Costume designer Jacqueline Durran created 45-50 elaborate costumes for 'Wuthering Heights,' blending historical references with modern and fantastical elements to reflect the film's stylized, fever dream aesthetic, with notable pieces including a wedding dress inspired by Victorian and 1950s fashion, a shiny red latex-like dress, and exaggerated accessories that highlight the characters' personalities and the film's unique visual style.
The article discusses the costume design for the film 'Marty Supreme,' highlighting how the designers drew inspiration from 1950s Lower East Side Jewish immigrant life, gangsters, and Marty Reisman's eccentric style to create authentic and character-driven wardrobes for the film, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy and character portrayal.
The costume designer of Emily in Paris, Marylin Fitoussi, discusses the show's evolving fashion, from the controversial French chic to a more refined Italian style in season five, reflecting the character's move to Rome and the influence of Italian cinema and brands, while also highlighting the show's recognition by French President Macron.
Julian Day, a costume designer, created an authentic and visually striking fictional F1 team, APXGP, for 'F1 The Movie' within a tight timeframe, involving detailed work on race suits, team kits, and fan merchandise, with filming during live Grand Prix weekends, resulting in a highly realistic portrayal that has influenced F1 fan culture and fashion.
Paul Tazewell, renowned costume designer and first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design, discusses his work on 'Wicked,' highlighting how costumes like Glinda's iridescent dress and Elphaba's black attire tell silent stories about the characters' identities and histories, influenced by his lifelong fascination with Oz and his personal background in textiles and design.
Heidi Klum unveiled her 24th annual Halloween costume as Medusa, a detailed and elaborate look that took six months and over 15 people to create, featuring moving snakes and custom effects, showcasing her dedication to her annual tradition of creative costumes.
Vogue World: Hollywood 2025 was a glamorous event at Paramount Studios that celebrated film and fashion, featured performances by Doja Cat and Gracie Abrams, and highlighted costume design collaborations. The event raised over $4.5 million for charities supporting those affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires, with all proceeds going to the Entertainment Community Fund.
The article discusses the costume design for Luca Guadagnino's film 'After the Hunt,' highlighting Julia Roberts' character's preppy, tailored wardrobe that reflects her social status and personality, and features insights from costume designer Giulia Piersanti on her creative process and the significance of fashion in storytelling.
Lady Gaga appears as the ghostly character Rosaline Rotwood in 'Wednesday' season two, with costumes inspired by the 1930s and designed to reflect her ghostly, Raven-like persona. The season features elaborate vintage-inspired costumes for a fundraising gala, showcasing the show's blend of gothic and modern styles, with significant input from costume designers Colleen Atwood and Mark Sutherland. Gaga's role and the costumes mark a notable fashion moment in the series, which is set in Tim Burton's distinctive visual universe.
Beyoncé won her first Primetime Emmy for her Netflix special 'Beyoncé Bowl' in the costume design category and is also nominated in two other categories for the same special, with additional awards and nominations expected.
James Gunn's upcoming Superman reboot features a brighter, more hopeful tone with a colorful, timeless aesthetic, a practical costume design with debated trunks, and a reimagined Fortress of Solitude, all filmed in Cleveland to evoke a nostalgic yet contemporary Metropolis.
HBO has hired Oscar-winning costume designer Holly Waddington for its upcoming Harry Potter series. Known for her acclaimed work on "Poor Things," Waddington is the first confirmed creative team member for the series, which will feature a new cast and is set to begin filming in 2025. The series aims to explore new depths of the Harry Potter universe, with casting for lead roles currently underway.
Paul Tazewell, the costume designer for the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' discusses his approach to modernizing the iconic costumes of characters like Glinda and Elphaba. Tazewell aimed to balance the original Broadway show's visual language with new elements that reflect the characters' emotional journeys. His designs incorporate historical and fantastical elements, drawing inspiration from various sources, including the 1939 film and organic motifs. Tazewell's work emphasizes character-driven choices, creating costumes that are both nostalgic and innovative, with a subtle nod to modern feminism.
The article discusses the work of the costume designer responsible for transforming Daniel Craig into the iconic writer William Burroughs for the film 'Queer.' The designer focused on capturing Burroughs' distinctive style and persona, contributing significantly to Craig's portrayal of the character.
Paul Tazewell, renowned for his work on Broadway, returns to design costumes for the musical 'Wicked.' Known for his innovative and detailed costume designs, Tazewell's return to the world of Oz is highly anticipated by theater enthusiasts.
