter
4.) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Art Director: Murad Ainuddin
5.) The Nutcracker and the Four Realms — Mother Ginger
CD: Jenny Beavan & Guy Dyas
6.) Descendants: Rise of Red — Ulyana
CD: Emilio Sosa

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In FX’s The Beauty, the glamorous world of high fashion takes a chilling turn when international supermodels begin dying under gruesome and mysterious circumstances. 💄

At the center of this seductive and unsettling world is the sharp, intentional costume design by CDG member Sarah Evelyn, whose work helps define a world where perfection is both irresistible and deadly.

“Working with Ryan Murphy and Lou Eyrich is a commitment to beauty in itself, so designing The Beauty was as intimidating as it was exciting. But it was worth the challenge.

We got to make so many of the costumes on the show, which can be rare for a contemporary series. Because we were contemporary/sci-fi and everything was about the aesthetic, it all mattered to the narrative itself — from the runway show and the assassins’ leather jackets to many of the corporation’s suits and coats, to almost all of Isabella Rossellini’s costumes.

There were the doctors, the nurses, the latex suits in the Condé Nast holding cell and more we got to build. It was truly a team effort from our cutter fitter, our MTO team, our ACDs, our shoppers, our background team, our set costumers and so on — it took all of us to create this.”

The final two episodes of the 11-episode first season of The Beauty begin airing on FX tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be available for streaming on FX on Hulu beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

Costume Illustrations by Gloria Kim. 🎨

#CDG #costumedesignersguild #nakedwithoutus #thebeauty

In FX’s The Beauty, the glamorous world of high fashion takes a chilling turn when international supermodels begin dying under gruesome and mysterious circumstances. 💄

At the center of this seductive and unsettling world is the sharp, intentional costume design by CDG member Sarah Evelyn, whose work helps define a world where perfection is both irresistible and deadly.

“Working with Ryan Murphy and Lou Eyrich is a commitment to beauty in itself, so designing The Beauty was as intimidating as it was exciting. But it was worth the challenge.

We got to make so many of the costumes on the show, which can be rare for a contemporary series. Because we were contemporary/sci-fi and everything was about the aesthetic, it all mattered to the narrative itself — from the runway show and the assassins’ leather jackets to many of the corporation’s suits and coats, to almost all of Isabella Rossellini’s costumes.

There were the doctors, the nurses, the latex suits in the Condé Nast holding cell and more we got to build. It was truly a team effort from our cutter fitter, our MTO team, our ACDs, our shoppers, our background team, our set costumers and so on — it took all of us to create this.”

The final two episodes of the 11-episode first season of The Beauty begin airing on FX tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will be available for streaming on FX on Hulu beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

Costume Illustrations by Gloria Kim. 🎨

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Celebrating the vibrant work of CDG member and costume designer Ernesto Martinez on Song Sung Blue. 💙❤️ In this clip from Dressed, the film’s stars — 2026 CDGA Spotlight Award Honoree Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, talk with Joe Zee to about the bold, high-voltage costume design that helped bring their characters to life.

Repost @songsungbluefilm : Bringing Lightning & Thunder to life. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join Joe Zee to discuss the vibrant magic of the costumes in SONG SUNG BLUE 💙❤️

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Celebrating the vibrant work of CDG member and costume designer Ernesto Martinez on Song Sung Blue. 💙❤️ In this clip from Dressed, the film’s stars — 2026 CDGA Spotlight Award Honoree Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, talk with Joe Zee to about the bold, high-voltage costume design that helped bring their characters to life.

Repost @songsungbluefilm : Bringing Lightning & Thunder to life. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join Joe Zee to discuss the vibrant magic of the costumes in SONG SUNG BLUE 💙❤️

#cdg892 #costumedesignersguild #nakedwithoutus #Dressed #ernestomartinez ...

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This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating iconic women in history through the art of costume design. ✨

From trailblazers and revolutionaries to artists, leaders, and legends, these stories come to life on screen through the visionary work of CDG members who shape how we see, understand, and remember them.

What films celebrating women in history will you be watching this month? 🎬✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #WomensHistoryMonth #NakedWithoutUs #JulieWeiss

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating iconic women in history through the art of costume design. ✨

From trailblazers and revolutionaries to artists, leaders, and legends, these stories come to life on screen through the visionary work of CDG members who shape how we see, understand, and remember them.

What films celebrating women in history will you be watching this month? 🎬✨

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #WomensHistoryMonth #NakedWithoutUs #JulieWeiss ...

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Thank you to the beautiful members who attended the CDG General Membership Meeting today. There were legends (Albert Wolsky! Julie Weiss!) new members, and so many people from our singular costume community✨Thank you Terry and Brigitta for being the glue 🙌 and to Mike Miller for stopping by #costumedesignersguild #nakedwithoutus

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Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, whose artistry continues to shape powerful cinematic storytelling. ✨

Jamison-Tanchuck is the costume designer behind Highest 2 Lowest, the 2025 American crime thriller directed by Spike Lee and marking his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington. Her work on the film was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design.

“From a lowly apprentice to costume designer, I’ve been part of the film community for at least five decades, and it’s been a journey I would not trade for anything. I’ve had joys and disappointments, but even the disappointments have been rewarding.
There’s a wonderful faith-based quote that describes my career: ‘Always continue to climb one step at a time, even though you might not completely see the staircase. There’s a power greater than ourselves who will reveal it in due time.’”

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

#CDG #CDG892 #NakedWithoutUs #spikelee #francinejamisontanchuck

Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck, whose artistry continues to shape powerful cinematic storytelling. ✨

Jamison-Tanchuck is the costume designer behind Highest 2 Lowest, the 2025 American crime thriller directed by Spike Lee and marking his fifth collaboration with Denzel Washington. Her work on the film was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design.

“From a lowly apprentice to costume designer, I’ve been part of the film community for at least five decades, and it’s been a journey I would not trade for anything. I’ve had joys and disappointments, but even the disappointments have been rewarding.
There’s a wonderful faith-based quote that describes my career: ‘Always continue to climb one step at a time, even though you might not completely see the staircase. There’s a power greater than ourselves who will reveal it in due time.’”

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

#CDG #CDG892 #NakedWithoutUs #spikelee #francinejamisontanchuck ...

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We are proud to share an exciting new scholarship opportunity supporting the next generation of costume professionals ✨

The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705, the Eddie Marks Family, and Western Costume are proud to announce that the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship has been established and will award its first scholarship in July 2026.

This scholarship is available to all IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, and LiUNA Local 724 members in good standing for their children/dependents wishing to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2026.

Scholarship Award: $1,000
Applications Accepted: March 6 – July 1, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: July 20, 2026

Learn more about the Eddie Marks scholarship fund on the CDG website at costumedesignersguild.com/eddiemarks-scholarship

We are proud to share an exciting new scholarship opportunity supporting the next generation of costume professionals ✨

The Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705, the Eddie Marks Family, and Western Costume are proud to announce that the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship has been established and will award its first scholarship in July 2026.

This scholarship is available to all IATSE, Teamsters Local 399, and LiUNA Local 724 members in good standing for their children/dependents wishing to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2026.

Scholarship Award: $1,000
Applications Accepted: March 6 – July 1, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: July 20, 2026

Learn more about the Eddie Marks scholarship fund on the CDG website at costumedesignersguild.com/eddiemarks-scholarship ...

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Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Queensylvia Akuchie, whose vision continues to shape the world of Bel-Air. ✨

Akuchie has spent two seasons defining the style of the show’s young adult cast while also costuming iconic guest stars from the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Her work was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design—a powerful acknowledgment of storytelling through costume.

“With twenty years in this industry, I am deeply humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude to be recognized by the NAACP Awards for my work on Bel-Air.
Bel-Air is my love letter to Black culture. To share a category with legends I have looked up to my entire career is an honor I do not take lightly and will carry forever. What a dream come true!
I am committed to using this moment to be a voice for the unheard, and I am so grateful to be seen and to be in this space.” ✨

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

#CDG #CDG892 #NakedWithoutUs #BelAir #queensylviaakuchie

Celebrating the extraordinary work of CDG member and costume designer Queensylvia Akuchie, whose vision continues to shape the world of Bel-Air. ✨

Akuchie has spent two seasons defining the style of the show’s young adult cast while also costuming iconic guest stars from the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Her work was recently recognized with a nomination at the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Costume Design—a powerful acknowledgment of storytelling through costume.

“With twenty years in this industry, I am deeply humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude to be recognized by the NAACP Awards for my work on Bel-Air.
Bel-Air is my love letter to Black culture. To share a category with legends I have looked up to my entire career is an honor I do not take lightly and will carry forever. What a dream come true!
I am committed to using this moment to be a voice for the unheard, and I am so grateful to be seen and to be in this space.” ✨

Congratulations to our CDG members nominated at the 57th NAACP Image Awards in Outstanding Costume Design (Television or film).
Queensylvia Akuchie - Bel-Air
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck - Highest 2 Lowest
Ruth E. Carter - Sinners
Paul Tazewell - Wicked: For Good

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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley on winning the BAFTA Film Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🏆✨

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Miyako Bellizzi (Marty Supreme)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

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It’s almost showtime! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that starting at 5:00 PM PT, costume designer and CDG member Mandi Line will be hosting the 28th CDGA Red Carpet again this year, streaming live from @cdglocal892 Instagram!

Join us IRL as Mandi catches up with our phenomenal members, nominees, and costume community, showcasing all the glam, creativity, and excitement before the awards begin.

#CDGA #CDG892 #CostumeDesign #NakedWithoutUs

It’s almost showtime! ✨ We’re thrilled to announce that starting at 5:00 PM PT, costume designer and CDG member Mandi Line will be hosting the 28th CDGA Red Carpet again this year, streaming live from @cdglocal892 Instagram!

Join us IRL as Mandi catches up with our phenomenal members, nominees, and costume community, showcasing all the glam, creativity, and excitement before the awards begin.

#CDGA #CDG892 #CostumeDesign #NakedWithoutUs ...

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Sabrina Carpenter, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang joined forces at the original Muppet Theatre for a variety special celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show!

Costume designer and CDG member Daniel Selon had the joy of designing not only for the very human (and extremely talented) Sabrina Carpenter, but also for the Muppets themselves including the one and only Miss Piggy. 💄

“To say that creating costumes for The Muppets was a dream come true would be an understatement. Jim Henson’s creations have been a lasting inspiration in my life. I was honored to be invited into the legacy where laughter, giddy joy and a collaborative ‘Yes And!’ attitude is the common language. I hope this special episode makes way for a full series because we’re all desperately in need of some comedic light and messages of love right now. I hope you enjoy!”

The Muppet Show anniversary special is now streaming on Disney+.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #TheMuppetShow #SabrinaCarpenter #DanielSelon

Sabrina Carpenter, Miss Piggy, and the entire Muppet gang joined forces at the original Muppet Theatre for a variety special celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show!

Costume designer and CDG member Daniel Selon had the joy of designing not only for the very human (and extremely talented) Sabrina Carpenter, but also for the Muppets themselves including the one and only Miss Piggy. 💄

“To say that creating costumes for The Muppets was a dream come true would be an understatement. Jim Henson’s creations have been a lasting inspiration in my life. I was honored to be invited into the legacy where laughter, giddy joy and a collaborative ‘Yes And!’ attitude is the common language. I hope this special episode makes way for a full series because we’re all desperately in need of some comedic light and messages of love right now. I hope you enjoy!”

The Muppet Show anniversary special is now streaming on Disney+.

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A little purple, a whole lot of legacy. 💜 Rewinding it back to when costume designer Michelle Cole brought the magic of Prince to Black-ish, earning yet another Emmy nomination with the unforgettable episode “Purple Rain.”

In just one week, we’ll celebrate Michelle Cole as she receives the Career Achievement Award at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Tickets are available through the link in our bio. 🎟️

The annual awards ceremony takes place live on Thursday, February 12, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.

#CDGA #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #MichelleCole #blackish

A little purple, a whole lot of legacy. 💜 Rewinding it back to when costume designer Michelle Cole brought the magic of Prince to Black-ish, earning yet another Emmy nomination with the unforgettable episode “Purple Rain.”

In just one week, we’ll celebrate Michelle Cole as she receives the Career Achievement Award at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards.

Tickets are available through the link in our bio. 🎟️

The annual awards ceremony takes place live on Thursday, February 12, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.

#CDGA #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #MichelleCole #blackish ...

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Bringing Poppy Wright to life on screen meant transforming brief cues from Emily Henry’s novel into a fully realized costume narrative. People We Meet on Vacation costume designer and CDG member Colin Wilkes talks with Marie Claire about blending vintage finds, rom-com references, and subtle Easter eggs from the novel to shape Poppy’s evolving style.

Preparing for the film meant an extraordinary amount of exploration and refinement. “I think my camera roll has about 1,600 outfits that we tried on, I’m not even joking,” Wilkes laughs. “While taking cues from the books, we really wanted to be true to the story in our own way. This plot really changes, but I wanted to carry a lot of the same elements.”

Read the full article in our Stories or at MarieClaire.com.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #PeopleWeMeetOnVacation #ColinWilkes MarieClaire

Bringing Poppy Wright to life on screen meant transforming brief cues from Emily Henry’s novel into a fully realized costume narrative. People We Meet on Vacation costume designer and CDG member Colin Wilkes talks with Marie Claire about blending vintage finds, rom-com references, and subtle Easter eggs from the novel to shape Poppy’s evolving style.

Preparing for the film meant an extraordinary amount of exploration and refinement. “I think my camera roll has about 1,600 outfits that we tried on, I’m not even joking,” Wilkes laughs. “While taking cues from the books, we really wanted to be true to the story in our own way. This plot really changes, but I wanted to carry a lot of the same elements.”

Read the full article in our Stories or at MarieClaire.com.

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Black history shapes our past, informs our present, and inspires the future of storytelling.

This month and always, we honor the designers and visionaries whose work continues to define costume design and the stories we tell.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#BlackHistoryMonth

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For Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, costume designer Catherine Adair helps turn myth into something thrillingly tangible. In a recent Forbes feature, Adair’s work is singled out as one of the defining visual forces of the series, particularly in the now-beloved chariot race sequence. Cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin even calls the push-in on Annabeth’s gold armor his favorite shot of the entire season, noting that it’s Adair’s costume that “jumps off the screen” and holds the frame.

Adair’s approach balances spectacle with intention. Designing armor for young heroes meant thinking beyond how costumes read on camera to how they functioned in motion, under stunt conditions, and with safety always in mind. “They deserve to be dressed properly,” Adair explains. “Audiences are visually very smart. They know when it’s not real. They know when it doesn’t make sense.” The result is a world that feels grounded yet aspirational, where mythological grandeur meets practical storytelling.

Read the full article in our Stories or at Forbes.com.

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #PercyJackson #CatherineAdair #Forbes

For Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, costume designer Catherine Adair helps turn myth into something thrillingly tangible. In a recent Forbes feature, Adair’s work is singled out as one of the defining visual forces of the series, particularly in the now-beloved chariot race sequence. Cinematographer Jules O’Loughlin even calls the push-in on Annabeth’s gold armor his favorite shot of the entire season, noting that it’s Adair’s costume that “jumps off the screen” and holds the frame.

Adair’s approach balances spectacle with intention. Designing armor for young heroes meant thinking beyond how costumes read on camera to how they functioned in motion, under stunt conditions, and with safety always in mind. “They deserve to be dressed properly,” Adair explains. “Audiences are visually very smart. They know when it’s not real. They know when it doesn’t make sense.” The result is a world that feels grounded yet aspirational, where mythological grandeur meets practical storytelling.

Read the full article in our Stories or at Forbes.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

With her fifth Academy Award nomination for costume design on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, CDG member Ruth E. Carter becomes the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history across all categories.

Every costume in Sinners tells a story, rooted in 1930s Southern style and connected to culture, history, and identity. Carter worked closely with Coogler to bring the twins’ journey, their hometown, and the world of Southern blues to vivid life.

“I didn’t realize just how important this film was going to be to everyone. It was important to me, and it was important to Ryan, but it feels like people have received every ounce that we put in it. Someone has commented on every piece of the puzzle, and that’s beautiful. That’s the way filmmaking should be,” Carter shares with Harper’s Bazaar.

Read the full feature linked in our Stories or on HarpersBazaar.com

#CostumeDesignersGuild #CostumeDesign #Sinners #RuthECarter #Oscars2026

The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

With her fifth Academy Award nomination for costume design on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, CDG member Ruth E. Carter becomes the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history across all categories.

Every costume in Sinners tells a story, rooted in 1930s Southern style and connected to culture, history, and identity. Carter worked closely with Coogler to bring the twins’ journey, their hometown, and the world of Southern blues to vivid life.

“I didn’t realize just how important this film was going to be to everyone. It was important to me, and it was important to Ryan, but it feels like people have received every ounce that we put in it. Someone has commented on every piece of the puzzle, and that’s beautiful. That’s the way filmmaking should be,” Carter shares with Harper’s Bazaar.

Read the full feature linked in our Stories or on HarpersBazaar.com

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Marty Supreme explores how ambition, self-invention, and performance shape identity. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Miyako Bellizzi designed the costumes to reveal who Marty Mauser wants to be, from a humble Lower East Side shoe salesman to the world’s best table-tennis player.

In a new feature from Vogue, Bellizzi explains her approach: “It’s not necessarily who he is at the moment. It’s the man he wants to be.” Every costume tells Marty’s story, blending era, character, and aspiration into a cohesive visual language that drives the narrative forward.

Read the full article linked in our Stories or at Vogue.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Marty Supreme explores how ambition, self-invention, and performance shape identity. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Miyako Bellizzi designed the costumes to reveal who Marty Mauser wants to be, from a humble Lower East Side shoe salesman to the world’s best table-tennis player.

In a new feature from Vogue, Bellizzi explains her approach: “It’s not necessarily who he is at the moment. It’s the man he wants to be.” Every costume tells Marty’s story, blending era, character, and aspiration into a cohesive visual language that drives the narrative forward.

Read the full article linked in our Stories or at Vogue.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Hamnet brings Elizabethan dress to life in a way that feels both historically grounded and emotionally alive. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Malgosia Turzanska bends centuries-old silhouettes and fabrics into costumes that breathe, crack, and decay alongside the characters, reflecting the grief and resilience at the heart of Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.

In a new feature from Harper’s Bazaar, Turzanska explains her approach: “I studied the history of art and cultural anthropology before I started in costume design. Research is something I’m very familiar with. It’s one of my favorite parts of the job. I focus on learning everything I can, then I choose what’s useful. I don’t try to be historically accurate. It’s not a museum piece. It’s a human story, and that’s the most important thing for me. The most important thing is for the heart of the film to move uninterrupted.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at HarpersBazaar.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

Hamnet brings Elizabethan dress to life in a way that feels both historically grounded and emotionally alive. CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Malgosia Turzanska bends centuries-old silhouettes and fabrics into costumes that breathe, crack, and decay alongside the characters, reflecting the grief and resilience at the heart of Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.

In a new feature from Harper’s Bazaar, Turzanska explains her approach: “I studied the history of art and cultural anthropology before I started in costume design. Research is something I’m very familiar with. It’s one of my favorite parts of the job. I focus on learning everything I can, then I choose what’s useful. I don’t try to be historically accurate. It’s not a museum piece. It’s a human story, and that’s the most important thing for me. The most important thing is for the heart of the film to move uninterrupted.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at HarpersBazaar.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members. Frankenstein reimagines a familiar story through romance, tragedy, and visual opulence, an approach CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Kate Hawley shapes through deep research, shared artistic language, and emotional storytelling.

In a recent feature from W Magazine, Hawley reflects on her long-standing collaboration with Guillermo del Toro and how art history, literature, and color informed the film’s costumes, from Victorian silhouettes to operatic jewel tones and blood-filled gowns.

“We are similar in our love of operatic moments,” Hawley shares. “It’s about having a language you can share. I’m always trying to get inside the director’s head and interpret what they’re seeing, but with Guillermo, it’s a little bit easier because he’s got such a rich, vast knowledge of art, history, and literature.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at WMagazine.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨

This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members. Frankenstein reimagines a familiar story through romance, tragedy, and visual opulence, an approach CDG member and 2026 Academy Award-nominated costume designer Kate Hawley shapes through deep research, shared artistic language, and emotional storytelling.

In a recent feature from W Magazine, Hawley reflects on her long-standing collaboration with Guillermo del Toro and how art history, literature, and color informed the film’s costumes, from Victorian silhouettes to operatic jewel tones and blood-filled gowns.

“We are similar in our love of operatic moments,” Hawley shares. “It’s about having a language you can share. I’m always trying to get inside the director’s head and interpret what they’re seeing, but with Guillermo, it’s a little bit easier because he’s got such a rich, vast knowledge of art, history, and literature.”

Read the full story linked in our Stories or at WMagazine.com.

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The nominations are in, and the spotlight is on costume design. 🎬✨ This week, we’re proud to recognize CDG’s 2026 Academy Award–nominated members.

Avatar: Fire and Ash pushes the boundaries of what costume design can be, blending physical craftsmanship with cutting-edge visual effects under the guidance of CDG member and 2026 Academy Award–nominated costume designer Deborah L. Scott.

In a new feature from Forbes, Scott shares how costume design remains essential even in the most technologically advanced cinematic worlds. From fully realized physical garments to detailed templates built specifically for VFX, every costume is designed as a tangible expression of character and identity.

“It’s absolutely costume,” Scott explains. “Anytime you have a body of any sort, what they are wearing is part of their identity… We made all the costumes in real life because of the complexity of the garments. If you don’t have it in real life, you just don’t have it.”

Read the full article via the link in our Stories or on Forbes.com.

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There’s something wonderful, and maybe a little Wicked, waiting in Chicago… 💚 Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell is now on view at Griffin MSI. 🎭✨

This immersive exhibition at Griffin MSI in Chicago celebrates the work of CDG member and costume designer Paul Tazewell, featuring original costumes from Wicked, Hamilton, West Side Story, and more. Through iconic costumes, sketches, photography, and narration from Tazewell himself, the exhibition traces how imagination, craft, and storytelling come together to shape unforgettable characters on stage and screen.

Highlights include Glinda’s pink bubble dress and Elphaba’s Emerald City look from Wicked, the Schuyler Sisters’ Winter’s Ball gowns from Hamilton, Anita’s yellow dress from West Side Story, and Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala looks.

The exhibition is included with general admission and will be on view through September 7, 2026.

🎥: @msichicago Repost
📸 Photo credit: Daniel Boud, Sydney Morning Herald

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There’s something wonderful, and maybe a little Wicked, waiting in Chicago… 💚 Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell is now on view at Griffin MSI. 🎭✨

This immersive exhibition at Griffin MSI in Chicago celebrates the work of CDG member and costume designer Paul Tazewell, featuring original costumes from Wicked, Hamilton, West Side Story, and more. Through iconic costumes, sketches, photography, and narration from Tazewell himself, the exhibition traces how imagination, craft, and storytelling come together to shape unforgettable characters on stage and screen.

Highlights include Glinda’s pink bubble dress and Elphaba’s Emerald City look from Wicked, the Schuyler Sisters’ Winter’s Ball gowns from Hamilton, Anita’s yellow dress from West Side Story, and Janelle Monáe’s Met Gala looks.

The exhibition is included with general admission and will be on view through September 7, 2026.

🎥: @msichicago Repost
📸 Photo credit: Daniel Boud, Sydney Morning Herald

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CDG member and costume illustrator Terry Pitts is a freehand, traditional artist whose background in fashion design and clothing technology has shaped her extensive career in costume illustration. 🎨

Terry’s early love for portrait sketching, fashion illustration, costume, and fashion history led to a path through the fashion design industry, commercial illustration, and fashion college instruction. These experiences laid the groundwork for her work in costume, where she collaborates with costume designers to interpret and document character concepts across the full creative workflow of the costume department. Blending portraiture, fashion history, and character storytelling, her illustrations support costume designers in visualizing and communicating their ideas for the screen.

Follow her work on Instagram: @terrypitts_27

Slide Credits:

2.) The Stand — CD: Angelina Kekich

3.) Elevation — CD: Aiesha Li

4.) Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies — CD: Angelina Kekich

5.) Billy the Kid Season 3 — CD: Carol Case

6.) Twilight Zone Season 2 — CD: Carol Case

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CDG member and costume illustrator Terry Pitts is a freehand, traditional artist whose background in fashion design and clothing technology has shaped her extensive career in costume illustration. 🎨

Terry’s early love for portrait sketching, fashion illustration, costume, and fashion history led to a path through the fashion design industry, commercial illustration, and fashion college instruction. These experiences laid the groundwork for her work in costume, where she collaborates with costume designers to interpret and document character concepts across the full creative workflow of the costume department. Blending portraiture, fashion history, and character storytelling, her illustrations support costume designers in visualizing and communicating their ideas for the screen.

Follow her work on Instagram: @terrypitts_27

Slide Credits:

2.) The Stand — CD: Angelina Kekich

3.) Elevation — CD: Aiesha Li

4.) Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies — CD: Angelina Kekich

5.) Billy the Kid Season 3 — CD: Carol Case

6.) Twilight Zone Season 2 — CD: Carol Case

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Jan 22

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The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced. We are thrilled to share that five CDG members have been recognized in the Outstanding Costume Design category. Let’s wish all five of our members a warm congratulations!

Deborah L. Scott, CDG Avatar: Fire and Ash 🔥

Kate Hawley, CDG Frankenstein ⚡️

Malgosia Turzanska, CDG Hamnet 🎭

Miyako Bellizzi, CDG Marty Supreme 🏓

Ruth E. Carter, CDG Sinners 🎸

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Jan 20

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Pluribus asks what clothing becomes when hierarchy, waste, and ornamentation are removed… a question CDG member and costume designer Jennifer Bryan answers through meticulous world building.

In a new profile from Fast Company by Jesus Diaz, Bryan reveals how she designed a world where clothing becomes pure function, stripped of status, ritual, and symbol.

“I pitched that the clothes shouldn’t signify any of that… basically just leaving clothing as a shell to cover your body, like a snail has a shell.”

Find the article linked in our Stories or on FastCompany.com
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Jan 19

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The Costume Designers Guild honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we reflect on his enduring impact and his call for equity, dignity, and representation, values that continue to inspire our creative community.

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Jan 15

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Costume designer and CDG member Stacey Battat joins the Fashion People podcast for a thoughtful conversation exploring the role of a costume designer, the power of color, and the process of creating character through costume.

As Stacey shares about character and costume design, “Developing visual concepts that support who they are as a character so that you can subtly tell certain parts of their story — the way I think about it, we are the visual representation of who they are.”

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📸: Cailee Spaeny in ‘Priscilla’

Costume designer and CDG member Stacey Battat joins the Fashion People podcast for a thoughtful conversation exploring the role of a costume designer, the power of color, and the process of creating character through costume.

As Stacey shares about character and costume design, “Developing visual concepts that support who they are as a character so that you can subtly tell certain parts of their story — the way I think about it, we are the visual representation of who they are.”

#CDG #CostumeDesignersGuild #nakedwithoutus
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The Spring 2026 issue of The Costume Designer Magazine is here! Explore inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes features, and the incredible work of our members. ✨

This issue’s cover pays homage to this year’s CDGA Career Achievement honoree Michelle Cole, whose groundbreaking career has transformed the art of television costume design—shaping character, expanding representation, and elevating the visual language of modern storytelling.

This issue also offers an in-depth look at the historic Vogue World: Hollywood show, the Bvlgari × CDGA partnership, a special Back to the Future movie night with Deborah L. Scott, a Stranger Things capsule collection with Amy Parris, a conversation with I Love LA costume designer Christina Flannery, as well as an In Focus feature honoring Paule Drissi.

💫 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: @fawnianewyork
Contributor: @hautespencer
Cover Illustration: @barbra.araujo of Career Achievement Honoree @michellecolecostumedesign

Visit the link in our bio to view the full issue.

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#TheCostumeDesignerMagazine

The Spring 2026 issue of The Costume Designer Magazine is here! Explore inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes features, and the incredible work of our members. ✨

This issue’s cover pays homage to this year’s CDGA Career Achievement honoree Michelle Cole, whose groundbreaking career has transformed the art of television costume design—shaping character, expanding representation, and elevating the visual language of modern storytelling.

This issue also offers an in-depth look at the historic Vogue World: Hollywood show, the Bvlgari × CDGA partnership, a special Back to the Future movie night with Deborah L. Scott, a Stranger Things capsule collection with Amy Parris, a conversation with I Love LA costume designer Christina Flannery, as well as an In Focus feature honoring Paule Drissi.

💫 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: @fawnianewyork
Contributor: @hautespencer
Cover Illustration: @barbra.araujo of Career Achievement Honoree @michellecolecostumedesign

Visit the link in our bio to view the full issue.

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Set in Yorkshire in 1916, as World War I reshapes everyday life, a small-town choral society finds resilience and connection through music in The Choral 🎶

Costume designer and CDG member Jenny Beavan brings the period to life through thoughtfully designed costumes that reflect community and the emotional weight of a world at war.

Jenny shares, “A British film but with universal themes: anti-war, anti-discrimination, celebrating the power of music to heal and mend. The clothes are simply true to the characters and location. As Alan Bennett (the film’s writer), himself from a town like Ramsden in Yorkshire, told me, ‘In those days my father had two suits. One was ‘my suit,’ and the other was ‘my other suit. ’ Wonderful insight, a gift for a costume designer!’”

The Choral is now playing in theaters.

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Set in Yorkshire in 1916, as World War I reshapes everyday life, a small-town choral society finds resilience and connection through music in The Choral 🎶

Costume designer and CDG member Jenny Beavan brings the period to life through thoughtfully designed costumes that reflect community and the emotional weight of a world at war.

Jenny shares, “A British film but with universal themes: anti-war, anti-discrimination, celebrating the power of music to heal and mend. The clothes are simply true to the characters and location. As Alan Bennett (the film’s writer), himself from a town like Ramsden in Yorkshire, told me, ‘In those days my father had two suits. One was ‘my suit,’ and the other was ‘my other suit. ’ Wonderful insight, a gift for a costume designer!’”

The Choral is now playing in theaters.

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We’re seeing double! 🏓 Costume designer and CDG member Erica D. Schwartz designed these custom looks for Hacks stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter at this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards, recreating Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s now iconic orange Chrome Hearts outfits from the Marty Supreme premiere.

As Erica shares, “Megan Stalter’s stylist Kathryn Typaldos reached out to me about doing these recreation outfits. Megan and Paul Downs came up with this idea as a joke and then decided to go for it. We had one week to make everything from scratch before the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Finding people who were still in LA and willing to work over the holidays was definitely a challenge. I also wanted to make sure and hire union members, since times are tough in the industry right now. Everything was shopped locally since it was such a time crunch. Heather Vandergriff made Paul’s suit and dress shirt. Kristen Carr made his ping pong bag and Megan’s orange purse. Marissa Soto made Megan’s gown. I had a very hard time finding all the hardware that matched the Chrome Hearts outfits, so I made the decision to have Supplies R Us 3D print them for us — all the buttons, the hardware on the ping pong bag, and the crosses on the necklace. Since everything needed to be monochromatic, we had to do a significant amount of custom painting to get everything to match. Robin Gurney painted the shoes, the 3D-printed objects, and the orange leopard print crosses on the orange purse and the orange boots.

We only got one fitting a day and a half before the red carpet (due to New Year’s). Everyone was working around the clock to make the magic happen, which is not an easy feat when tailoring stretch vinyl! It was truly a team effort that I could not have made happen without the help of my wonderful team of costumers.”
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Repost: @vanityfair — @paulwdowns and @megsstalter (Hacks) recreate @tchalamet and @kyliejenner’s Marty Supreme premiere looks at the 2026 #CriticsChoiceAwards.   #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #NakedWthoutUs

We’re seeing double! 🏓 Costume designer and CDG member Erica D. Schwartz designed these custom looks for Hacks stars Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter at this year’s Critics’ Choice Awards, recreating Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner’s now iconic orange Chrome Hearts outfits from the Marty Supreme premiere.

As Erica shares, “Megan Stalter’s stylist Kathryn Typaldos reached out to me about doing these recreation outfits. Megan and Paul Downs came up with this idea as a joke and then decided to go for it. We had one week to make everything from scratch before the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Finding people who were still in LA and willing to work over the holidays was definitely a challenge. I also wanted to make sure and hire union members, since times are tough in the industry right now. Everything was shopped locally since it was such a time crunch. Heather Vandergriff made Paul’s suit and dress shirt. Kristen Carr made his ping pong bag and Megan’s orange purse. Marissa Soto made Megan’s gown. I had a very hard time finding all the hardware that matched the Chrome Hearts outfits, so I made the decision to have Supplies R Us 3D print them for us — all the buttons, the hardware on the ping pong bag, and the crosses on the necklace. Since everything needed to be monochromatic, we had to do a significant amount of custom painting to get everything to match. Robin Gurney painted the shoes, the 3D-printed objects, and the orange leopard print crosses on the orange purse and the orange boots.

We only got one fitting a day and a half before the red carpet (due to New Year’s). Everyone was working around the clock to make the magic happen, which is not an easy feat when tailoring stretch vinyl! It was truly a team effort that I could not have made happen without the help of my wonderful team of costumers.”
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Repost: @vanityfair — @paulwdowns and @megsstalter (Hacks) recreate @tchalamet and @kyliejenner’s Marty Supreme premiere looks at the 2026 #CriticsChoiceAwards.   #CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892 #NakedWthoutUs ...

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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley for winning the Critics Choice Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🪲

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

Photo: Felix Kammerer as William and Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

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Congratulations to CDG member and costume designer Kate Hawley for winning the Critics Choice Award for Costume Design for Frankenstein! 🪲

We also celebrate the exceptional work of fellow CDG member nominees:
Colleen Atwood and Christine Cantella (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
Malgosia Turzanska (Hamnet)
Paul Tazewell (Wicked: For Good)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners)

Photo: Felix Kammerer as William and Mia Goth as Elizabeth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

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As we welcome the New Year, the Costume Designers Guild looks ahead with gratitude and excitement for what’s to come.

Wishing our members, costume community, and union kin a happy, healthy, and creative year as we continue to come together in collaboration in 2026. ✨

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Cheers to the New Year! As we welcome the New Year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible CDG members and the vibrant community that supports and inspires us every day. 🌟

Here’s to a bright, creative, and prosperous year ahead for everyone!

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#NewYear #NakedWithoutUs

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