shift
Why Vintage Became Prestigious
Archival dressing moved from thrift to the highest signal on the carpet. The reasons are partly ethical and mostly about scarcity.
Eloise Marchetti
Stories by Eloise Marchetti
process
How a Look Is Planned Months in Advance
By the time a garment reaches a carpet it has been requested, negotiated, fitted and photographed repeatedly. Spontaneity is the one thing nobody can afford.
the business
Why Fashion Houses Court Film So Aggressively
Costume placement, festival dressing and archive loans are not sentiment. They are a distribution strategy for cultural authority.
craft
What a Costume Designer Actually Does
It is character work disguised as clothing, done to a schedule, on a budget, for people who will be photographed from every angle.
the business
Who Actually Pays for a Red Carpet Look
The dress is usually borrowed, the jewellery is insured, and somebody is being paid — though rarely the person you would assume.