Costume design is storytelling, and in the new book Dressing the Story, costume designer and CDG member Debra McGuire offers a deeply personal look into the creative process behind some of film and television’s most beloved projects. ✨
Written with producer Jim Stark, the book explores how costume design shapes character, emotion, and visual storytelling, drawing from McGuire’s remarkable career across productions including Friends, Freaks and Geeks, The Morning Show, Anchorman, Knocked Up, Superbad, and more. 🎬
“The most exciting part of writing this book has been the opportunity to share it with my creative community — the extraordinary tribe of Costume Designers and Costumers who understand the passion, sacrifice, artistry, and endurance this work requires. Throughout my journey, I have been lifted up by your generosity, wisdom, humor, and unwavering support.
Ours is a collaborative art form built on trust, instinct, craftsmanship, and heart. None of us does it alone. We learn from one another, inspire one another, and carry each other through the impossible days and magical moments alike.
Thank you for being part of my village, my creative family, and the fabric of this story. This book belongs to all of us,” shares McGuire.
Gorgeous cover illustration by our own @aasharamdeen 👏 Purchase the book at Stickingplacebooks.com or follow the link in our Stories. 📚
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