All articles tagged with #costume design
Disney's D23 reveal shows Doctor Doom wearing a second, sleeker costume in Avengers: Doomsday: a streamlined chest piece with no heavy armor, a cape draped over the shoulders with a single broach, and leather gloves and boots, plus a smoother mask with larger eye holes, fueling speculation that this Doom may flash back to a former hero before his heel turn; the film opens December 18, 2026.
A 26-year-old quits her Chicago corporate job to pursue sewing, lands a seasonal seamstress role in Yellowstone’s uniform department, earns about $19.25/hour with subsidized housing and meals, and hopes to move to New York City to work in Broadway and film wardrobe.
Costume designer Qween Jean became the first openly transgender performer to win a Tony, taking Best Costume Design of a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. She designed her own Tony gown and Whitney White’s, and is also nominated for Best Costume Design of a Play for Liberation. Beyond the win, she advocates for queer and trans rights and founded Black Trans Liberation, using the moment to push for lasting change in the theater community and society at large.
Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters uses Shirley Kurata’s bold, thrift‑fueled wardrobe to stage a stylishly chaotic heist that satirizes overconsumption, plagiarism, and workers’ rights in the fashion industry, with vibrant color and character closets underscoring the film’s critique of contemporary fashion culture.
Christopher Nolan explains production choices for The Odyssey in Time, defending Agamemnon’s expensive armor as a symbol of his status and justifying Travis Scott’s casting as a nod to oral storytelling, while acknowledging that some historical details can’t be perfectly accurate.
Veteran costume designer Molly Rogers, who helped shape the Devil Wears Prada films, said she wouldn’t have attended the Bezos-hosted Met Gala 2026 and expressed disappointment in those who did, during a Fashionphile panel as the event raised a record $42 million for the Met’s Costume Institute.
Euphoria season 3’s wedding episode sparked online buzz as Cassie Howard’s ultra-low-cut gown revealed custom hand-beaded pasties. Costume designer Natasha Newman-Thomas says they intentionally embraced the nip slip to reflect Cassie’s psychology and create a beautiful, sexy, slightly tacky look for her big day, prompting mixed reactions from fans.
Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie wears a sprawling custom Wiederhoeft gown for Euphoria Season 3—a curved Wasp corset, 160 yards of tulle, a 20‑foot detachable train, high slit and hand‑embroidered beads—designed to amplify her bridezilla energy. The look, over a year in the making with input from Sam Levinson and Natasha Newman‑Thomas, pushed volume past ten and even had a shorter reception version; Wiederhoeft notes it’s a fictional extreme not meant for real life. The piece also mentions a recent Wiederhoeft moment worn by Taylor Swift, fueling chatter about possible bridal designs from the designer.
David Lowery's Mother Mary uses couture to tell a comeback story: Anne Hathaway's pop-star persona is shaped by Bina Daigeler's glamorous costumes and a transformative Iris van Herpen finale gown—born from 80s Madonna influence and current fashion icons—to express lost-and-found identity and the tension of creative partnership.
Vanity Fair reports that Euphoria’s third season brings a new costume designer, Natasha Newman-Thomas, who aims for timeless, world-expanding fashion beyond last season’s meme-driven looks. The wardrobe blends high-end pieces (Nate in Bottega Veneta), vintage couture, and custom creations for Rue, Cassie, Lexi, Maddy, Jules, and others, reflecting character growth after the time jump and focusing on authenticity over viral trends.
Jaafar Jackson spent two years preparing to portray his uncle Michael Jackson in the movie-musical Michael—studying the Jackson 5 era, Michael’s dances with choreographers Rich + Tone Talauega, and immersive wardrobe from Thriller to Billie Jean—while his press tour blends modern fashion with homage to MJ, as the film arrives April 24 and aims to reveal a deeper, inspiring side of the King of Pop.
IndieWire’s feature reveals how The Pitt’s Season 2 production team, led by Nina Ruscio and Lyn Paolo, choreographs a 15-hour, continuity-forward ED shoot by aging hundreds of costumes, meticulously tracking every bed, whiteboard, and prop, and coordinating across departments to preserve realism. The team even extended Season 1’s set for more triage time, underscoring a relentless commitment to 360-degree accuracy. The Pitt is streaming on HBO Max, with the Season 2 finale airing April 16.
A BuzzFeed feature reveals 19 Easter eggs and BTS details from Bridgerton Season 4, covering Sophie Baek’s amethyst necklace and heritage choices, evolving costumes and makeup, the masquerade ball’s stylistic shifts, a new servant-focused score, real-world filming locations, insights into intimacy choreography, book-to-show changes (Francesca’s storyline and wedding timing), and symbolic touches like Benedict’s kite pin and a final painting that signals his growth.
CNN Style praises the Love Story miniseries for its costume design, which captures Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s understated chic and contrasts with JFK Jr.’s laid-back approach. The standout slip dress and Prada coats, along with Levi denim details, help convey CBK’s era-defining style. After initial backlash to appearances, the production hired Rudy Mance to source authentic pieces and consult fashion historians, underscoring how costuming deepens understanding of CBK and her influence rather than forcing exact replicas.
The piece argues that contemporary costume designers prioritise storytelling and visual impact over strict historical accuracy in period films, using Wuthering Heights and other titles to illustrate a trend toward modern fabrics, bold influences and anachronistic looks. While some historians warn it may stretch realism, designers say such freedom creates a distinct mood and time-travel feel, with Bridgerton cited as a catalyst for expanding the fantasy of period dress.