CDG - The Costume Designer

Mr. Oh Mr. Oh's Production 818.765.0191 The miraculous Mr. Oh has ourished in the fi lm and television indus- try in Los Angeles for the past 40 years. Deciding he wanted to be a professional tailor at 18 years of age, he developed his craft by learning from a mentor and established his own shop in Korea 20 years prior to moving to the nited States. His fi rst project in Los Angeles was work- ing for Aaron Spelling Studios on the hit series Love Boat in 1977 with costume designer olan Miller. Oh opened his own shop in 1990 which exemplifi es the expertise that he represents today. A top hit for Oh was working with Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman on the fi rst -Men as he enjoyed the futuristic aspect of the show. He re ects that all jobs are a challenge to produce a perfect garment. "It takes years to become a master tailor," he notes. "There are very few tailors left, as many have retired or passed on." His current staff has worked beside him for agesone for 35 years and two for 20 years. Oh does more than 20 shows a year and recently joined forces with powerhouse costume designer Ruth E. Carter on Summer Break. A master of volume and military, Oh will work all night no matter what the obstacle and has the staff to deliver. If you require a tall order yesterday, go with Oh from a mentor and established his own shop in Korea 20 years prior to moving to the nited States. His fi rst project in Los Angeles was work- in 1977 with costume designer olan Miller. Oh opened his own shop in 1990 which exemplifi es the expertise that he represents today. A top hit for Oh was as he enjoyed the futuristic aspect of the show. He re ects that all jobs beside him for agesone for 35 years and two for 20 years. Oh does more than 20 shows a year and recently joined forces with powerhouse "M y n't e ry ," s s. "My p ns p c s. I a l• • a• • ci - € ‚ peop„ who c‡ ˆ ‰ wŠ k. T y nŽ d my lp " ‚ y nŽ d co" uˆ s € ‚ ir – — s. I take c • ‚ m." 46 THE COSTUME DESIGNER | FALL 2021

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