Costume Designers Guild Local IA 892

WELCOME TO THE COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD

The COSTUME DESIGNERS Guild (CDG) is Local 892 of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.). The Guild represents COSTUME DESIGNERS, ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNERS and COSTUME ILLUSTRATORS working at the highest levels of skill and expertise in motion pictures, television and commercials. The CDG promotes and protects the economic status of its members while improving working conditions and raising standards for our craft.

You may be wondering, "What does a COSTUME DESIGNER do?" A COSTUME DESIGNER transforms the words of the script into visual imagery and creates the look of a character. Costume design helps to create believable characters and supports the narrative in a fictional universe. In other words, costume design is storytelling.

2008 CDG Printed Directory. It's time to log on and list your credits and contact info for the 2008 Printed Directory. Please log into the members-only website, click the "Directory" link and follow the directions to opt-in and update your info. Deadline for opting-in has been extended to July 31, 2008 to add yourself to the print Directory! Please remember, your credits must be for Guild covered work, no theater or private projects. Members-only Login.

The Costume Designers Guild would like to congratulate
the 2008 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Costume Design

(click here to view a list of the nominees)

The 10th ANNUAL COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARDS were held on February 19, 2008 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. View the winners of the 2008 CDG Annual Awards. Details and pictures of this year's awards are covered in the Winter 2008 issue of The Costume Designer.