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Jonathan Anderson and Luca Guadagnino to reunite in a fusion of fashion and film

When Challengers captivated audiences in 2024, it wasn’t just the taut storyline of love and rivalry on the tennis court that drew attention. The film’s stylish aesthetic, driven by a wardrobe of preppy, high-fashion sportswear, elevated it into a cultural moment. Behind its distinct visual flair was Jonathan Anderson, then creative director of...

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Costume Designers Guild Awards: Saltburn, Poor Things and Billie Eilish among honourees

Amid an awards season that is more bustling than usual, the 26th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGAs) took place last night in NeueHouse, Hollywood, where more than 1,200 costume designers, assistants and illustrators came together to celebrate the past year in film. American actress Wendi McLendon-Covey hosted the event, in which nine awards...

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Paley Center opens exhibition celebrating Yellowstone’s 1923 prequel

The Paley Center for Media in New York has opened an exhibition showcasing the costumes from the Paramount+ drama series 1923, the prequel to the hit show Yellowstone. ‘The ‘1923’ Exhibit: Costume Design Across Three Continents’ will run until May 28, offering ‘Yellowstone’ fans an immersive look at a curated assortment of original costumes from...

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Costume designer Sandy Powell wins BAFTA Fellowship

At this year’s BAFTA Film Awards renowned British costume designer, Sandy Powell was honoured with the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship accolade. Powell, known for her period films from The Favourite and Shakespeare in Love to fantasy productions including Mary Poppins Returns and Cinderella, to Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman and Velvet Goldmine,...

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Netflix ramps up fashion collabs for Stranger Things

Eighties fashion is back, and Netflix's latest series Stranger Things is bringing the looks to life with new collaborations. From Melissa shoes to Quiksilver’s surf-inspired fashion, and retro Timex watches to High Snobiety’s hoodies, Netflix is putting a fashionable spin onto television merchandise. Quiksilver With a huge global audience,...

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Costume Designers Guild announces 2022 winners, calls for pay equity in industry

In its first in-person event since the start of the pandemic, the Costume Designers Guild celebrated its 24th annual awards show and revealed the 2022 winners. Hosted by actors Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson, the event recognised excellence in film, TV and short-form costume design, while also calling on the industry to fight for pay equity...