4 The Costume Designer Summer 2020
EDITOR'S NOTE
2020 has been a year like no other. Eclipsed by the cumulative
toll of the pandemic, our way of life has been upended. Ignited
by police violence, protests have flowed from our hearts into
the streets and have not ceased. The year has witnessed a stag-
gering death count, a dystopian social climate, and a version of
solitary confinement as the new normal.
It is almost unimaginable that we are at the end of summer, but it is in
this tumultuous landscape that we find ourselves at the Emmy Issue. Some
say this is not the time for awards. While I understand the sentiment, I would
counter that no one is actually celebrating. Rather, I would say we are recog-
nizing. In this moment of crisis, chaos, and despair, television has become
an instrumental source of respite, distraction, and hope. With theaters empty,
never before has it wielded such a powerful voice.
The CDG's purpose has always been to uplift, unify, and protect its mem-
bership. Even when the external discourse is dire, this dialogue must con-
tinue. In this context, we feel the opportunity to honor the efforts of those
recognized for excellence is necessary to pave the road forward.
This disaster has also served to reinforce the bonds of our shared objec-
tives. We have come together as the beautiful, varied, and multicultural orga-
nization we are. This magazine features our past, present, and future. In The
Original, we share the story of Adella Farmar, who at 93 is one of the first
Black Costume Designers in television. Her grace and fortitude made her a
mentor to many. In The Trailblazers, we speak with legends Francine Jamison-
Tanchuck, Michelle Cole, Sharen Davis, and Ruth E. Carter about contending
with race in Hollywood, and triumphing. Finally, The Vanguard spotlights a
fascinating range of creative personalities within our union. I was captivated
by the scintillating breadth of their experience.
There is no singular path to Costume Design. Each individual is a distinct
tesserae in the mosaic that is our community, united in the passion for their
art and support for each other. This is the definition of solidarity.
Anna Wyckoff
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Anna Wyckoff
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