Emmy voting has closed, but for those who just can’t get enough, many costumes from Emmy-nominated shows have taken over the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum (FIDM) in downtown Los Angeles.
The exhibit features costumes from over 22 programs, 13 of which are Emmy nominees in three different award genres: period, contemporary, and fantasy/sci-fi. The series will continue until November 5.
Costumes on display include the iconic red bathing suit from Hulu’s “Pam & Tommy,” royal gowns from “Bridgerton” and outfits worn by Jean Smart in “Hacks.”
Nick Verreos, head of fashion design at FIDM, highlighted some of his favorite outfits. tells Verreos Diversity“Of course, all the costumes are highlights, but the Emmy nominees are the real stars of the show.”
“The Wonderful Mrs. Maisel”
The costumes “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” by Donna Zakowska.
Alex J. Berliner
“These costumes from ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ are from season four, when the series jumps to the 1960s. While it’s still a very ’50s silhouette overall, you’ll see elements of the ’60s creeping in, like the big bucket lid the mother is carrying of Midge.”
“Big”
The Great Costumes by Sharon Long.
Alex J. Berliner
“Another one of my favorites is ‘The Great.’ Of course, that’s Catherine the Great, the Russian Monarch. It’s all about the opulence. The costume designer said she wanted to bring back the sexiness, so it’s all about bosom and sexy boys! We are presenting this amazing coronation dress, which is inspired by Russian folk dresses, but, once again, they wanted to make it a little sexier, so they exposed her shoulders. It is very rich and gold . It’s Katerina’s moment on the catwalk.”
“hack”
Costume Hacks by Kathleen Felix-Hager
Alex J. Berliner
“I like some of the contemporary costumes, like Hacks. Actress Jean Smart wears a printed dress from the brand Casablanca and almost didn’t make it to the show. Why? Because the brand name appears prominently on the top of the tunic, they first had to clear it through the law. The costume designer said she tried and tried and tried to contact the brand — finally, they cleared, just 2 days before filming the episode.
“Moon Rider”
Moon Knight Costumes by Meghan Kasperlik.
Alex J. Berliner
“Last but not least – as far as a fantasy-fantasy candidate goes – ‘Moon Knight.’ We have the suit Mr. Knight, which is a white suit made of upholstery fabric and lamé. The exhibit also features the actual Moon Knight costume, inspired by an Egyptian god and featuring 803 designs. It was made in London, but then had to be flown to Budapest, Hungary, where they filmed the show.”
