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…
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…