4 The Costume Designer Summer 2018
EDITOR'S NOTE
I recently enjoyed a fascinating conversation with Costume
Design legend Robert Blackman, who shared his forty-year
perspective on the state of our industry. Among his opin-
ions was that as a union, we should acknowledge the great
changes which have been set into motion with the #MeToo
movement, whose repercussions have ricocheted through-
out our industry and beyond. He suggested that now is the
time to seize the moment collectively. Indeed, the land-
scape for women working in production has shifted both in front of, and behind
the camera. I was inspired. We recognize that critical transformation in this summer
magazine with the theme, "Strong is the New Sexy." Thank you, Bob.
I am delighted to have some wonderful new contributors in this issue. It was
a pleasure to work with illustrator Xander Smith on the cover. We strove to depict
an embodiment of our theme, with a female hero vanquishing archaic ideals of
beauty with strength. Xander executed that vision with artistry and expertise. In the
accompanying lead feature, Costume Designer Alexandra Welker considers three
very different applications of the empowered female protagonist. She spoke to Sarah
Edwards (Ocean's 8), Judy Gellman (American Woman), Beth Morgan (GLOW),
and Dolores Ybarra (Claws). Also, Costume Designer Amanda Riley gives us an insid-
er's guide to her current hometown in On Location: Vancouver. Associate Editor
Christine Cover Ferro relays the moving story of designers giving back in Lollipop
Superheroes. And our own Executive Board member and Costume Design Governor
of the TV Academy, Terry Gordon, introduces the Emmy nominees. As always, I am
grateful for the support of Associate Editor Bonnie Nipar and Stacy Ellen Rich.
Speaking of Emmys, the Television Academy has rightfully separated Fantasy/
Sci-Fi from Period shows for a total of four categories. This recognizes the scope of
Costume Design, dear readers, and is a triumph for our field. Television Costume
Design has become so staggering in scope, breadth, and execution. We congratulate
the 2018 nominees for their outstanding work.
Your Executive Board has implemented one critical policy change to our maga-
zine and online content. A few months ago I appealed to them because their pre-
decessors established a rule requiring that all members nominated for an award not
be featured in our print and online media during awards season. As Costume Design
grew in prominence, this policy became increasingly strained. With awards season
extending nearly year-round, we found ourselves unable to represent the very things
our Guild was conceived to celebrate—your Costume Design. Members of the Board
ultimately voted to rescind the previous policy. As President Salvador Perez said,
"We may just have outgrown this rule."
As Editor-in-Chief of The Costume Designer, I see the mission of this magazine
as serving the membership as a whole. In highlighting the work of particular mem-
bers, we elevate the community collectively. I am gratified and excited at the oppor-
tunity to showcase more of you and your work in the coming months and years.
Anna Wyckoff
awyckoff@cdgia.com
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Anna Wyckoff
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Bonnie Nipar
Christine Cover Ferro
PRESIDENT
Salvador Perez
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VICE PRESIDENT
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SECRETARY
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TREASURER
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Phillip Boutté Jr.
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Kristine Haag
ACD Representative
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Sharon Day
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Terry Gordon
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