Oh, sure, there are some actors and actresses who look exactly like their TV alter egos. (Hi, Zooey Deschanel!) But there are some who owe a big debt to the makeup, hair, and wardrobe departments (and whoever makes Jon Hamm shave on Mad Men). Good acting is one thing, but a good costume can make or break a character. Click through for all the actors we spotted at the Emmys who undergo some amazing transformations for our viewing pleasure every week.

• By Cheryl Wischhover
  Sep 23, 2013

Although most of us in NYC didn't have much of a Halloween last night, people in other parts of the country, and world, did.

• By Dhani Mau
  Nov 1, 2012

It's not such a stretch to imagine some fashion people as cartoon characters, is it? Here are the Disney versions of all your favorites in the industry, straight from the Barneys/Disney holiday collab.

• By Cheryl Wischhover
  Nov 12, 2012

Natalie Portman as the Black Swan is poised to be a popular Halloween costume this weekend, especially among fashionistas. The costume is dark and edgy and slutty without being obviously slutty. It's perfect! But Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy, who designed Portman's ballet costumes for the hit film will not be going as Black Swan. Not that we could ever picture the Mulleavys, who dress very simply, in black sequined tutus, but still, now we know for sure. PHEW. WWD caught up with the sisters at FGI's Night of Stars (they were honored as "luminaries") and asked if they were dressing up for Halloween. "I don't know as what yet, which is kind of the conundrum," Laura said. "Someone asked me the other day, 'Are you dressing up as Black Swan?' And I was like, “No, but I know how you can get one because they sell [the costumes] now.” Kate said she doesn't have a costume yet. So, now you know. Here are our suggestions for the Rodarte girls:

• By Leah Chernikoff
  Oct 28, 2011