Tag: Television
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Hues of Humor: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Costume Designer Tom Broecker on Season 48 Episode with Aubrey Plaza
Spencer Williams: Well, friends, I am so excited to welcome back my friend, Saturday Night Live costume designer Tom Broecker. Good morning, Tom. Tom Broecker: Good morning. It’s really morning for you. It’s sort of mid-morning for me… Spencer Williams: You’re a busy guy, so this is the only way I can catch you before…
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75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Costume Design 2023
This morning (July 12th, 2023), The Television Academy announced nominations for the 75th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Outstanding Costume Design. These nominations span five different categories representing costume designers in contemporary, period, and fantasy/sci-fi television costume design. The nominations include some major shows The Last of Us, Succession, and The White Lotus which…
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The Costumes Gotham Deserves: Behind The Costumes of ‘Gotham Knights’ with Jennifer May Nickel
After the death of Gotham City’s Batman, the city is thrown into chaos and disorder without the Dark Knight to protect it. That is until the team of mismatched fugitives known as the Gotham Knights band together to become its next generation of saviors! In this interview, costume designer Jennifer May Nickel discusses the Gotham…
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Road Trips, Vintage Pieces, and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Trayce Gigi Field Talks About The Costumes of ‘Poker Face’
I know I say this pretty often, but I have a new favorite show. I cannot get enough of Poker Face, streaming on Peacock. This murder mystery episodic masterpiece created by Rian Johnson starring Natasha Lyonne brings together ten unique films full of interesting characters, colorful sets, and brilliant costumes. Costume designer Trayce Gigi Field…
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Behind The Costumes of ‘Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’ with Costume Designer Samantha Hawkins
Welcome back to Rydell High! Taking place four years before the events of Grease, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies features four fed-up outcasts who dare to have fun on their own terms! In a exclusive interview with costume designer Samantha Hawkins, Hawkins shared her enthusiasm for the show with The Art of Costume contributor,…
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Costuming ‘The Crown’ with Costume Designer, Amy Roberts: A Massive Undertaking of Preparation and Research
In the fifth season of The Crown, the Royal Family faces an unprecedented and formidable challenge that tests their position in 1990s Britain. Imelda Staunton portrays Queen Elizabeth II as she approaches the momentous 40th anniversary of her reign. Meanwhile, Dominic West takes on the role of Prince Charles, who grapples with mounting pressure to…
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Vintage Finds and Sustainable Style: Behind the Costume Design of Hulu’s ‘Up Here’ with Nicky Smith
Hulu’s latest musical romantic comedy, Up Here had everything from steampunk circuses, Gatsby-themed parties, matching couples pajamas, and a whole lot of nostalgia. I met with costume designer Nicky Smith to discuss her creative process and challenges behind crafting the stunning wardrobe for this eight-episode series set in the waning days of 1999 New York…
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Fashioning ‘Harlem’: Deirdra Govan’s Journey as a Costume Designer and Champion for Fair Compensation
With a keen eye for fashion and storytelling, Deirdra Elizabeth Govan has left an indelible mark on the hit Prime Video series “Harlem,” bringing the characters of Quinn, Camille, Tye, Angie, and more to life through her exceptional costume design. In a captivating interview with renowned Govan, we delve into her creative process and how…
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Long Live The Queen: Behind The Costumes of ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’
Dearest readers! It is with utmost delight that we invite you to once again return to the opulent world of Bridgerton, as the incomparable Shonda Rhimes unveils her latest masterpiece: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. As expected, the splendorous court of Queen Charlotte is filled with some of the most beautiful costumes, designed by costume…