10 TV Costume Designers on Their Favorite Looks and Biggest Challenges

Designing the costumes for Emma, the Autumn de Wilde-directed adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic period novel, was a balance between staying true to the era (the early 1800s) while leaving room for some creativity and artistic license, says Oscar-nominated costume designer Alexandra Byrne.

Costume designers are known for keeping a well-stocked emergency kit for wardrobe malfunctions. Besides double-stick tape, button extenders, lint rollers, colored pens and safety pins, TV and film style experts also require their own essentials for dealing with long hours on set, including days with glaring sun during, or for keeping busy hands nourished in between spritzes of hand sanitizer.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIt makes perfect sense that Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci,” based on the book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed,” should create a frenzy for costume designs, courtesy of Scott’s go-to designer, Oscar winner Janty Yates.When Lady Gaga posted the first official look at the film from Italy, where the drama is shooting, sharing an on-set Instagram photo of herself with co-star Adam Driver, the internet almost broke.

To All the Boys: Always and Forever star Lana Condor has been tapped to host the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Presenters for the CDGA ceremony on April 13 include Rose Byrne, Andra Day, Emerald Fennell, Regina King, Carey Mulligan, Niecy Nash, Leslie Odom Jr.

The 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards didn’t have an actual red carpet this year since the show was completely virtual, but all of the stars got dressed up at home and shared some great photos online!

Costume designer Trish Summerville has collaborated with David Fincher on films such as “Gone Girl” and “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and with other filmmakers on large fantasy films including “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “The Dark Tower.” None of that prepared her for tackling Fincher’s passion project, however. “Mank” not only found her designing clothing from Hollywood’s golden era, but translating those costumes specifically for a black and white digital canvas.

Rebel Wilson has just as much of a challenge ahead of her after losing 60 pounds during her Year of Health. The 41-year-old Australian actress appeared on Monday's  where she discussed her successful weight loss journey and the struggles she still faces. «Now the challenge is to keep it off.

Gwen Stefani has opened up about always getting compliments about how well she is aging.

Gwen Stefani’s fountain of youth comes from an unexpected source. The 51-year-old pop star says her love life with country singer Blake Shelton is what keeps her youthful, according to an interview she gave The Daily Telegraph – a U.K.-based newspaper.

Gwen Stefani, 51, has opened up about beauty and aging, revealing it was hard to “have to face life” as she got older. Nevertheless, the three-time Grammy Award winner told The Daily Telegraph‘s Stellar that she was feeling great, in a new interview “People talking about my aging is a compliment, I guess.

She discussed that project and more during our Monday conversation. The 93rd Academy Awards will be held on April 25.Congratulations on your Oscar nomination. Isn’t it great that the Costume Designers branch remembered a film from over a year ago?It was great that they remembered it, but I think it is very special, particular, unique film, this one.

G.W. "Skip" Mercier, a Tony-nominated set and costume designer, died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at his home in Rowayton, Connecticut, a publicist announced.

G.W. “Skip” Mercier, a prolific set, costume and puppet designer whose scenic work for Julie Taymor’s Broadway production of Juan Darién: A Carnival Mass earned a Tony Award nomination in 1997, died March 11 of pancreatic cancer at his home in Rowayton, Connecticut. He was 66.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville doesn't believe the appointment of John Murtough as football director will affect Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League title.The club announced that Murtough, who has been at Old Trafford since 2013, is their new football director, with Darren Fletcher moving from a first-team coach to technical director as part of an internal backroom restructure.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorHorror was the perfect genre for filmmaker Jayro Bustamante and his crew to tell the story of Guatemala’s history of genocide and violence against women in “La Llorona,” shortlisted for an Oscar in the international film category.Cinematographer Nicolás Wong Díaz and costume designer Sofía Lantán helped Bustamante use a Latino folkloric “wailing woman” tale in service to a socio-political theme about the ghosts haunting Gen.

Unanimous Media, Stephen Curry’s production company, has launched Pathways Alliance, a venture to bolster diverse voices across TV, film, documentaries and podcasts.

Zoe Hewitt The artisans behind some of this year’s films were tasked with creating a myriad of stunts, regardless of century or setting. While stunt actors execute the physicalities in a script, it’s not without support from other departments, including costumes.