"The concept was always to bring out the visual vulnerability in the character and then take away the armor, both figuratively and literally."

A Long-Standing American Ideal

Pay Equity in costume design translates to being paid the same as other heads of departments such as the art department, production designer, and cinematographer.

Oscar-winning “Cruella” costume designer Jenny Beavan called for pay equity now in the 94th Academy Awards interview room.

Beavan, who won her third Oscar Sunday, spoke backstage and showed off her white shirt, which had “I am woman, hear me roar” on one sleeve cuff and on the other, “Naked without you.” –Variety Magazine