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Winter 2021 The Costume Designer 73 BFN - ENTREPRENEURS BFN - PANELS Prior to the November elec- tions, CD Mandi Line was branding and collaborating on a politically charged proj- ect with artist and spoken- word maestro Steve Connell. Produced by Norman Lear and Chisa Yamaguchi, and di- rected by Matthew Lillard, the project NotPresident is pro- vocative and artistic satire. It features Line's custom-made creations, with Connell's po- etry reproduced on his jackets. Shooting nine spots at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, Line and her team worked off set and delivered cos- tumes "COVID style" with all safety preparations in place. IN FOCUS BOLDFACE NAMES Three prolific costume designers recently gave time from their busy schedules to address CD Jacqueline Saint Anne's FIDM Film and Television Costume Design 2020-2021 cohort. CD Ellen Mirojnick, whose series Bridgerton began airing on Christmas Day, spoke to the rapt students about the artistic license she took with 18th-cen- tury costume to render a sensual, scandalous, and entirely modern sensibility to the piece in keeping with the producer's vision. Miro- jnick gave an intimate portrait of her design process and herself as a designer. CD Mary Vogt revealed her artistic method, research, and reference links in designing costumes for films. Vogt recently returned from Atlanta, where she braved the COVID restrictions while working for Netflix on Red Notice. Vogt, aka "Mistress of Fit- ting Intrigues," described the international machinations required to retrieve couture gowns as ateliers shut down across Europe due to the pandemic. CD and costume supervisor Barbara Inglehart spoke of her background, education, and career beginnings. She gave an expert and comprehensive description and breakdown of the responsibilities, connections, and collaborations of a modern costume supervisor. Saint Anne exclaims, "Brava and thank you to our CDG members for their contributions to the next generation of costume designers." This year, CD Laura Wong finally decided to go for her dream and opened her own business, Boro Boro, which carries kimono, haori jackets, vintage textiles, and upcycled goods. After studying Japanese kimono and textiles for over a decade, Wong completed her certifi- cation as a licensed kimono dresser and sensei in 2018. She studied at the Southern California branch of Tokyo's Yamano College of Aes- thetics headed by fellow Guild member, CD Sueko Oshimoto. For years, Wong has spent arduous time procuring difficult-to-find items and materials for her own studies, and in the process developed a wide range of sources, both in the US and in Japan. Combining her love of Japanese kimono and textiles with her honed sourcing skills as a buyer for our industry has opened the door for Wong. She provides a space for both kimono enthusiasts and neophytes to learn about the culture, history, and craftsmanship of these unique garments. Wong aims to help preserve tradition while leaving room for the kimono to evolve and grow in our modern world. By shar- ing knowledge and love for these textiles, she hopes to ensure that they continue to be produced, appreciated, and treasured for years to come. Pieces from the Boro Boro collection Connell's NotPresident jacket 2020 FIDM exhibit: Steampunk Clue costumes at the CDG