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How the Iconic Bomber Jacket Plays a Starring Role on Callum Turner and Austin Butler in ‘Masters of the Air’
In Apple TV+’s new World War II series Masters of the Air, Major John C. “Bucky” Egan (Callum Turner) fearlessly soars through the skies in state-of-the-art Flying Fortress planes advancing against the Nazis. At 25,000 feet up in the clouds, the World War II commander pilot stays warm, and in uniform, in his “lucky” shearling […]
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‘The Bear’ Costume Designer on How One Dapper Suit Marks the Turn of Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Richie
“I’m wearing the suit because it makes me feel better about myself,” says The Bear’s Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). In a rare show of vulnerability, the often irritating yet charismatic hothead acknowledges his fears and insecurities while embracing the value of teamwork and acts of service. Initiated by a weeklong “stagiaire” (unpaid intern) stint at a […]
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School of Frocks, Jocks and Shocks: Creating Student Costumes for ‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Priscilla’ and ‘Saltburn’
Like real teens across the decades (and the pond), students on the big screen this season succeed in presenting their status, aspirations and insecurities despite the confines of a school uniform — or dress code, like at Barton Academy, circa 1970, in Focus Features’ The Holdovers. To fill out the archetypes at the fictional New […]
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Men Broke All of Hollywood’s Red Carpet Rules in 2023
With credit surely partly due to the “Timothée Chalamet effect,” menswear hit new levels of creativity and expressiveness this year. “There’s a sense of zero fucks given,” says stylist Michael Fisher (who last year made tailored skirts a red carpet staple on client Oscar Isaac). The risk-taking and loosening up of silhouettes, say stylist duo Wayman […]
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Jimmy Fallon on a Decade of ’12 Days of Christmas Sweaters’: “They’re Beautiful Fashion-y Art Pieces Now”
‘Tis the season of giving and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon loves a surprise — especially when it comes to the show’s long-running “12 Days of Christmas Sweaters” giveaway, which began during his Late Night years. “Whenever [Fallon] walks by, he turns the other way — we’re like, ‘Hide that sweater!’” says longtime The […]
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Hidden Messages in Heirloom Patterns and ’20s-Era Suits
For Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, costume designer Jacqueline West immersed herself in researching early-1920s denizens of Osage County, Oklahoma. She visited museums commemorating plundering oil tycoons and watched rare black-and-white home movies commissioned by Osage families, wealthy from retaining mineral rights to their oil-rich reservation. Osage costume consultant Julie O’Keefe ensured the […]
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No Red Carpets? No Problem! Party Dress Line Retrofête Is a Hit With Hollywood Stars
During her Renaissance World Tour stops in L.A., Beyoncé caused a run on sparkly fashion with a silver dress code directive. It’s a favored metallic the megastar also rocked back in March when she offered a peek into hubby Jay-Z’s ultra-exclusive post-Oscars Gold Party. In the GIF she posted, she’s wearing a customized mirrored mini […]
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‘The Crown,’ ‘Perry Mason’ Costume Designers on the Suits That Make the Men
Welcome to Chippendales Hulu Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee (Kumail Nanjiani) pays a pivotal visit to a custom suit maker. “He’s at this point in his life where he’s getting everything made: shirts, suits, ties,” says costume designer Peggy Schnitzer. She marks a milestone in the Indian immigrant’s journey toward his American dream through his “uniform,” […]
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How ‘Daisy Jones & the Six,’ ‘George & Tammy’ and ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ Costume Designers Created Looks That Pop Onstage
Daisy Jones & The Six Prime Video The stadium spotlights may be focused on the steamy chemistry between co-lead singers Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and founder of The Six, Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin). But right behind them, Warren Rojas (Sebastian Chacon) steals the show with his nimble drumstick acrobatics, positive energy and laid-back yet electrifying […]
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The Many Moods of TV’s Zoomer Fashions
Ms. Marvel (Marvel/Disney+) A superhero origin story serves as an allegory for a poignantly thrilling coming-of-age tale for Pakistani American teen Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). “We wanted to represent her in multifaceted ways,” says costume designer Arjun Bhasin. “She’s an artist, a misfit, a [Marvel] superfan, a young woman, a South Asian.” Kamala’s initial purple […]
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Janelle James and Costume Designer Susan Michalek Break Down Principal Coleman’s Wardrobe Arc on ‘Abbott Elementary’
Abbott Elementary principal Ava Coleman (Janelle James) confidently dresses for many jobs she takes seriously: running her podcast networks; shilling suspect eye masks; and live-streaming as a prolific Depop influencer from her office during school hours. Ava’s caftans, sleek dresses and faux-leather staples highlight all her endeavors — except overseeing the struggling Philadelphia public school […]
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Century 21, the Luxury Secret Weapon of TV Costume Designers, Returns
Legendary costume designer Patricia Field helped conjure the indelible fashion fantasy of New York City through the Sex and the City franchise, Ugly Betty and Adventures of a Shopaholic, to name a few. Along with her stalwart team, the Pat in the City: My Life of Fashion, Style, and Breaking All the Rules author depended […]
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