Costume Designers Honored at THR and Bvlgari Emmy Celebration
The Hollywood Reporter and Bvlgari hosted a celebration at Chateau Marmont for Emmy-nominated and winning costume designers, in partnership with the Costume Designers Guild. Attendees included teams from 'Fallout,' 'The Boys,' and 'Love Story,' along with legendary designers like Mark Bridges and Mona May. The event came after the Creative Arts Emmys where five costume design prizes were awarded.
The reception brought together a cross-section of television's costume design community, from blockbuster genre work to period pieces. Winners of all five Creative Arts Emmy categories were represented, including the teams behind Fallout's post-apocalyptic aesthetic and Palm Royale's mid-century looks. The gathering also served as a reunion of sorts for veteran designers whose careers span decades of film and television work.
Bvlgari's involvement with the Costume Designers Guild extends beyond this event, as the brand recently redesigned the guild's awards statuette, which was displayed at the party. The celebration continued a partnership with THR that began in March with a luncheon for Oscar-nominated costume designers, reflecting the industry's growing recognition of the craft's contributions to storytelling.
This celebration underscores how costume design is gaining visibility as a distinct artistic discipline within entertainment. By spotlighting Emmy winners and veteran designers, such events may elevate public appreciation for the craft and potentially influence how emerging designers view career pathways. The luxury brand partnership could also signal growing commercial interest in costume design as a cultural touchstone, affecting how the industry values and promotes this behind-the-scenes work.