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Corporate Women's TV Wardrobes Have Gotten Way, Way Better Over Time
Each 2000s-created character — Pam Beesly, Liz Lemon, Leslie Knope — abandoned her aesthetic personality. It took until the following decade to right that wrong.
Where All the Costumes Go After TV Shows Wrap
Good news: Blair Waldorf's wardrobe lives on! Plus, where you can find cast-offs from your favorite dearly departed shows.
Contemporary Shows That Won't Get the Emmy's Costume Nod (But Should)
Last year, the Emmy nominees for Outstanding Costumes for a Series were Boardwalk Empire, Downton Abbey, The Borgias, Game of Thrones, and Once Upon a Time. Game of Thrones obviously won, and we wouldn't be surprised if it went on a winning streak for the rest of its time on air. And we get it--those costumes are awesome, as are those of the other nominated shows. But is it fair that contemporary shows rarely get recognized for their costumes?
The Costume Designer Behind House of Cards, SNL and 30 Rock Tells All
We meet the man responsible for the wardrobes of Claire Underwood and Liz Lemon.
Jennifer Lawrence's Bra Goes for $3K, Rihanna Gets a Rih-trospective, and Vogue Italia Has Us Seeing Sideways
Jennifer Lawrence's Silver Linings Playbook sports bra sold at auction for $3,175. Responsible spending at its finest! {HuffPo} Rih-wind! In addition to carrying Rihanna's River Island line, Opening Ceremony in New York will host an exhibit of the popstar's seven most memorable outfits evah. {WWD} Just try not to turn your head/computer sideways while looking at Vogue Italia's March cover. {Vogue Italia} A running start: Nike has pledged $50 million towards Michelle Obama's "Let’s Move! Active Schools" initiative. {WWD}
What It's Like to Do Makeup For Tina Fey, Source Vintage For Boardwalk Empire and Design Costumes For Wes Anderson
Last Night, we attended what must be one of the most laid back awards ceremonies in the entertainment biz: New York Women in Film & Television's Designing Women event, which honors women (and one man) excelling in their (often under-appreciated) fields doing hair, makeup and costumes for films and TV shows. Tina Fey, who looked INCREDIBLE, was especially appreciative of her makeup team on 30 Rock: Jenn Jorge Nelson and Julie Teel. When presenting them with their award, she described being a makeup artist thusly: “You need the eyes of an artist, the hands of a surgeon, and the firm but tactful demeanor of a women’s prison gynecologist.”
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Would You Rather...? Marc Jacobs Fall '12 Vs. Liz Lemon As a Crazy Lady
Did Marc Jacobs perhaps glean some inspiration for his fall 2012 collection from New York City's crazy ladies? In case you missed it: in the latest