CDG - The Costume Designer

Carlos Felix IG: @cfelix08 thetailor08@gmail.com With no prior knowledge of clothing construction, Carlos Felix began his journey into stitching in FIDM's "Introduction to Fashion Sewing" class. Fresh out of college, he purchased a men's pattern drafting book and began making his own clothes. "My love of construction and design of men's clothes and my passion for sewing led me to a career as a tailor." Felix was self-taught until he began working in the tailor shop at Western Costume Co. in 2010. "I was taken under the wing of the talented Jack Kasbarian and his team of incredible tailors who taught me how to construct men's suits from start to fi n- ish. I am forever grateful for their experience and knowledge that they shared with me." Felix never feels challenged by a costume, but by the time frame he's given to complete it. For his most exciting project, Felix names the "Purple Rain" epi- sode of Michelle Cole's black-ish, where he brought some of the most iconic Prince looks to life. In the end, all the hard work paid off because the episode was nominated for an Emmy. "Tailoring is an art. From inspiration, sketch, fabrics, and notions, it all comes down to the designer's vision." Honoring the genius of master tailors and the talented newcomers who elevate our visions into stunning works of art. Compiled and written by Bonnie ipar and Stacy Ellen Rich Julio Garcia Warner Bros. Costumes Workroom 818-954-2017 Julio Garcia learned tailoring at his father's knee. At ten years old, his father would put him to work after school in his tailor shop. In retrospect, Garcia thinks it was a way to keep him occupied. When he arrived in the nited States in 1989, he had a basic knowledge of the tailoring profession. His fi rst job was sewing women's clothing. A few years later, he start- ed learning men's tailoring when he met his mentor Dominic Gherardi, who owned Cotroneo, a prestigious Italian cos- tume house in Hollywood. For the last fourteen years, Garcia has been a valuable member of the Warner Bros. Costume Department, becoming the head tailor a few years ago af- ter Istvan Dobos retired. Costume shop supervisor Donn Hook says, "Julio has been trained in bespoke traditions, is adept at alterations and made-to-order construction. He has high standards, a sharp eye, and versatility be- yond men's tailoring." Garcia loves tailoring because each project requires him to use his skill and imagina- tion. "I like to be detailed with my work," he says. "My biggest reward is the diversity of wonderful people I meet day after day." "Tail t. From spir , sk , f cs, • s, • • co• s d• n - € ‚ ƒ „ … 's v . " Julio Garcia learned tailoring at his father's knee. At ten years old, his father would put him to work after school in his tailor shop. In retrospect, Garcia thinks it was a way to keep him occupied. When he arrived in the nited States in 1989, he had a basic knowledge of the tailoring profession. His fi rst job was sewing women's clothing. A few years later, he start- ed learning men's tailoring when he met his mentor Dominic Gherardi, who owned Cotroneo, a prestigious Italian cos- tume house in Hollywood. For the last fourteen years, Garcia has been a valuable member of the Warner Bros. Costume Department, becoming the head tailor a few years ago af- ter Istvan Dobos retired. Costume shop supervisor Donn Hook says, "Julio has been trained in bespoke traditions, is adept at alterations and made-to-order construction. He has high standards, a sharp eye, and versatility be- yond men's tailoring." Garcia loves tailoring because each project requires him to use his skill and imagina- tion. "I like to be detailed with my work," he says. "My biggest reward is the diversity of wonderful people I meet

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