On this night the room was not only filled with stars, the room glittered with leopard print, be-jeweled, and mirror covered stars in the form of Costume Designers; the elite group of artists that turn TV and film actors into your favorite characters.
In partnership with Lacoste and hosted by Jane Lynch, the local 892 honored their artists at The Costume Designers Guild Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton (the hotel most recently known as the last place Whitney Houston was seen alive). These wizards behind the emerald curtain, create period, contemporary, and fantasy costumes with the help of supportive teams, working at a grueling pace that adds upwards of 60 hours a week. But this starry night was designed to kick off the work boots, strap on 5-inch heels, and celebrate with our peers.
Clint Eastwood in attendance with CD Deborah Hopper was presented with the Distinguished Collaborator Award for their partnership on over 20 films in 28 years. Hopper/Eastwood films include Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Letters from Iwo Jima, Changeling, and J.Edgar.
Lou Eyrich CD of Glee was honored with the Career Achievement Award in Television. Eyrich, who grew up performing in her high school glee club, started a career in costumes with musicians, Prince, Bette Midler, and The Manhattan Transfer. She is also the visionary behind Nip/Tuck, Popular, and Running with Scissors.
The costume designer that started an entire fashion movement in partnership with Madonna, Marlene Stewart, was awarded for her career achievement in film. Stewart designed 11 of Madonna’s videos including, Material Girl, Express Yourself, and Vogue. Stewart who also has her Masters in European History (UC Berkley) used her knowledge of the past and her fashionable eye of style to create designs for a litany of films including, JFK, The River Wild, Hitch, Date Night, and Real Steel.
Kate Beckinsale received the Spotlight Award by Lacoste for her impressive range in film roles and her undeniable talent from classical theatre to vampire thrillers.
The Award Winners of the Evening
Outstanding Contemporary TV Series
Glee, CD Lou Eyrich and Jennifer Eve
Outstanding Made-for-TV movie or Mini Series
Downtown Abbey, CD Susannah Buxton
Outstanding Period/Fantasy TV Series
Boardwalk Empire, CD John A. Dunn and Lisa Padovani
Excellence in Commercial Costume Design
Swiffer: “Country Dirt Cowgirl”, CD Roseanne Fiedler
Excellence in Contemporary Film
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, CD Trish Summerville
Excellence in Period Film
W.E., CD Arianne Phillips
Excellence in Fantasy Film
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, CD Jany Temime
Career Achievement in Television
Lou Eyrich
Disaronno Career Achievement in Film
Marlene Stewart
Lacoste Spotlight Award
Kate Beckinsale
Distinguished Collaborator Award
Deborah Hopper and Clint Eastwood
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