Mark your calendar for the 2025 Design Showcase West (DSW) returning to the Freud Playhouse at UCLA!
DSW, created by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, is the
only national entertainment design showcase on the West Coast featuring the work of graduate students from the nation’s top university design programs.
Exhibits range from costume design to scenic, sound, lighting, and production design. Studio executives, film and television producers, theatre artistic directors, production managers, and professional designers attend DSW to meet the industry’s fresh rising stars.
📆: Saturday, May 31st
📍: Ralph Freud Playhouse
245 Charles E Young Drive East Los Angeles, CA 90024
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Industry Viewing Session
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Speech
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Public Viewing Session
RSVP: Tickets are free (visit the link in bio)
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The push for #CDGPayEquity moves forward. Be part of the conversation at “A Breath of Fresh Air,” our town hall on equitable pay for costume designers and assistant costume designers.
📆: Saturday, May 17 - 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍: The Costume Designers Guild
Light refreshments and mimosas will be served.
CDG members! Please check your inbox for more information. 💌
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Chappell Roan brings the #PinkPonyClub to the 2025 Met Gala. 💕
She made her Met Gala debut with a dream collaboration with award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell.
#Repost - Video: @rollingstone
Photos: @wwd @gettyimages @dimitrioskphoto
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Teyana Taylor is the Rose in Harlem.🌹 Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter reunites with Teyana for this show-stopping Met Gala design. A collaboration rooted in storytelling and symbolism - every detail a visual statement.
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🕰️ Costume designers are time travelers, and what a match made in heaven to see Paul Tazewell reunite with the visionary Janelle Monáe for this show-stopping Met Gala design in collaboration with Thom Browne.
The award-winning songwriter, musician and actor, Janelle Monáe was recently honored with the Vanguard Spotlight Award at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards.
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Costume designer Ruth E. Carter knows how to make a statement on the big screen and on the Met Gala carpet. ✨
Teyana Taylor was among the first to arrive and is impossible to miss in a stunning three-piece suit co-designed with costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Every detail a visual statement, filled with symbolism and meaning.
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CDG Executive Director Brigitta Romanov recently spoke at the press conference about the exodus of productions from LA and how it has been devastating to the film/TV middle class workers and the small businesses that support the industry. Let’s bring production back to California!
A special thank you to @adrin.nazarian for bringing forth the motion to streamline the permitting process and lower fees for the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.
Keep an eye out for further updates on how to support city, state, and federal efforts to keep production not only in Los Angeles and California, but nationwide!
#Repost: @brigittaromanov
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#KeepCaliforniaRolling
The Costume Designers Guild celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join us in honoring the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history and culture of the U.S.
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Closing Arab American Heritage Month with a spotlight on CDG members whose costume design uplifts a story and elevates every frame.
“Mr. Robot”
• Catherine Marie Thomas, CDG (2016–2019) — Slide 1
• Kim Wilcox (2015) — Slide 2
• Mairi Chisholm, CDG (2015, S1 E1) — Slide 3
“Ramy” (2022, Season 3) — Slide 4
• Nicky Smith, CDG
“Mo” (2025, Season 2) — Slide 5
• Susanna Song, CDG
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Costume designer Kameron Lennox brings depth, wit, and precision to The Studio, Apple TV+’s satire of Hollywood’s executive culture. Working with creator and star Seth Rogen, Kameron reimagines the modern mogul, balancing period nostalgia, personal evolution, and power through costume design.
From turmeric-colored dress shirts to embroidered cuffs and lapel pins bearing the fictional studio’s logo, every detail was considered. Suits were sourced across Europe and North America, with custom builds by Warner Bros’ costume department and Lennox’s own cutter, ensuring each ensemble conveyed not only aesthetic but status.
Kameron’s character-driven designs extend across a vibrant ensemble cast, with nods to icons like Faye Dunaway and Cybill Shepherd, and a Golden Globes episode featuring real-life cameos.
Read the full feature on The New York Times. Written by Jacob Gallagher.
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Costume designer Carlo Poggioli brings extraordinary depth and vision to “The Leopard,” Netflix’s sweeping six-episode adaptation of the iconic Sicilian novel. Reimagining 19th-century Italy, Carlo was responsible for over 6,000 period ensembles, including 350 evening gowns and more than 500 military uniforms, all while navigating comparisons to his mentor, legendary designer Piero Tosi, who did the costumes for the movie masterpiece.
Working closely with director Tom Shankland and a team of seamstresses in Rome, Carlo collaborated with renowned costume houses across Europe, including Rome’s Tirelli-Trappetti to bring to life the character-specific visual palette. From subdued convent silhouettes to a striking fuchsia gown that signals Angelica Sedara’s social disruption, every design element contributes to the story’s themes of transformation, power, and identity.
“There was this huge diatribe with some of my colleagues who told me, ‘How can you take it on when the original is such a masterpiece?’ But I know that Piero would have pushed me to do it,” Carlo told Variety. “I knew that I had to be true to the novel and at the same time that I could make a departure from Visconti’s aesthetic, by giving it more lightness and maybe a bit more truth.”
Read the full feature on Variety.com. Written by Nick Vivarelli.
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Adapted from Shannon Pufahl’s acclaimed novel, On Swift Horses is a queer period drama, exploring desire, secrecy, and the emotional complexity of the 1950s in America. Directed by Daniel Minahan, the film features the thoughtful work of costume designer Jeriana San Juan, as she brings layered storytelling and historical depth to each character’s journey.
Jeriana shares, "The characters in On Swift Horses navigate a delicate balance between their realities and fantasies. In creating their costumes, I aimed to capture the authenticity of how each character would adhere to or reject the dress codes of the 1950s, using clothing as a form of camouflage while also providing opportunities for self-expression as the characters begin to blossom. Muriel (Daisy Edgar Jones) and Julius (Jacob Elordi) are examples of characters who exist in this duality."
On Swift Horses opens in theaters today, April 25.
Costume illustration by: Eduardo Lucero
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The Costume Designers Guild Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers Local 705, the Eddie Marks family, and Western Costume are proud to announce the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship, awarding its first scholarship on July 1, 2025.
This opportunity is available to children and dependents of IATSE members in good standing, as well as members of Teamsters Local 399 and LIUNA Local 724, who plan to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2025.
Submission deadline: May 31, 2025�
Details & application: Link in bio!
A special thank you to CDG President Terry Gordon and Nanrose Buchman for their dedication and effort in making this scholarship opportunity available to our community.
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CDG member Sarah Edwards brings chilling precision to the world of Severance, creating a costume design defined by the absence of time and individuality
For a show set in a corporate environment where identity is deliberately erased, Edwards drew from 1960s IBM dress codes and religious uniforms as she developed a fictional Lumon handbook. In it, men wear white or light blue shirts with dark suits in navy, black, gray, or taupe, while women wear skirts or dresses with pantyhose and sensible heels.
Each design was custom-made or altered to eliminate any trace of branding, even down to scrubbing logos from shoe insoles.
“We had this idea that it’s cult-like, Lumon,” Sarah shared. “They’re oppressed by their clothing.” The result, which she describes as “extreme minimalism,” is a haunting expression of control through costume design.
Read the full feature on Vogue.com. Written by Elise Taylor.
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CDG member and award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell recently took part in Cartier Art Dialogues at the V&A Museum, joining a distinguished panel to explore the theme “Symbolism and Adornment: Decoding Jewellery.” She was joined in conversation by author Tracy Chevalier and Caroline De Guitot, Surveyor of The King’s Works of Art, with moderation by Helen Molesworth, Senior Curator of Jewellery at the V&A.
Sandy also attended the opening of the museum’s dazzling Cartier exhibition, sharing the evening with cultural icons Joan Collins and Daniel Lismore.
Photos Credit #1 and #3: @davebenett
#Repost: @thesandypowell
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Fresh off the Season Three finale of “The White Lotus,” CDG member Alex Bovaird’s work continues to spark conversation with its bold approach to character through design. Set in Thailand, the season showcases custom collaborations, global influences, and sharp commentary. ✨
One standout moment arrives in Episode 4, when Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) appears in a custom pink Jacquemus ensemble. The collaboration with designer Simon Porte Jacquemus was years in the making. “I have really loved seeing Jacquemus from the beginning, and tried to work with them on Season Two, but it kind of fell through the cracks. Simon [Porte] reached out to me on social media and said he loves Season Two and if I wanted to do anything that he’d be up for it,” Alex told WWD.
From vintage caftans to sleek silhouettes, Alex’s work reveals layers of identity and status, whether it’s the quiet luxury of Parker Posey’s Southern matriarch Victoria, the richly textured resort wear of Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), or the aspirational dynamics between the three longtime friends played by Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb, and Carrie Coon.
Visit @WWD to read the full feature on Alex Bovaird’s visionary design for Season Three. Article written by Marissa Muller.
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#WhiteLotus #AlexBovaird #WWD #HBO
Join us for the ultimate retro rom-com “Down with Love” at our CDG Movie Night Matinee! 💖
Followed by a special Q&A with costume designer Daniel Orlandi, moderated by CDG President Terry Ann Gordon.
📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ 10:30AM
📍Laemmle NoHo 7 – North Hollywood
Orlandi has designed over 50 films including The Normal Heart, Trumbo, and Saving Mr. Banks.
CDG Members! Check your emails to RSVP. 💌
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#DanielOrlandi #TerryGordon #DownWithLove
CDG Education was proud to host its second collaboration with The Autry Museum: A Look Into the Costumes of Horizon – A Conversation with Costume Designer Lisa Lovaas and Director/Writer Kevin Costner. The Autry’s senior curator Carolyne Brucken joined the event as the moderator. ✨
The conversation between Kevin and Lisa was captivating, both offered such insightful and inspiring perspectives on the storytelling power of costume design. Guests also had the opportunity to view a stunning display of costumes from Horizon, beautifully arranged on mannequins by Lisa’s team. The costume details made it feel as if the pieces had come straight from the period.
Stay tuned for our upcoming YouTube video recapping the event.
Special thanks to The Autry Museum, the Horizon team, Ben Fitzsimmons (Associate Director, Programs and Research at The Autry), Ivy Thaide (CDG Education Director & VP), and Anna Wyckoff (CDG Communications Director).
Costume Designer: Lisa Lovaas
Costume Supervisor: Leslie Sungail
Assistant Costume Designer: Tiger Curran
Key Costumer: Chrissy Callan
Head Tailor: Michael Sloan
Women’s Made to Order: Dale Wibben
Assistant Women’s Made to Order: James Ryan Coomer
Stitcher: Paige Brown
With gratitude to Juan Carlos Jiminez, Alice Garland, and Clint Bryant.
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#TheAutry #Horizon #LisaLovaas #KevinCostner
The Entertainment Union Coalition has been working with lawmakers in Sacramento over the past several months to ensure that any increase to state’s film and TV tax credit program is focused on creating and sustaining good middle class jobs. Our efforts have resulted in draft legislation that we feel will be most effective in helping get our members back to work. As the legislation now moves to the legislature, we need your help.
We are asking you to submit letters of support for AB 1138 and SB 630 to key Chair & Committee members for upcoming hearings on April 22nd, 23rd and 28th in Sacramento.
It is critical that labor show a united front in our push for this important legislation. Making your voice heard will be a key driver to build support among the committee chairs currently considering the legislation.
Take a moment to visit the link in bio to write a letter, and help us spread the word!
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#KeepCaliforniaRolling
Lady Gaga captivates in a standout design at Coachella by CDG member Athena Lawton, continuing the legacy of unforgettable fashion moments. ✨
Athena shares, “I worked with stylists Nick Royal and Peri Rosenzweig who collaborate together as Hardstyle, and fashion designer Samuel Lewis who also created many of the looks for Abracadabra. Samuel combined elements of inspiration from Thierry Mugler’s 1985 Comédie-Française production of Macbeth and a 17th century portrait by Juan de Alfaro y Gámez. Samuel tasked me with interpreting that inspiration into something that would work for the mechanical needs of the dress as a set piece.
As I dove into the research around curtain construction techniques, I was inspired to bring that theatrical curtain pleating into the entire gown as a design motif. We pleated nearly every inch of it, and I created a plan for pleating each panel in increasing increments from .5 inches at the center front of the bodice, to 6 inches at the outermost layer of the upper skirt.
The final curve-ball during rehearsal is that Lady Gaga decided she wanted to continue wearing the bodice after being lowered down the lift, so I had to quickly design a skirt on the spot that would be able transition from covering the opening at the top of the cage to working with the costumes worn by the dancers when she is lowered to the stage floor.”
Credits:
Creative: @slewissaa, @ahardstyle, @nikitakesh, & team
Gown in Intro: @athenalawton
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Lead patternmaker: @ramslam
Swag captain: @collincasino
Stitchers: @arielbrickman.artist @anne.szeliski @_cranchie_ @tint_hues @stitchmekeller
Assistants: @lily.leelove and @blaainey custom studs by @im.not.eris
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#AthenaLawton #LadyGaga #Coachella
Join us for a lifesaving mission! IATSE is teaming up with the @americanredcross for a Blood Drive at the Costume Designers Guild.
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: 3919 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Sponsor Code: IATSE871
Make your appointment today at redcrossblood.org (link in bio).
For more info or assistance scheduling, contact Community871@ialocal871.org.
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“Anthea Sylbert, My Life in 3 Acts” is a powerful new documentary, directed by Sakis Lalas (@sakislalas) that shines a spotlight on one of the most influential figures in costume design. Known for her precision, creativity, and fearless presence in Hollywood, Anthea Sylbert helped define an era.
Anthea was more than a costume designer; she was building worlds. From embroidering a character’s initials into the lining of a costume to slipping coins or keys into a pocket to ground an actor in their role, her designs went far beyond what the audience could see. Her strength, vision, and unwillingness to back down from even the most towering Hollywood legends set her apart.
One story from the film captures her boldness perfectly: “In 1971 I was hired to do the costumes on The Cowboys,” Anthea recalls. John Wayne came for his first fitting. After introductions and warm handshakes he was handed his first shirt. He immediately tried to put his arms through the sleeves and was clearly struggling “How do you put this goddamn thing on?” “It goes over your head, Mr. Wayne. That’s the way shirts were then.” With that he threw the shirt on the floor “Tell them to get another actor” and he began walking out. I rushed past him and blocked his path “Is that any way for a man of your stature to behave? Now get back in there and we’ll figure this out where I can make it look accurate and you won’t have to put it over your head.”
“Anthea Sylbert, My Life in 3 Acts” had its world premiere at the San Francisco Greek Film Festival as Official Selection. You can now stream the on www.thedarkcandy.com.
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In “Freaky Tales,” the gritty, genre-defying love letter to 1980s Oakland, costume designer Neishea Lemle delivers a vivid and layered vision that honors the Bay Area’s subcultures and storytelling legacy. ✨
With the film structured into interconnected chapters, each with its own tone, energy, and cast of underdogs, Neishea approached the project with deep research and a collaborative spirit.
“This was my first period project, and I started by diving into archival images, music videos, street photography, and vintage magazines from the early ’80s through 1987,” Neishea shares. “From punk kids to the hip hop scene, every subculture had its own visual rhythm, and I wanted to make sure each character felt grounded in their world.”
The film’s distinct Oakland vibe pulses through each costume, shaped by Neishea’s collaboration with directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, as well as production designer Patti Podesta and DP Jac Fitzgerald. With only six weeks to prep and a 33-day shoot across iconic Oakland locations, including Grand Lake Theater, Giant Burger, and Loard’s Ice Cream, Neishea’s attention to detail helped piece together the city’s heart and history.
Catch Freaky Tales in theaters on April 4! 💫
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#pedropascal #jayellis
In Netflix’s “Running Point,” every suit worn by Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon is a deliberate act of storytelling, and costume designer Salvador Pérez is the one calling the shots. 🏀💥 From bold pinks to cool creams, Salvador’s design choices reflect Isla’s evolution as a woman stepping into power while embracing softness, style, and confidence.
“We really wanted Isla to be powerful,” Pérez tells Netflix’s Tudum, “but we never hid her femininity. We didn’t do man-powered suits. I love Gabriela Hearst and Favorite Daughter — we wanted suits that had a little bit of softness to them, but still had that authority.”
Inspired by Lakers president Jeanie Buss, the costumes in the season signal her shift from party girl to polished president. One standout is a blush Sasuphi suit paired with a sheer blouse, which Salvador calls “the epitome of a powerful suit, but feminine and rich and luxurious.”
Salvador shared, “Mindy’s a great producer, because when I was like, ‘I need a Birkin,’ she’s like, ‘Ok!’ I’m like, ‘Really?’ She’s like, ‘Come over.’ So once a week I’d go to Mindy’s house, and we’d go through her bag closet. All of Isla’s great bags came from Mindy’s closet.”
The iconic buttery yellow Sandro suit was a nod to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (CD Karen Patch) paired with a Jacquemus top, and blue pumps.
Stream the full season of “Running Point” on Netflix now. ⛹️✨
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#SalvadorPerez #RunningPoint #KateHudson #MindyKaling
“The Six Triple Eight” (2024) tells the true story of the only all-Black, all-women battalion deployed overseas during World War II. Sent to Europe to sort through a massive backlog of mail, these courageous women ensured soldiers stayed connected to their loved ones.
Costume design by Karyn Wagner.
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#WomensHistoryMonth #KarynWagner
Call your Representative and Tell Them to Stop the Executive Order Attacking Federal Workers’ Labor Rights!
Swipe through to learn more.
https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/call-stop-trumps-federal-worker-union-busting/
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The CDG proudly stands in solidarity with their Transgender and Non-binary community. Today and always. 🏳️⚧️
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Lingua Franca (2019) is a quietly powerful film that follows an undocumented Filipina trans woman navigating life and love in Brooklyn while seeking legal status. Directed by and starring Isabel Sandoval, the film is a deeply personal exploration of identity, resilience, and belonging.
Costume design by Clint Ramos.
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#WomensHistoryMonth #LinguaFranca
#IsabelSandoval #ClintRamos
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice, she changed the system. “On the Basis of Sex” (2018) tells the inspiring true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early legal battles for gender equality. Felicity Jones delivers a compelling performance as Ginsburg in this moving and impactful film.
Costume design by Issis Mussenden.
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#WomensHistoryMonth #OnTheBasisOfSex #IssisMussenden
In attendance at today’s Vogue World: Hollywood launch were costume designers Colleen Atwood, Ruth E. Carter, Arianne Phillips, Jacqueline West, President Terry Ann Gordon, Communications Director Anna Wyckoff, and members of our CDG costume community who have been affected by the fires.
This year’s event will focus on supporting costume community professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Anna Wintour said, “Vogue World has become a runway show-as-rallying cry, a way to fix the attention of a huge global audience, to bring awareness, and sound an unmistakable note of positivity, creativity, and hope.”
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The CDG was thrilled to be present at the launch of Vogue World: Hollywood at the Chateau Marmont. ✨
A host of luminaries joined in to announce the fourth annual Vogue World which will take place in Hollywood on Sunday, October 26th, at the Paramount Pictures Studios Lot including Anna Wintour, Global Editorial Director, Vogue, Louis Vuitton Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière, actor Taylor Russell, costume designers Colleen Atwood, Ruth E. Carter, Arianne Phillips, Chairperson and President, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Vogue World: Hollywood will celebrate the fascinating dialogue between film and fashion. 100% of ticket proceeds will go to the Entertainment Community Fund, with a focus on supporting costume community professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
This year’s event will feature collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most renowned costume designers including Colleen Atwood, Milena Canonero, Ruth E. Carter, Shirley Kurata, Catherine Martin, Arianne Phillips, Sandy Powell, and Jacqueline West.
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Are you ready for WonderCon 2025? ✨
Check out these must-see panels which include some of our CDG members:
Threads of Fantasy, Fright & High Stakes Action
Friday, March 28
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room 300C
⚡️ Featuring costume designers Jennifer Bryan, Marie Schley, Cynthia Summers, and Annie Loppert
🎤 Moderated by Spencer Williams (The Art of Costume Podcast)
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Crafting a Multiverse: Careers in Design
Sunday, March 30
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Room 213CD
⚡️Featuring: Erica D. Schwartz, iAsia Brown, Juda Escalante, Barbara Inglehart, Heather Cook, and Marianne Parker
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#WonderCon2025
“Frida” (2002) brings to life the extraordinary story of Frida Kahlo, the brilliant Mexican artist known for her bold self-portraits and uncompromising vision. Starring Salma Hayek in a mesmerizing performance, the film explores Kahlo’s turbulent marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera, her political activism, and the physical and emotional struggles that shaped her art.
Costume design by Julie Weiss.
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Join us in celebrating iconic costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie at Julien’s Auctions’ “Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit” on March 27, 2025, at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. 💎
Featured items include a Britney Spears’ 2001 Bob Mackie French Wirework “Jubilee” Burlesque Ensemble worn for the 1981 Las Vegas stage production and also worn by Britney for her 2001 HBO Dream within a Dream Tour televised concert special and the memorable HBO performance “…Baby One More Time.”
Another rare Mackie piece is exactly like the one worn by Cher during her performance of “If I Could Turn Back Time.” The event will also feature notable items like Marilyn Monroe’s jeans from “River of No Return,” costume designer WIlliam Travilla, a robe from Cleopatra designed by Irene Sharaff, as well as jewelry which was part of Elizabeth Taylor ‘s personal collection, and a handful of exquisite luxury treasures from brands like Hermès and Chanel.
Visit JuliensAuctions.com to register to bid. ✨
Photos by: @Katie_Nolan_Photography
Portrait images by: @anna_wyckoff
Join us in wishing @bobmackie a happy birthday! 🎂🎉
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#BobMackie #BobMackieMagic
#JuliensAuctions
Sci-fi has long been a space for bold, avant-garde costume design, with its futuristic and dystopian aesthetics both shaping and being influenced by the fashion world.
“Mad Max” is a prime example, with its gritty, asymmetrical costumes influencing designers for decades. Costume designer Jenny Beavan, who worked on Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa, told L’Officiel that George Miller’s approach to costume design is deeply rooted in realism. “It’s not like Spandex, because it looks good or [is a] funny sort of spacesuit. It’s actually what they can find in the wasteland… Everything’s rotting, everything’s toxic, and they’re working with what they’ve got,” Beavan said. “Which doesn’t mean it can’t be inventive, but it has to have had a purpose.”
Fashion’s connection with the sci-fi genre extends to designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Paco Rabanne, whose work on “The Fifth Element” continues to be referenced in recent projects. Costume designer Daniel Selon brought gothic, cyberpunk, and historical influences into “Agatha All Along,” drawing from Gareth Pugh, Craig Green, and Alexander McQueen. “These witchy, spooky creators… always have an air of darkness. There’s a thread of life [and] death,” Selon told L’Officiel of his approach to designing the costumes of the coven of witches in the Marvel spinoff.
Read the full feature L’Officiel. Article written by Grant Rindner.
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#JennyBeavan #DanielSelon
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Design Showcase West (DSW) returning to the Freud Playhouse at UCLA!
DSW, created by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, is the
only national entertainment design showcase on the West Coast featuring the work of graduate students from the nation’s top university design programs.
Exhibits range from costume design to scenic, sound, lighting, and production design. Studio executives, film and television producers, theatre artistic directors, production managers, and professional designers attend DSW to meet the industry’s fresh rising stars.
📆: Saturday, May 31st
📍: Ralph Freud Playhouse
245 Charles E Young Drive East Los Angeles, CA 90024
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Industry Viewing Session
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Speech
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Public Viewing Session
RSVP: Tickets are free (visit the link in bio)
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#UCLATFT #UCLADesignShowcaseWest
The push for #CDGPayEquity moves forward. Be part of the conversation at “A Breath of Fresh Air,” our town hall on equitable pay for costume designers and assistant costume designers.
📆: Saturday, May 17 - 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍: The Costume Designers Guild
Light refreshments and mimosas will be served.
CDG members! Please check your inbox for more information. 💌
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#CDGPayEquity #NakedWithoutUs
Chappell Roan brings the #PinkPonyClub to the 2025 Met Gala. 💕
She made her Met Gala debut with a dream collaboration with award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell.
#Repost - Video: @rollingstone
Photos: @wwd @gettyimages @dimitrioskphoto
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#ChappellRoan #PaulTazewell
#PinkPonyClub #MetGala
Teyana Taylor is the Rose in Harlem.🌹 Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter reunites with Teyana for this show-stopping Met Gala design. A collaboration rooted in storytelling and symbolism - every detail a visual statement.
#CostumeDesignersGuild #CDG892
#MetGala #TeyanaTaylor #RuthECarter
#HarlemRose
🕰️ Costume designers are time travelers, and what a match made in heaven to see Paul Tazewell reunite with the visionary Janelle Monáe for this show-stopping Met Gala design in collaboration with Thom Browne.
The award-winning songwriter, musician and actor, Janelle Monáe was recently honored with the Vanguard Spotlight Award at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards.
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Costume designer Ruth E. Carter knows how to make a statement on the big screen and on the Met Gala carpet. ✨
Teyana Taylor was among the first to arrive and is impossible to miss in a stunning three-piece suit co-designed with costume designer Ruth E. Carter. Every detail a visual statement, filled with symbolism and meaning.
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CDG Executive Director Brigitta Romanov recently spoke at the press conference about the exodus of productions from LA and how it has been devastating to the film/TV middle class workers and the small businesses that support the industry. Let’s bring production back to California!
A special thank you to @adrin.nazarian for bringing forth the motion to streamline the permitting process and lower fees for the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.
Keep an eye out for further updates on how to support city, state, and federal efforts to keep production not only in Los Angeles and California, but nationwide!
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#KeepCaliforniaRolling
The Costume Designers Guild celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join us in honoring the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history and culture of the U.S.
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Closing Arab American Heritage Month with a spotlight on CDG members whose costume design uplifts a story and elevates every frame.
“Mr. Robot”
• Catherine Marie Thomas, CDG (2016–2019) — Slide 1
• Kim Wilcox (2015) — Slide 2
• Mairi Chisholm, CDG (2015, S1 E1) — Slide 3
“Ramy” (2022, Season 3) — Slide 4
• Nicky Smith, CDG
“Mo” (2025, Season 2) — Slide 5
• Susanna Song, CDG
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Costume designer Kameron Lennox brings depth, wit, and precision to The Studio, Apple TV+’s satire of Hollywood’s executive culture. Working with creator and star Seth Rogen, Kameron reimagines the modern mogul, balancing period nostalgia, personal evolution, and power through costume design.
From turmeric-colored dress shirts to embroidered cuffs and lapel pins bearing the fictional studio’s logo, every detail was considered. Suits were sourced across Europe and North America, with custom builds by Warner Bros’ costume department and Lennox’s own cutter, ensuring each ensemble conveyed not only aesthetic but status.
Kameron’s character-driven designs extend across a vibrant ensemble cast, with nods to icons like Faye Dunaway and Cybill Shepherd, and a Golden Globes episode featuring real-life cameos.
Read the full feature on The New York Times. Written by Jacob Gallagher.
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Costume designer Carlo Poggioli brings extraordinary depth and vision to “The Leopard,” Netflix’s sweeping six-episode adaptation of the iconic Sicilian novel. Reimagining 19th-century Italy, Carlo was responsible for over 6,000 period ensembles, including 350 evening gowns and more than 500 military uniforms, all while navigating comparisons to his mentor, legendary designer Piero Tosi, who did the costumes for the movie masterpiece.
Working closely with director Tom Shankland and a team of seamstresses in Rome, Carlo collaborated with renowned costume houses across Europe, including Rome’s Tirelli-Trappetti to bring to life the character-specific visual palette. From subdued convent silhouettes to a striking fuchsia gown that signals Angelica Sedara’s social disruption, every design element contributes to the story’s themes of transformation, power, and identity.
“There was this huge diatribe with some of my colleagues who told me, ‘How can you take it on when the original is such a masterpiece?’ But I know that Piero would have pushed me to do it,” Carlo told Variety. “I knew that I had to be true to the novel and at the same time that I could make a departure from Visconti’s aesthetic, by giving it more lightness and maybe a bit more truth.”
Read the full feature on Variety.com. Written by Nick Vivarelli.
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Adapted from Shannon Pufahl’s acclaimed novel, On Swift Horses is a queer period drama, exploring desire, secrecy, and the emotional complexity of the 1950s in America. Directed by Daniel Minahan, the film features the thoughtful work of costume designer Jeriana San Juan, as she brings layered storytelling and historical depth to each character’s journey.
Jeriana shares, "The characters in On Swift Horses navigate a delicate balance between their realities and fantasies. In creating their costumes, I aimed to capture the authenticity of how each character would adhere to or reject the dress codes of the 1950s, using clothing as a form of camouflage while also providing opportunities for self-expression as the characters begin to blossom. Muriel (Daisy Edgar Jones) and Julius (Jacob Elordi) are examples of characters who exist in this duality."
On Swift Horses opens in theaters today, April 25.
Costume illustration by: Eduardo Lucero
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The Costume Designers Guild Local 892, Motion Picture Costumers Local 705, the Eddie Marks family, and Western Costume are proud to announce the Eddie Marks Costume Scholarship, awarding its first scholarship on July 1, 2025.
This opportunity is available to children and dependents of IATSE members in good standing, as well as members of Teamsters Local 399 and LIUNA Local 724, who plan to study costuming at a certified institution of higher education in 2025.
Submission deadline: May 31, 2025�
Details & application: Link in bio!
A special thank you to CDG President Terry Gordon and Nanrose Buchman for their dedication and effort in making this scholarship opportunity available to our community.
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CDG member Sarah Edwards brings chilling precision to the world of Severance, creating a costume design defined by the absence of time and individuality
For a show set in a corporate environment where identity is deliberately erased, Edwards drew from 1960s IBM dress codes and religious uniforms as she developed a fictional Lumon handbook. In it, men wear white or light blue shirts with dark suits in navy, black, gray, or taupe, while women wear skirts or dresses with pantyhose and sensible heels.
Each design was custom-made or altered to eliminate any trace of branding, even down to scrubbing logos from shoe insoles.
“We had this idea that it’s cult-like, Lumon,” Sarah shared. “They’re oppressed by their clothing.” The result, which she describes as “extreme minimalism,” is a haunting expression of control through costume design.
Read the full feature on Vogue.com. Written by Elise Taylor.
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CDG member and award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell recently took part in Cartier Art Dialogues at the V&A Museum, joining a distinguished panel to explore the theme “Symbolism and Adornment: Decoding Jewellery.” She was joined in conversation by author Tracy Chevalier and Caroline De Guitot, Surveyor of The King’s Works of Art, with moderation by Helen Molesworth, Senior Curator of Jewellery at the V&A.
Sandy also attended the opening of the museum’s dazzling Cartier exhibition, sharing the evening with cultural icons Joan Collins and Daniel Lismore.
Photos Credit #1 and #3: @davebenett
#Repost: @thesandypowell
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Fresh off the Season Three finale of “The White Lotus,” CDG member Alex Bovaird’s work continues to spark conversation with its bold approach to character through design. Set in Thailand, the season showcases custom collaborations, global influences, and sharp commentary. ✨
One standout moment arrives in Episode 4, when Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) appears in a custom pink Jacquemus ensemble. The collaboration with designer Simon Porte Jacquemus was years in the making. “I have really loved seeing Jacquemus from the beginning, and tried to work with them on Season Two, but it kind of fell through the cracks. Simon [Porte] reached out to me on social media and said he loves Season Two and if I wanted to do anything that he’d be up for it,” Alex told WWD.
From vintage caftans to sleek silhouettes, Alex’s work reveals layers of identity and status, whether it’s the quiet luxury of Parker Posey’s Southern matriarch Victoria, the richly textured resort wear of Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), or the aspirational dynamics between the three longtime friends played by Michelle Monaghan, Leslie Bibb, and Carrie Coon.
Visit @WWD to read the full feature on Alex Bovaird’s visionary design for Season Three. Article written by Marissa Muller.
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Join us for the ultimate retro rom-com “Down with Love” at our CDG Movie Night Matinee! 💖
Followed by a special Q&A with costume designer Daniel Orlandi, moderated by CDG President Terry Ann Gordon.
📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025
⏰ 10:30AM
📍Laemmle NoHo 7 – North Hollywood
Orlandi has designed over 50 films including The Normal Heart, Trumbo, and Saving Mr. Banks.
CDG Members! Check your emails to RSVP. 💌
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#DanielOrlandi #TerryGordon #DownWithLove
CDG Education was proud to host its second collaboration with The Autry Museum: A Look Into the Costumes of Horizon – A Conversation with Costume Designer Lisa Lovaas and Director/Writer Kevin Costner. The Autry’s senior curator Carolyne Brucken joined the event as the moderator. ✨
The conversation between Kevin and Lisa was captivating, both offered such insightful and inspiring perspectives on the storytelling power of costume design. Guests also had the opportunity to view a stunning display of costumes from Horizon, beautifully arranged on mannequins by Lisa’s team. The costume details made it feel as if the pieces had come straight from the period.
Stay tuned for our upcoming YouTube video recapping the event.
Special thanks to The Autry Museum, the Horizon team, Ben Fitzsimmons (Associate Director, Programs and Research at The Autry), Ivy Thaide (CDG Education Director & VP), and Anna Wyckoff (CDG Communications Director).
Costume Designer: Lisa Lovaas
Costume Supervisor: Leslie Sungail
Assistant Costume Designer: Tiger Curran
Key Costumer: Chrissy Callan
Head Tailor: Michael Sloan
Women’s Made to Order: Dale Wibben
Assistant Women’s Made to Order: James Ryan Coomer
Stitcher: Paige Brown
With gratitude to Juan Carlos Jiminez, Alice Garland, and Clint Bryant.
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The Entertainment Union Coalition has been working with lawmakers in Sacramento over the past several months to ensure that any increase to state’s film and TV tax credit program is focused on creating and sustaining good middle class jobs. Our efforts have resulted in draft legislation that we feel will be most effective in helping get our members back to work. As the legislation now moves to the legislature, we need your help.
We are asking you to submit letters of support for AB 1138 and SB 630 to key Chair & Committee members for upcoming hearings on April 22nd, 23rd and 28th in Sacramento.
It is critical that labor show a united front in our push for this important legislation. Making your voice heard will be a key driver to build support among the committee chairs currently considering the legislation.
Take a moment to visit the link in bio to write a letter, and help us spread the word!
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Lady Gaga captivates in a standout design at Coachella by CDG member Athena Lawton, continuing the legacy of unforgettable fashion moments. ✨
Athena shares, “I worked with stylists Nick Royal and Peri Rosenzweig who collaborate together as Hardstyle, and fashion designer Samuel Lewis who also created many of the looks for Abracadabra. Samuel combined elements of inspiration from Thierry Mugler’s 1985 Comédie-Française production of Macbeth and a 17th century portrait by Juan de Alfaro y Gámez. Samuel tasked me with interpreting that inspiration into something that would work for the mechanical needs of the dress as a set piece.
As I dove into the research around curtain construction techniques, I was inspired to bring that theatrical curtain pleating into the entire gown as a design motif. We pleated nearly every inch of it, and I created a plan for pleating each panel in increasing increments from .5 inches at the center front of the bodice, to 6 inches at the outermost layer of the upper skirt.
The final curve-ball during rehearsal is that Lady Gaga decided she wanted to continue wearing the bodice after being lowered down the lift, so I had to quickly design a skirt on the spot that would be able transition from covering the opening at the top of the cage to working with the costumes worn by the dancers when she is lowered to the stage floor.”
Credits:
Creative: @slewissaa, @ahardstyle, @nikitakesh, & team
Gown in Intro: @athenalawton
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Lead patternmaker: @ramslam
Swag captain: @collincasino
Stitchers: @arielbrickman.artist @anne.szeliski @_cranchie_ @tint_hues @stitchmekeller
Assistants: @lily.leelove and @blaainey custom studs by @im.not.eris
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#AthenaLawton #LadyGaga #Coachella
Join us for a lifesaving mission! IATSE is teaming up with the @americanredcross for a Blood Drive at the Costume Designers Guild.
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: 3919 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Sponsor Code: IATSE871
Make your appointment today at redcrossblood.org (link in bio).
For more info or assistance scheduling, contact Community871@ialocal871.org.
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“Anthea Sylbert, My Life in 3 Acts” is a powerful new documentary, directed by Sakis Lalas (@sakislalas) that shines a spotlight on one of the most influential figures in costume design. Known for her precision, creativity, and fearless presence in Hollywood, Anthea Sylbert helped define an era.
Anthea was more than a costume designer; she was building worlds. From embroidering a character’s initials into the lining of a costume to slipping coins or keys into a pocket to ground an actor in their role, her designs went far beyond what the audience could see. Her strength, vision, and unwillingness to back down from even the most towering Hollywood legends set her apart.
One story from the film captures her boldness perfectly: “In 1971 I was hired to do the costumes on The Cowboys,” Anthea recalls. John Wayne came for his first fitting. After introductions and warm handshakes he was handed his first shirt. He immediately tried to put his arms through the sleeves and was clearly struggling “How do you put this goddamn thing on?” “It goes over your head, Mr. Wayne. That’s the way shirts were then.” With that he threw the shirt on the floor “Tell them to get another actor” and he began walking out. I rushed past him and blocked his path “Is that any way for a man of your stature to behave? Now get back in there and we’ll figure this out where I can make it look accurate and you won’t have to put it over your head.”
“Anthea Sylbert, My Life in 3 Acts” had its world premiere at the San Francisco Greek Film Festival as Official Selection. You can now stream the on www.thedarkcandy.com.
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In “Freaky Tales,” the gritty, genre-defying love letter to 1980s Oakland, costume designer Neishea Lemle delivers a vivid and layered vision that honors the Bay Area’s subcultures and storytelling legacy. ✨
With the film structured into interconnected chapters, each with its own tone, energy, and cast of underdogs, Neishea approached the project with deep research and a collaborative spirit.
“This was my first period project, and I started by diving into archival images, music videos, street photography, and vintage magazines from the early ’80s through 1987,” Neishea shares. “From punk kids to the hip hop scene, every subculture had its own visual rhythm, and I wanted to make sure each character felt grounded in their world.”
The film’s distinct Oakland vibe pulses through each costume, shaped by Neishea’s collaboration with directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, as well as production designer Patti Podesta and DP Jac Fitzgerald. With only six weeks to prep and a 33-day shoot across iconic Oakland locations, including Grand Lake Theater, Giant Burger, and Loard’s Ice Cream, Neishea’s attention to detail helped piece together the city’s heart and history.
Catch Freaky Tales in theaters on April 4! 💫
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In Netflix’s “Running Point,” every suit worn by Kate Hudson as Isla Gordon is a deliberate act of storytelling, and costume designer Salvador Pérez is the one calling the shots. 🏀💥 From bold pinks to cool creams, Salvador’s design choices reflect Isla’s evolution as a woman stepping into power while embracing softness, style, and confidence.
“We really wanted Isla to be powerful,” Pérez tells Netflix’s Tudum, “but we never hid her femininity. We didn’t do man-powered suits. I love Gabriela Hearst and Favorite Daughter — we wanted suits that had a little bit of softness to them, but still had that authority.”
Inspired by Lakers president Jeanie Buss, the costumes in the season signal her shift from party girl to polished president. One standout is a blush Sasuphi suit paired with a sheer blouse, which Salvador calls “the epitome of a powerful suit, but feminine and rich and luxurious.”
Salvador shared, “Mindy’s a great producer, because when I was like, ‘I need a Birkin,’ she’s like, ‘Ok!’ I’m like, ‘Really?’ She’s like, ‘Come over.’ So once a week I’d go to Mindy’s house, and we’d go through her bag closet. All of Isla’s great bags came from Mindy’s closet.”
The iconic buttery yellow Sandro suit was a nod to “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (CD Karen Patch) paired with a Jacquemus top, and blue pumps.
Stream the full season of “Running Point” on Netflix now. ⛹️✨
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#SalvadorPerez #RunningPoint #KateHudson #MindyKaling
“The Six Triple Eight” (2024) tells the true story of the only all-Black, all-women battalion deployed overseas during World War II. Sent to Europe to sort through a massive backlog of mail, these courageous women ensured soldiers stayed connected to their loved ones.
Costume design by Karyn Wagner.
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Call your Representative and Tell Them to Stop the Executive Order Attacking Federal Workers’ Labor Rights!
Swipe through to learn more.
https://act.aflcio.org/call_campaigns/call-stop-trumps-federal-worker-union-busting/
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The CDG proudly stands in solidarity with their Transgender and Non-binary community. Today and always. 🏳️⚧️
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Lingua Franca (2019) is a quietly powerful film that follows an undocumented Filipina trans woman navigating life and love in Brooklyn while seeking legal status. Directed by and starring Isabel Sandoval, the film is a deeply personal exploration of identity, resilience, and belonging.
Costume design by Clint Ramos.
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#IsabelSandoval #ClintRamos
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice, she changed the system. “On the Basis of Sex” (2018) tells the inspiring true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s early legal battles for gender equality. Felicity Jones delivers a compelling performance as Ginsburg in this moving and impactful film.
Costume design by Issis Mussenden.
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#WomensHistoryMonth #OnTheBasisOfSex #IssisMussenden
In attendance at today’s Vogue World: Hollywood launch were costume designers Colleen Atwood, Ruth E. Carter, Arianne Phillips, Jacqueline West, President Terry Ann Gordon, Communications Director Anna Wyckoff, and members of our CDG costume community who have been affected by the fires.
This year’s event will focus on supporting costume community professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Anna Wintour said, “Vogue World has become a runway show-as-rallying cry, a way to fix the attention of a huge global audience, to bring awareness, and sound an unmistakable note of positivity, creativity, and hope.”
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The CDG was thrilled to be present at the launch of Vogue World: Hollywood at the Chateau Marmont. ✨
A host of luminaries joined in to announce the fourth annual Vogue World which will take place in Hollywood on Sunday, October 26th, at the Paramount Pictures Studios Lot including Anna Wintour, Global Editorial Director, Vogue, Louis Vuitton Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière, actor Taylor Russell, costume designers Colleen Atwood, Ruth E. Carter, Arianne Phillips, Chairperson and President, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Casey Wasserman, and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Vogue World: Hollywood will celebrate the fascinating dialogue between film and fashion. 100% of ticket proceeds will go to the Entertainment Community Fund, with a focus on supporting costume community professionals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
This year’s event will feature collaborations with some of Hollywood’s most renowned costume designers including Colleen Atwood, Milena Canonero, Ruth E. Carter, Shirley Kurata, Catherine Martin, Arianne Phillips, Sandy Powell, and Jacqueline West.
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Are you ready for WonderCon 2025? ✨
Check out these must-see panels which include some of our CDG members:
Threads of Fantasy, Fright & High Stakes Action
Friday, March 28
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Room 300C
⚡️ Featuring costume designers Jennifer Bryan, Marie Schley, Cynthia Summers, and Annie Loppert
🎤 Moderated by Spencer Williams (The Art of Costume Podcast)
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Crafting a Multiverse: Careers in Design
Sunday, March 30
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Room 213CD
⚡️Featuring: Erica D. Schwartz, iAsia Brown, Juda Escalante, Barbara Inglehart, Heather Cook, and Marianne Parker
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“Frida” (2002) brings to life the extraordinary story of Frida Kahlo, the brilliant Mexican artist known for her bold self-portraits and uncompromising vision. Starring Salma Hayek in a mesmerizing performance, the film explores Kahlo’s turbulent marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera, her political activism, and the physical and emotional struggles that shaped her art.
Costume design by Julie Weiss.
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Join us in celebrating iconic costume designer and CDG member Bob Mackie at Julien’s Auctions’ “Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit” on March 27, 2025, at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. 💎
Featured items include a Britney Spears’ 2001 Bob Mackie French Wirework “Jubilee” Burlesque Ensemble worn for the 1981 Las Vegas stage production and also worn by Britney for her 2001 HBO Dream within a Dream Tour televised concert special and the memorable HBO performance “…Baby One More Time.”
Another rare Mackie piece is exactly like the one worn by Cher during her performance of “If I Could Turn Back Time.” The event will also feature notable items like Marilyn Monroe’s jeans from “River of No Return,” costume designer WIlliam Travilla, a robe from Cleopatra designed by Irene Sharaff, as well as jewelry which was part of Elizabeth Taylor ‘s personal collection, and a handful of exquisite luxury treasures from brands like Hermès and Chanel.
Visit JuliensAuctions.com to register to bid. ✨
Photos by: @Katie_Nolan_Photography
Portrait images by: @anna_wyckoff
Join us in wishing @bobmackie a happy birthday! 🎂🎉
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#BobMackie #BobMackieMagic
#JuliensAuctions
Sci-fi has long been a space for bold, avant-garde costume design, with its futuristic and dystopian aesthetics both shaping and being influenced by the fashion world.
“Mad Max” is a prime example, with its gritty, asymmetrical costumes influencing designers for decades. Costume designer Jenny Beavan, who worked on Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa, told L’Officiel that George Miller’s approach to costume design is deeply rooted in realism. “It’s not like Spandex, because it looks good or [is a] funny sort of spacesuit. It’s actually what they can find in the wasteland… Everything’s rotting, everything’s toxic, and they’re working with what they’ve got,” Beavan said. “Which doesn’t mean it can’t be inventive, but it has to have had a purpose.”
Fashion’s connection with the sci-fi genre extends to designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Paco Rabanne, whose work on “The Fifth Element” continues to be referenced in recent projects. Costume designer Daniel Selon brought gothic, cyberpunk, and historical influences into “Agatha All Along,” drawing from Gareth Pugh, Craig Green, and Alexander McQueen. “These witchy, spooky creators… always have an air of darkness. There’s a thread of life [and] death,” Selon told L’Officiel of his approach to designing the costumes of the coven of witches in the Marvel spinoff.
Read the full feature L’Officiel. Article written by Grant Rindner.
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#JennyBeavan #DanielSelon