4 The Costume Designer Spring 2021
EDITOR'S NOTE
We are now officially in Year Two of living with the
COVID-19 pandemic, and we've settled in for the long haul.
The entertainment industry—our industry—has played and
continues to play a big role in helping people cope. Matt
Miller, writing in Esquire in February, commented, "Since
March of last year, much has been written about how we've
used '90s movies, vintage TV shows, comfort culture to
get a respite from the onslaught of terrible news." Quoting
psychologists, he adds "'Nostalgia is a way of offering our-
selves hope and inspiration.'" Of course, our current wave
of nostalgia predates the pandemic. Global pop culture has
been gazing backward for a while, as the many reboots and
adaptations of the last few years demonstrate. The thing about gazing backward, of
course, is that it provides us with a road map to move forward. Reexamining the
past through the lens of the present helps us make sense of where we've been and
where we are going.
As the entertainment industry shifts (at least for now) from box-office releases
to streaming ones, and reconsiders what it means to make content for a largely
captive audience, it makes sense to reflect upon earlier eras in Hollywood. Mank,
Wandavision and The Artist all recreate "the business" at different key points in its
development, while telling stories that remain universal in their appeal. Love, fame,
individual struggles—no matter the era, the human condition persists. The United
States vs. Billie Holiday
looks back to the tumultuous years leading up to the civil
rights era, and highlights its heroine as a Black feminist icon. And Saved by the Bell
and He's All That find ways to reimagine '90s pop culture classics for a new audi-
ence, honoring the old while expressing the new.
While we simultaneously look backward and forward, we have much to cel-
ebrate right now. Ruth E. Carter graces our cover on the occasion of her momentous
honor. Ann Roth inspires with a peek at her creative process. Georgina Curtis looks
at past production practices and suggests ways that we can lead the way to better,
greener work environments. We salute our nominees, and the beautiful and inspiring
work they've done during this challenging year. We are proud of our members and
their accomplishments, which elevate us all.
Most importantly, we celebrate our membership and the art of costume design
through our annual awards. The 23rd CDGA will take place on April 13, 2021, broad-
cast live on Twitter. Although COVID protocols prevent us from meeting in person,
there is much to celebrate about our first-ever virtual awards. We are able to expand
our penultimate event beyond our own community, and connect globally with the
public. This is a wonderful way to share our formidable talent with the world, lead-
ing to greater recognition for our art, and the pay equity we deserve as artists. We
can all revel in that!.
Alexandra Welker Hoxey
awelker@cdgia.com
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Alexandra Welker Hoxey
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anna Wyckoff
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Bonnie Nipar
Gary V. Foss
PRESIDENT
Salvador Perez
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VICE PRESIDENT
Cate Adair
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SECRETARY
Ivy Thaide
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TREASURER
Nanrose Buchman
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
Christopher Lawrence
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Julie Weiss
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Kristin Burke
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Terry Gordon
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Phillip Boutté Jr.
Costume Illustrators Representative
pboutte@cdgia.com
David Matwijkow
ACD Representative
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LABOR REPRESENTATIVES
Betty Madden
Dana Woods
BOARD ALTERNATES
Mary Vogt
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Carol Ramsey
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Nancy Steiner
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Michelle Cole
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jacqueline Saint Anne
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Cliff Chally
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Barbara Inglehart
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ALTERNATE TRUSTEE
Dorothy Amos
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rachael M. Stanley
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ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brigitta Romanov
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MEMBER SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
Suzanne Huntington
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Anna Wyckoff
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MARKETING & EVENTS DIRECTOR
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Aja Davis
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