The movie musical event of the year is almost here, as the film based on the hit broadway musical Wicked makes its debut next month. Sure to be filled with amazing costumes of its own, we're going to step back in time and show you how some of the costumes were made for the musical itself. See what happens when a new actor takes over a part and a brand new costume needs to be created.
It looks like the pattern companies have learned that Netflix's Bridgerton is a phenomenon and have begun to create costumes and designs inspired by the show's vision of regal fashion mixed with a modern aesthetic. To get an idea how a company like Simplicity would create a look like this, go straight to the source and see how the costumes for Bridgerton were created with an inside look from Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick. Watch the video and be inspired when making your own dress, whether it be for this coming Halloween or a special occasion.
Today marks the season two premiere of the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. To celebrate, revisit season one and its celebrated costumes with Costume Designer Jany Temime and Costume Supervisor Joanna Lynch as they "reflect on collaborating with different departments as they created the costumes from scratch and the development on Rhaenyra’s wedding dress."
This weekend the first part of the third season of Bridgerton, the period costume drama depicting the romantic lives of the eight Bridgerton siblings, debuted on Netflix. While taking place in the 1800s, the costumes that designers John Glaser, George Sayer, and Dougie Hawkes have created don't always adhere to the time that they are portraying. Get an in-depth look at these breathtaking costumes and how they came to life in this insightful video from InStyle.
Shōgun, the FX miniseries "set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war", recently concluded its run. It was acclaimed for its historically accurate representation of Japanese culture. One of the many praised aspects was its costume design by Carlos Rosario. Go behind the scenes and see how Carlos brought this time period of feudal Japan to life.
Dune: Part Two is currently the biggest movie in the world and features costumes and clothing that are out of this world. But all the creativity and ingenuity utilized throughout the second part were born in the first film. Join the Dune: Part One costume designers, Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan, along with members of the film's cast as they "explore the inspiration and execution of the film's otherworldly wears."
From the Victoria and Albert Museum: "SIX the Musical is a pop-Tudor mashup, fusing historical and contemporary references to tell the story of the six wives of Henry VIII. Costume designer Gabriella Slade and costume supervisor Justin Allin take us behind the scenes, revealing the secrets of Catherine of Aragon’s striking glitzy gold costume, inspired by historical portraiture, architecture and stained glass – but with a nod to pop superstar Beyoncé." Click through and watch how this amazing costume was put together.
Join former Mythbuster Adam Savage as he "gets up close with two of Aquaman's costumes created by FBFX for the new film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom! FBFX director Grant Pearmain and principal 3D artist Nejad Khedarun walk Adam through the process by which they model and fabricate these costumes to perfectly fit the actor and bring the costume designer's designs to life."
Have you seen the new Hunger Games movie? Are you a fan of the originals? Then join costume designer Trish Summerville and other members of the cast and crew of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as they dive deep into the costume work involved in bringing the world of Panem to life.
The sixth and final season of The Crown debuts next month, and with that Netflix has given us a peek behind the curtain on the outfits and stylings of the previous season. See how a team of professional costume designers and make-up artists transform the actors of today into the British Monarchy of the past with insight from the designers, writers, actors, and more.
Oscar Winner Jenny Beavan has designed costumes for a wide spectrum of films, from the streets of London in Cruella to the wastelands of Mad Max: Fury Road. But her latest project called on her to create and enliven fashion that has already existed for almost a hundred years, that of the House of Christian Dior. Watch the video, and read about how she had to fill "the tall order of designing for perhaps the year's most fashionable film, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris."
Just as much as he was defined by his music, Elvis Presley was just as recognizable for his wardrobe. In Baz Luhrmann's brand new film on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis, his wife and four-time Oscar-winning costume designer and set decorator Catherine Martin were tasked with the challenge to bring the King's threads to life. Hear what she has to say about the design process and how she was inspired for the project.
Before even saying a word you can tell so much about a character in film just by the costume that they're wearing. Nowhere is that more easily seen than in the costumes of Disney's film Cruella. Winning the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, go behind the scenes with Academy Award-Winning Designer Jenny Beavan and the cast of the film as they show off the outfits and inspiration of your least favorite dog person.
To celebrate the debut of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's fourth season today, watch as "Costume Designer Donna Zakowska, along with “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” cast and directors, discuss how character personality and development influences clothing and style" within the show.
Broadway and the movies meet in more ways than one in Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of West Side Story. Featuring costumes by the Tony Award-Winning Costume Designer of Hamilton, Paul Tazewell, the 1950s have been brought back to life stitch by stitch for a stunning recreation of the era's aesthetic in this modern retelling of the classic musical.
Victoria Stone over at Okan Arts gave herself a challenge, recreate one of the outfits from the Disney film Frozen 2 for her friend's daughter. Spending nearly two years making the dress, the fruits of her labor have finally taken shape and a beautiful garment is now made. Follow along with her process and see how this stunning recreation was born.
What to wear when you go outside is a challenge we face each and every day. But what do you wear when outside is nothing but desert or freezing rain. These were the obstacles that costume designers Jacqueline West and Robert Morgan faced when designing the costumes for Dune. Learn how they rose to the occasion and made futuristic costumes that are not only fashionable, but practical as well.
Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter takes a trip down memory lane with Vanity Fair and goes over her career in costume design, with her work with Spike Lee on