How ‘Clueless’ Costume Designer Mona May Would Style The Characters Today

Thirty years ago this month, costume designer Mona May did something extraordinary. She put together costumes for a film that would define trends for the whole of the ’90s and…

Costume Designer Mona May Talks the Iconic Wardrobe

In July 1995, Women’s Wear Daily declared Amy Heckerling’s hit rom-com “Clueless” as “the fashion movie of the year.” Three decades later, the movie’s costume designer Mona May revisited one…

Must Read: Prada CEO to Exit the Brand, Ryan Murphy Addresses Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Costume Controversy

Gianfranco D’Attis. Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis to exit the brand Following reported disagreements…

How Tanja Caldwell Crafted Her Career in Costume Design, From Styling to 'Forever'

Tanja Caldwell at the “Forever” premiere in May 2025 Photo: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images ​​In our long-running series “How I’m Making It,” we talk to people making a living…

The “Materialists” Costume Designer Discusses The Hidden Meaning Behind The Film’s Fashion

In Materialists, love is transactional, status is visual, and clothes say a lot more about a person than they are willing to admit. Directed by Celine Song and starring Dakota…

Cynthia Erivo Brought Fashion Drama (and Several Costume Changes) to the 2025 Tony Awards

On Sunday night in New York City, the 2025 Tony Awards honored the best productions and performances on Broadway from the last year. And while there were plenty of exciting…

The ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Costume Designer on Favorites, Ellie’s Journey

“The Last of Us” Season 2 finale debuted on Sunday night. Taking place more than three decades after a Cordyceps outbreak ravages the world, the series charts where lead characters…

The Black Designers, Stylists, Costume Designers and More Who Brought the 2025 Met Gala to Life

The 2025 Met Gala has come and gone, but the people who made it what it was — particularly the many Black creatives who were given the well-deserved opportunity to…

How the Costume Institute's Latest Exhibit Explores Black Dandyism's Many Forms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s spring exhibit, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” comes at an interesting point in our cultural climate. It is the first Costume Institute exhibit to focus…

A Look Back at “Bravehearts: Men in Skirts,” the Costume Institute’s First and Only Exhibition of Menswear Until Now

An installation view of “Bravehearts: Men in Skirts.” Photo: Timothy A. Clary / Getty Images One of the distinguishing aspects of the much anticipated “Superfine” exhibition at The Met is…