Fawnia Soo Hoo
Fawnia Soo Hoo is a contributing editor at Fashionista and a freelance fashion, beauty and lifestyle writer. Previously, she worked in public relations and events management, but found her calling after covering (and surviving) New York City sample sales for Racked NY. Pop culture is her one true love, so she’ll always find a way to work all her favorite CW TV shows into one fashion story. She has also written for Refinery29, Teenvogue.com, Elle.com and Glamour.com.
Stories By This Author
The Sweet Narrative Behind the Wedding Dresses on 'This Is Us'
Emmy-nominated costume designer Hala Bahmet on what the gowns, over multiple generations and timelines, mean to her and the series.
The Fashion in 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' Goes to the South of France and a Period Film Set
The magic of Hollywood comes to Crawley family estate in 1928. (Warning: spoilers!)
The Real Reason Costume Designers Are Paid Less Than Their Peers
And why A-list actors and directors are helping them fight for change.
How I Shop: Tiler Peck
"Fashion people call leotards 'bodysuits,' which cracks me up," says the New York City Ballet principal dancer (and close friend of Mr. Valentino Garavani).
The Spring 2023 Bridal Trends Feel Especially Celebratory
From dazzling crystal embellishments to a burst of colors to, yes, even more "Bridgerton."
How I Shop: Sasheer Zamata
The "Woke" star shares how she plans her standup 'fits, where she finds the best vintage and when she's outfit-twinned with best friend Nicole Byer.
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The Designers Making Upcycling Your Wedding Dress Easy
"It would be huge if this turned into some sort of tradition that you do with your dress."
The Costumes in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Pay Tribute to Michelle Yeoh
Shirley Kurata discusses the inspiration she took from the international movie star's red carpet moments and stacked filmography, plus how she costume-designed all the fantastical looks in the buzzy A24 movie. (Warning: spoilers!)
In Season Two, the 'Bridgerton' Costumes Help Introduce Another Steamy and Scandalous Romance
"There's all these little exciting things that will catch your eye," says costume designer Sophie Canale. (Like Anthony's see-through shirt, maybe?)
Bridal Designer to the Stars Danielle Frankel Enters Her Next Chapter
"When you put yourself out there as a young designer, you're gonna sink if you don't have this other point of view."
Costume Designers on the On-Screen Fashion Moments That Inspired Their Careers
From "Wizard of Oz" to "Clueless" to Jean Paul Gaultier's futuristic work in "The Fifth Element."
How I Shop: Padma Lakshmi
"There's no place like Paris to shop, if you know where you're going — and I do."
The New Hilary Banks Wants to Leave Her Own Fashion Legacy
Coco Jones on putting her own stamp on the iconic "Fresh Prince" character and "dressing for the occasion" in multiple Balmain outfits in "Bel-Air."
'The Afterparty' Costumes Investigate the Mid-2000s Through Aeropostale, Ed Hardy Influences and a Lot of Juicy Couture
The hilariously clever Apple TV+ mystery comedy reveals what really happened at the 2006 St. Patrick's Day party, with an assist from nostalgic fashion.
The 'Inventing Anna' Costumes Include a Lot of Gucci, Prada and McQueen, Obviously
Costume designer Lyn Paolo breaks down the legendary grifter's real and fictional designer-filled wardrobe.
'The Gilded Age' Costumes Are Like a Late-19th Century High-Fashion Street Style Editorial
Designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone discusses the upwards of 5,000 custom-designed looks seen throughout the first season of the HBO Max series.
How Hair, Makeup and Costume Helped Transform Lily James and Sebastian Stan Into 'Pam & Tommy'
And why the spot-on reproductions compel us to reexamine the circumstances through an entirely new lens.
How I Shop: Nicole Byer
"I'm an impulse shopper. I love just buying shit."
The 'Yellowjackets' Costumes Contain Plenty of Easter Eggs — as Well as Red Herrings
Costume designer Marie Schley also dispels one of your popular theories about the Antler Queen. (Warning: spoilers through episode nine!)
The Costumes in 'The Lost Daughter' Symbolize Maintaining (and Slowly Losing) Control
Edward K. Gibbon breaks down Dakota Johnson's and Olivia Colman's emblematic costumes in Maggie Gyllenhaal's directorial debut.
'Emily in Paris' Returns With Authentic French Fashion, Sublime Vintage and a Tribute to Alber Elbaz
Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi and consultant Patricia Field share all the "over-the-top" details on season two.
How I Shop (Beauty Edition): Gemma Chan
The Marvel superhero and red carpet superstar also dishes on her 'eye-brator' sessions in the makeup trailer with "Eternals" co-star Richard Madden.
Can an Actor's Fashion Contract Influence the Costumes in Their Films?
It's a question dating back to Old Hollywood.
'And Just Like That' Costumes Feature Vintage, Indie Designers and Pieces From Sarah Jessica Parker's Archive
"SATC" alumni Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago also called former boss Patricia Field to make sure she wasn't using the same Dior piece on "Emily in Paris."