FIDM: Television Costume Design Exhibition

For the past two months, I had the privilege to assist on The 6th Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibition curated by the President of The Costume Designers Guild, the lovely Mary Rose. The opening gala was held this past weekend. It was a wonderful event filled with cocktails, industry professionals and lots of appreciation for what costume designers do best, tell stories through their designs.

The displays were breathtaking. Whether you are a fan of a period show like Boardwalk Empire, Pan Am or a contemporary show like Pretty Little Liars, one couldn't help but feel an emotional connection to their favorite character's costumes.

Calisi from Game of Thrones and Lady Sybil Crawley from Downton Abbey are some of my favorite leading ladies on a television series. They are both fearless and unbreakable. These are the type of characters I get excited about when I am breaking down a script.

Magic City was another great layout that I loved. I helped build the paper wigs for most of the displays including this one. I learned a great technique from a wonderful costume designer, who gave me a crash course on building wigs with watercolor paper, scissors, and glue dots. It was so much fun, maybe this will be a great DIY blog post soon.

Last but not least, I leave you with these beautiful and whimsical costumes from Once Upon a Time. Working on this exhibition was such an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to work with some of the best costume designers and guild members. If you haven't already done so, make sure to visit this exhibition sometime between now and October 20, 2012.

From Top to Bottom: Boardwalk Empire designed by John A. Dunn, Pan Am designed by Ann Crabtree (pilot designed by Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko), Game of Thrones designed by Michele Clapton, Downton Abbey designed by Susannah Buxton and Rosalind Ebbutt, Magic City designed by Carol Ramsey and Once Upon a Time designed by Eduardo Castro.

Happy Sunday

Sunday inspiration! I hope you are having a great and relaxing weekend! Loving this vintage photo of Molly Ringwald! 

I spent lots of time on Pinterest this weekend looking for inspiration. If you want to see more images like this one, make sure to follow all of my boards here.

The New Romantics

Happy Tuesday! Pictures speak louder than words. All of this beauty is from a Foam Magazine photo shoot. All images were found here. 

Illustration + Embroidery

I am always looking for new ways to communicate my ideas to directors and producers. Illustrations enhanced with embroidery is a fresh way to present your designs. This artwork is beyond fanciful and can be found on Izziyanna Suhaimi's website.

Costume Designer Sonia Grande

In her Academy Award winning role as Maria Elena in Vicky Christina Barcelona.

One of my favorite costumes in Broken Embraces. She plays the beautiful Magdalena.

In Broken Embraces again. Her character plays an aspiring actress.

So seductive in her role as actress Lupe Sino in A Matador's Mistress.

She had so many looks in Broken Embraces. I love her hair in this scene.

Sonia Grande is one of my favorite costume designers. This Spanish designer has frequently collaborated with some of my favorite directors like Pedro Almodovar and Woody Allen. She is also responsible for the many looks of Penelope Cruz in award winning films like Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Broken Embraces. Like many costume designers, she started her career in theater and later transitioned into films. In an interview with Elle magazine, Sonia talks about Penelope, "Her compliant and versatile nature, her mysterious gaze, and her talent provoke an enormous curiosity in me." Sonia Grande is such a brilliant costume designer. In 1999 she won her first Goya Award, which is considered to be the Spanish equivalent to the Academy Awards, for her work in La nina de tus ojos. I can't wait to see her next film and I hope Penelope Cruz stars in it.

This Week on Instagram

Delivering my Instagram pictures of the week! As you know I went to Comic-Con last week and took many pictures, but these remain some of favorite. I hope everyone is having safe weekend!! 

1. It was official, I finally got my professional badge.

2. Our view from our Hotel, not bad.

3. The Television Costume Design Panel was a success.

4. SyFy Cafe at the Hard Rock San Diego.

5. Comic-Con crowd, make sure to register for next year here.

6. Stay Puft!!

Fashion Mixology

New wardrobe inspiration. I am obsessed with this new trend of mixing prints and colors. My favorite combination is the stripes and floral mixture. It looks so effortless and chic.

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