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Layla costume designer on how film uses looks to explore queer identity

The costumes in Amrou Al-Kadhi's film reflect the protagonist's duality of confidence and vulnerability.
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Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz

Paul Tazewell's early experiences in costume design uniquely qualified him for the adaptation of Wicked, reflecting a blend of history and personal inspiration.

Exclusive: Wicked's Costume Designer Says Ariana Got "Emotional" Over This Dress

Ariana Grande's emotional connection to the iconic bubble dress highlights the depth of character representation in Wicked.

Fans spot strange detail in new Wicked movie poster

Some fans have noticed a similarity between the costume design in the poster for the movie Wicked: Part One and layers of sliced ham.
Ariana Grande is not actually wearing a ham dress, but the resemblance has sparked discussion online.

Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Returns to Oz

Paul Tazewell's early experiences in costume design uniquely qualified him for the adaptation of Wicked, reflecting a blend of history and personal inspiration.

Exclusive: Wicked's Costume Designer Says Ariana Got "Emotional" Over This Dress

Ariana Grande's emotional connection to the iconic bubble dress highlights the depth of character representation in Wicked.

Fans spot strange detail in new Wicked movie poster

Some fans have noticed a similarity between the costume design in the poster for the movie Wicked: Part One and layers of sliced ham.
Ariana Grande is not actually wearing a ham dress, but the resemblance has sparked discussion online.
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5 days ago

When historians and directors clash: Ridley Scott was Napoleonic there was no doubt who was in charge'

Hollywood often prioritizes visual appeal over historical accuracy in films like Gladiator, highlighting a tension between authenticity and entertainment.
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For Sale: 12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Edith Head is celebrated for her innovative costume designs in classic Hollywood films, illustrating her artistic talent and career longevity.

Inside the secret, sprawling warehouse that's home to Hollywood's best costumes

Melody Barnett embodies a living garment archive, tirelessly supplying period-authentic costumes to the film industry for decades.

For Sale: 12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Edith Head is celebrated for her innovative costume designs in classic Hollywood films, illustrating her artistic talent and career longevity.

Inside the secret, sprawling warehouse that's home to Hollywood's best costumes

Melody Barnett embodies a living garment archive, tirelessly supplying period-authentic costumes to the film industry for decades.
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How The 'Anora' Costume Designer Brought The Film To Life

Jocelyn Pierce, an indie costume designer, discusses the challenges and rewards of working on the film 'Anora' and the collaborative spirit of indie projects.

How a hockey goalie mask designer helped make Hannibal Lecter an all-time villain and Halloween costume

Ed Cubberly, a mask-maker, created the legendary Hannibal Lecter mask for 'The Silence of the Lambs,' connecting him to cinematic history.

Collaboration blends fashion, film studies and spark of fun | Cornell Chronicle

The project focuses on Edith Head's costume design while exploring themes of nostalgia and fading fame through the character of Norma Desmond.

The Year of the Mega Sleeve

The costume designer for the film Poor Things created a silhouette with slim top and exaggerated bottom for the protagonist.
The film's director had a specific focus on the sleeves of the costumes, which were puffed, ruffled, and ruched to an extreme degree.

How The 'Anora' Costume Designer Brought The Film To Life

Jocelyn Pierce, an indie costume designer, discusses the challenges and rewards of working on the film 'Anora' and the collaborative spirit of indie projects.

How a hockey goalie mask designer helped make Hannibal Lecter an all-time villain and Halloween costume

Ed Cubberly, a mask-maker, created the legendary Hannibal Lecter mask for 'The Silence of the Lambs,' connecting him to cinematic history.

Collaboration blends fashion, film studies and spark of fun | Cornell Chronicle

The project focuses on Edith Head's costume design while exploring themes of nostalgia and fading fame through the character of Norma Desmond.

The Year of the Mega Sleeve

The costume designer for the film Poor Things created a silhouette with slim top and exaggerated bottom for the protagonist.
The film's director had a specific focus on the sleeves of the costumes, which were puffed, ruffled, and ruched to an extreme degree.
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Step inside this legendary shop full of handmade costumes while you still can

Ursula Boschet's legendary costume shop in Los Angeles is closing due to online competition, high costs, and her desire to retire.

How a graffiti-covered, downtown skyscraper became a viral Halloween costume

A costume resembling the abandoned Oceanwide Plaza skyscrapers reflects both artistic expression and the symbol of neglect in Los Angeles.

Steal This Look: A Warm, Minimal Guest Bedroom in LA - Remodelista

Gordana Golubovic's home design showcases her expertise in sourcing materials and creating a personalized, serene living environment.

Step inside this legendary shop full of handmade costumes while you still can

Ursula Boschet's legendary costume shop in Los Angeles is closing due to online competition, high costs, and her desire to retire.

How a graffiti-covered, downtown skyscraper became a viral Halloween costume

A costume resembling the abandoned Oceanwide Plaza skyscrapers reflects both artistic expression and the symbol of neglect in Los Angeles.

Steal This Look: A Warm, Minimal Guest Bedroom in LA - Remodelista

Gordana Golubovic's home design showcases her expertise in sourcing materials and creating a personalized, serene living environment.
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Iconic Harris-Walz camo hat costume dazzles D.C.'s pre-Election Day High Heel Race

Cargill's unique costume captures attention and represents a blend of creativity, personal expression, and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community.
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PSA: Kylie Jenner Recreated Demi Moore's 'Striptease' Bikini Look For Halloween

Kylie Jenner's Halloween costumes display her ability to blend fashion with pop culture through meticulous recreations and references.

Heidi Klum Transforms Into Remote-Controlled E.T. for Halloween

Heidi Klum's Halloween costume as E.T. featured innovative designs and practicality, including an adult diaper for ease of wear.

Trisha Paytas Wants You to Invest in a Good Wig

Trisha Paytas emphasizes using Halloween and cosplay to express personal interests and familial connections, especially after becoming a mother.

Selena Gomez's Sheer Halloween Costume Exposed Her Cleavage

Selena Gomez's Halloween costume reinterprets the character Alice from Wonderland, merging classic elements with contemporary fashion.

PSA: Kylie Jenner Recreated Demi Moore's 'Striptease' Bikini Look For Halloween

Kylie Jenner's Halloween costumes display her ability to blend fashion with pop culture through meticulous recreations and references.

Heidi Klum Transforms Into Remote-Controlled E.T. for Halloween

Heidi Klum's Halloween costume as E.T. featured innovative designs and practicality, including an adult diaper for ease of wear.

Trisha Paytas Wants You to Invest in a Good Wig

Trisha Paytas emphasizes using Halloween and cosplay to express personal interests and familial connections, especially after becoming a mother.

Selena Gomez's Sheer Halloween Costume Exposed Her Cleavage

Selena Gomez's Halloween costume reinterprets the character Alice from Wonderland, merging classic elements with contemporary fashion.
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All of Heidi Klum's iconic Halloween costumes, ranked

Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes are renowned for their creativity and extensive preparation, solidifying her status as a Halloween icon.

Chilling Halloween Forecast: Bay Area Braces for Coldest Week Since May | KQED

Select warm costumes or layer appropriately for outdoor festivities during chilly Halloween weather.

All of Heidi Klum's iconic Halloween costumes, ranked

Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes are renowned for their creativity and extensive preparation, solidifying her status as a Halloween icon.

Chilling Halloween Forecast: Bay Area Braces for Coldest Week Since May | KQED

Select warm costumes or layer appropriately for outdoor festivities during chilly Halloween weather.
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'Agatha All Along' costumes hold character clues

Costumes in 'Agatha All Along' are pivotal to storytelling, hiding character depth and narrative clues.

Someone Cosplayed An Entire Sonic Level And It Looks Incredible

A Sonic superfan created a stunning Halloween costume inspired by the iconic 'City Escape' level from Sonic Adventure 2.

Behind the scenes with The Lion King in London at 25 in pictures

The Lion King show involves over 350 costumes and 232 puppets, showcasing an extraordinary commitment to detail and craftsmanship in costume design.
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I'm an American Writer in Paris, and Here's What 'Emily in Paris' Gets Wrong About French Style - Plus TK Finds I'd Wear Instead

Patricia Field's costume choices in Emily in Paris evoke conversation about fashion versus reality in modern Parisian style.

Patricia Field: Her Joyful, Chaotic Fashion Sense Gets a Film to Match

Patricia Field, celebrated costume designer, crafts joyful and bold fashion that has shaped iconic TV shows and films throughout her career.

The 'Emily In Paris' Costume Designer On Putting Together Those Epic Looks

Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi emphasizes intuition and narrative in her design process for 'Emily In Paris'.

Taylor Swift *Finally* Wore A New Eras Tour Look & It's So 'Midnights'-Coded

Taylor Swift's costume changes during the Eras Tour generate excitement and community engagement among her fans, making each reveal a significant event.

If You Take Your Fashion Tips From Ghouls, You'll Be Into These 40 Spooky-Leaning Things

Fashion can be inspired by cinematic characters.
Iconic film costumes influence personal style choices.

I'm an American Writer in Paris, and Here's What 'Emily in Paris' Gets Wrong About French Style - Plus TK Finds I'd Wear Instead

Patricia Field's costume choices in Emily in Paris evoke conversation about fashion versus reality in modern Parisian style.

Patricia Field: Her Joyful, Chaotic Fashion Sense Gets a Film to Match

Patricia Field, celebrated costume designer, crafts joyful and bold fashion that has shaped iconic TV shows and films throughout her career.

The 'Emily In Paris' Costume Designer On Putting Together Those Epic Looks

Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi emphasizes intuition and narrative in her design process for 'Emily In Paris'.

Taylor Swift *Finally* Wore A New Eras Tour Look & It's So 'Midnights'-Coded

Taylor Swift's costume changes during the Eras Tour generate excitement and community engagement among her fans, making each reveal a significant event.

If You Take Your Fashion Tips From Ghouls, You'll Be Into These 40 Spooky-Leaning Things

Fashion can be inspired by cinematic characters.
Iconic film costumes influence personal style choices.
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24 Wildly Uncomfortable Sexualized Costumes Female Actors Hated Wearing

Many iconic female characters have been portrayed in revealing costumes, often against the actresses' wishes.
Actresses like Carrie Fisher and Angelina Jolie criticized the sexualization of their characters' wardrobes.
Recent portrayals have shifted to more practical and less revealing costumes for female superheroes.

A Perfect' Take on Nantucket Style?

The Perfect Couple cleverly blends murder mystery with social commentary, spotlighting the lives of the rich and their cultural implications.

How Michael O'Connor Crafted the Tudor Costumes of Firebrand

Catherine Parr's story reflects her bravery in challenging the Church of England while navigating royal court dynamics.

How this Moraga native costume designer brings characters to life on the silver screen

Costume design profoundly impacts character representation, contributing to the film's narrative and emotional depth.

Narcissister's new show expands on her subversive brand of magic

Narcissister's performances challenge conventions of identity through costumes and a unique mask.

Opinion | Why We Love a Movie Star in a White T-Shirt

The white T-shirt is a cultural icon that shapes perceptions of American identity and brings cinematic moments to life.

Exclusive: The 'Emily In Paris' Costume Designer Teases 25,000 (!) Pieces On Season 4

Emily's fashion becomes bolder and sexier in Season 4, reflecting her evolving romance with Gabriel.

The Veteran Costume Designers That Define Brooklyn J'Ouvert

The JouvayFest Collective's costume designers blend creativity with celebration, transforming the preparation for the West Indian Day Carnival into a joyous and collaborative experience.
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How a Broadway Theater Was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret

Scutt designed a surreal, New York-inspired version of Kit Kat Club, preserving intimacy in a larger theater setting.

How a Broadway Theater Was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret

Tom Scutt created a surreal, New York-inspired version of Kit Kat Club for 'Cabaret', aiming to preserve intimacy despite a larger theater capacity.

How a Broadway Theater Was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret

Scutt designed a surreal, New York-inspired version of Kit Kat Club, preserving intimacy in a larger theater setting.

How a Broadway Theater Was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret

Tom Scutt created a surreal, New York-inspired version of Kit Kat Club for 'Cabaret', aiming to preserve intimacy despite a larger theater capacity.
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The unexpected design influences on Amazon's Fallout TV show

Fallout TV series faces challenges in translating video game designs to real-life costumes.
Costume designer embraces the task of bringing iconic Fallout looks into reality while staying true to the game's aesthetic.

Ryan Gosling asked me if he could have Ken underpants': Barbie costume designer Jacqueline Durran spills her secrets

Costume designer Jacqueline Durran crafted Barbie's outfits first and then fitted Ken to be her accessory.
Despite Ken's second-fiddle role, Ryan Gosling's portrayal of Ken in the Barbie film is nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor.

'The Color Purple' Musical Required Close Collaboration Between Costumes and Choreography

Costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck worked on the original film and is now creating costumes for the musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple'.
Choreographer Fatima Robinson has a deep affection for the original film and is incorporating themes of women's empowerment and sisterhood in her work.

How 'Maestro' Hit the Notes of Leonard Bernstein's Life

Director Bradley Cooper describes " Maestro" as a series of movements through the life of the legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife, actress Felicia Montealegre.

On the scene: Tristram Kenton's best stage shots of 2023 in pictures

Yuko Kawamoto, centre, in The Brides by David Glass Ensemble and Topi Dalmata, with Julian Crouch as design consultant, at Jacksons Lane, London, as part of the London international mime festival Standing at the Sky's Edge by Chris Bush and Richard Hawley, directed by Robert Hastie and designed by Ben Stones, at the National Theatre, London Emmet Byrne, Dan Skinner and Killian Coyle in The Walworth Farce by Enda Walsh at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, directed by Nicky Allpress and designed by Anisha Fields Jemima Brown in Surge, part of the double bill by Tom Dale Company, designed by Barret Hodgson, at the Place theatre in London The RSC's Hamnet, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti from Maggie O'Farrell's novel, at the Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, directed by Erica Whyman and designed by Tom Piper Figures in Extinction [1.0] by Crystal Pite and Simon McBurney at Sadler's Wells, performed by Nederlands Dans Theater with set by Jay Gower Taylor and costumes by Nancy Bryant Lenny Henry in his play August in England at the Bush theatre, London, directed by Lynette Linton and Daniel Bailey, and designed by Natalie Pryce Corps Extremes choreographed by Rachid Ouramdane for Chaillot, Theatre National de la Danse, performed at Sadler's Wells, London, with costumes by Camille Panin Maxine Peake in They by Kay Dick at John Rylands Library, Manchester.

Marion Cito, ingenious costume designer to Pina Bausch, dies aged 85

Marion Cito, costume designer for Pina Bausch, has died at 85.
Cito's elegant and versatile designs played a crucial role in Bausch's dance-theatre productions.
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