Costumers honor Paula Wagner
UA CEO given Swarovski President's Award
United Artists co-owner/CEO Paula Wagner will be presented the Costume Designers Guild's Swarovski President's Award at the guild's 10th annual awards gala.
UA CEO given Swarovski President's Award
United Artists co-owner/CEO Paula Wagner will be presented the Costume Designers Guild's Swarovski President's Award at the guild's 10th annual awards gala.
Costume designers pick 'Flower'
'Labyrinth,' 'Queen' win guild awards
Chung Man Yee drew the period film gong for "Curse of the Golden Flower" at the Costume Designers Guild Awards on Saturday. At the kudofest, Helen Mirren was honored for her work on "The Queen."
'Labyrinth,' 'Queen' win guild awards
Chung Man Yee drew the period film gong for "Curse of the Golden Flower" at the Costume Designers Guild Awards on Saturday. At the kudofest, Helen Mirren was honored for her work on "The Queen."
Art directors honor trio
Top prizes go to 'Flower,' 'Labyrinth,' 'Casino'
Production designers Huo Tingxiao, Eugenio Cabellero and Peter Lamont took top honors at the Art Directors Guild’s 11th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday night.
Top prizes go to 'Flower,' 'Labyrinth,' 'Casino'
Production designers Huo Tingxiao, Eugenio Cabellero and Peter Lamont took top honors at the Art Directors Guild’s 11th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards on Saturday night.
Costume designers name nominees
'Prada' among contenders for contempo film
Fashion mag-set "The Devil Wears Prada" is among the Costume Designers Guild's nominees for contemporary film. Pic's Patricia Field joins Consolata Boyle for "The Queen," Nancy Steiner for "Little Miss Sunshine," Lindy Hemming for "Casino Royale" and Michael Wilkinson for "Babel" in the category.
'Prada' among contenders for contempo film
Fashion mag-set "The Devil Wears Prada" is among the Costume Designers Guild's nominees for contemporary film. Pic's Patricia Field joins Consolata Boyle for "The Queen," Nancy Steiner for "Little Miss Sunshine," Lindy Hemming for "Casino Royale" and Michael Wilkinson for "Babel" in the category.
Art directors add a trophy
Guild splits period, fantasy kudos
The Art Directors Guild has added a third category of competition for feature films in its annual production design awards by separating period and fantasy films, which had previously been linked in a single category.
Guild splits period, fantasy kudos
The Art Directors Guild has added a third category of competition for feature films in its annual production design awards by separating period and fantasy films, which had previously been linked in a single category.
Atwood in fashion at costumers' kudos
'Geisha' designer steps in spotlight
Colleen Atwood was twice feted, first for the period film design of "Memoirs of a Geisha" and then as an honoree of the Lacoste Spotlight in Film Award, at the eighth annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, hosted by Anjelica Huston on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton.
'Geisha' designer steps in spotlight
Colleen Atwood was twice feted, first for the period film design of "Memoirs of a Geisha" and then as an honoree of the Lacoste Spotlight in Film Award, at the eighth annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, hosted by Anjelica Huston on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton.
A touch of class
Costumes separate the haves from the have-nots
The guests crowding a country ball at the start of "Pride & Prejudice" seem ready for an 18th-century mosh pit. Men and women frolic around the hall in flowing linen gowns and soft cloth jackets -- all of warm, earth-tone colors. As Oscar-nominated costume designer Jacqueline Durran notes, "they look rough and ready."
Costumes separate the haves from the have-nots
The guests crowding a country ball at the start of "Pride & Prejudice" seem ready for an 18th-century mosh pit. Men and women frolic around the hall in flowing linen gowns and soft cloth jackets -- all of warm, earth-tone colors. As Oscar-nominated costume designer Jacqueline Durran notes, "they look rough and ready."
Ordinary people
Designers embrace key challenge of disappearing into the everyday
Some folks get all the glory. In the case of production and costume designers, that glory generally emanates from period films -- where splendid locations, elaborate clothes and sumptuous furnishings not only wow paying audiences, but often awards voters as well.
Designers embrace key challenge of disappearing into the everyday
Some folks get all the glory. In the case of production and costume designers, that glory generally emanates from period films -- where splendid locations, elaborate clothes and sumptuous furnishings not only wow paying audiences, but often awards voters as well.
The Chameleon
Far from retired, Colleen Atwood is celebrated for her career and artistry
Pity the poor soul charged with editing Colleen Atwood's kaleidoscopic film career into a "greatest hits" reel when the Costume Designers Guild presents her with its lifetime achievement kudo, dubbed the Lacoste Spotlight in Film Award, Feb. 25. Cut out one film and you could miss a genre. Skip a year and you could lose three films.
Far from retired, Colleen Atwood is celebrated for her career and artistry
Pity the poor soul charged with editing Colleen Atwood's kaleidoscopic film career into a "greatest hits" reel when the Costume Designers Guild presents her with its lifetime achievement kudo, dubbed the Lacoste Spotlight in Film Award, Feb. 25. Cut out one film and you could miss a genre. Skip a year and you could lose three films.
Postwar chic
'Capote,' 'Good Night' share affinity for cocktail culture
Martinis, skinny ties and black suits. The postwar era that spans from Eisenhower '50s to Kennedy's Camelot has been captured in two acclaimed films this year: "Capote" and "Good Night, and Good Luck." Although one was color and the other B&W;, the uniformity of the 1950s cigarette-and-cocktail culture remains, and parallel tasks plays a key role in costuming both films.
'Capote,' 'Good Night' share affinity for cocktail culture
Martinis, skinny ties and black suits. The postwar era that spans from Eisenhower '50s to Kennedy's Camelot has been captured in two acclaimed films this year: "Capote" and "Good Night, and Good Luck." Although one was color and the other B&W;, the uniformity of the 1950s cigarette-and-cocktail culture remains, and parallel tasks plays a key role in costuming both films.
'Desperate' living
Adair dresses up 'Housewives'
On "Desperate Housewives," it's said that everyone has a little dirty laundry in their lives. For the show's costume designer Cate Adair, however, appearance is everything. "I want real quality," Adair explains. "I'm always trying to find that blend where it is somewhat familiar."
Adair dresses up 'Housewives'
On "Desperate Housewives," it's said that everyone has a little dirty laundry in their lives. For the show's costume designer Cate Adair, however, appearance is everything. "I want real quality," Adair explains. "I'm always trying to find that blend where it is somewhat familiar."
The witch and her wardrobe
Isis Mussenden dresses one devilicious diva
When costuming a witch, certain factors need to be considered. For starters, the black hair and broomstick thing is, frankly, passe. And when the witch in question is Jadis the White Witch from "The Chronicles of Narnia," black would simply be the ultimate fashion faux pas.
Isis Mussenden dresses one devilicious diva
When costuming a witch, certain factors need to be considered. For starters, the black hair and broomstick thing is, frankly, passe. And when the witch in question is Jadis the White Witch from "The Chronicles of Narnia," black would simply be the ultimate fashion faux pas.
Where sets end & digital begins
With so much done in post, production designers crave a piece of the action
Digital effects last year enabled audiences to see King Kong again, bid farewell to "Star Wars," journey through the fantastical land of Narnia, speed through the streets of Gotham and cringe as massive tripod-shaped aliens tried to wipe out the human race.
With so much done in post, production designers crave a piece of the action
Digital effects last year enabled audiences to see King Kong again, bid farewell to "Star Wars," journey through the fantastical land of Narnia, speed through the streets of Gotham and cringe as massive tripod-shaped aliens tried to wipe out the human race.
Cityscapes
Shows with eponymous settings resort to optical illusions and other tricks
Good TV is like a portal off the couch and down the rabbit hole, and it's a production designer's job to let you know where you've landed -- preferably before the titles roll. Some cities are so iconic that you can just flash the Hollywood sign or the Brooklyn Bridge and call it a day; others wave their flags more subtly. All of these hit shows -- "CSI: Miami," "Las Vegas," "The OC" and "Boston Legal" -- paint their mythical settings in a fresh light, finding creative, unexpected ways to make that ride down the rabbit hole as smooth as a perfect wave.
Shows with eponymous settings resort to optical illusions and other tricks
Good TV is like a portal off the couch and down the rabbit hole, and it's a production designer's job to let you know where you've landed -- preferably before the titles roll. Some cities are so iconic that you can just flash the Hollywood sign or the Brooklyn Bridge and call it a day; others wave their flags more subtly. All of these hit shows -- "CSI: Miami," "Las Vegas," "The OC" and "Boston Legal" -- paint their mythical settings in a fresh light, finding creative, unexpected ways to make that ride down the rabbit hole as smooth as a perfect wave.
Image-maker gets his props
Spielberg honored by ADG
Though Steven Spielberg seems an obvious choice for an accolade involving cinematic imagery, it's taken 10 years for the stars to align and the Art Directors Guild to present him with its Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award.
Spielberg honored by ADG
Though Steven Spielberg seems an obvious choice for an accolade involving cinematic imagery, it's taken 10 years for the stars to align and the Art Directors Guild to present him with its Outstanding Contribution to Cinematic Imagery Award.
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