The Costume Designers Guild, Local 892, is a union of professional costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators working in film, television, commercials and other media. The CDG is not an employment agency, it is a labor union. As a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the CDG protects member’s wages and working conditions through collective bargaining. There are many additional benefits to being a member, among them health insurance and a pension, as well as being a part of a vibrant community of over 1200 members, as of July 2021, who shape future policy through participation, share ideas, and support each other. Since 2005, the CDG has published a quarterly publication, ''The Costume Designer Magazine.'' Additionally, they have a CDG Newsletter for members. The Costume Designers Guild Awards recognizes excellence in costume design in motion pictures, television, and commercials, and other media. In 1976, the Costume Designers Guild joined the

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(IATSE), becoming Local 892 of the IATSE.

Costume Designers Guild Awards

Founded in 1999, the Costume Designers Guild Awards honors costume designers in film, television, commercials, and other media. The statuette was originally manufactured in sterling silver by the Greek jeweler

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, and was designed by CDG member, David Le Vey. In addition, one distinguished costume designer is selected to receive a Career Achievement Award. Actors, directors or producers are also honored with a Spotlight Award, and a Distinguished Collaborator Award.

Award categories

*Film: ** Excellence in Contemporary Film ** Excellence in Period Film ** Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film *Television: ** Excellence in Contemporary Television ** Excellence in Period Television ** Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Television **Excellence in Short Form Design *Special Awards: **Career Achievement Award *Additional Awards: **Spotlight Award **Distinguished Collaborator Award

List of winners

;Excellence in Costume Design for a Contemporary Film This award has been presented at each of the annual awards. ;Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Film This award has been presented at each annual awards. The awards from 1999 to 2004 were for Period and Fantasy films combined. ;Excellence in Costume Design for a Fantasy Film This award was a part of the Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Film until 2005. ;Excellence in Costume Design for a Contemporary Television Series ;Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Television Series ;Excellence in Costume Design for a Fantasy Television Series ;Best Costume Design – Period or Fantasy TV Series This award was presented at each annual awards from 2000–14, before being split into Period Television Series and Fantasy Television Series in 2015. ;Excellence in Short Form Design This award has been presented at each annual awards from 2003–Present. ;Best Costume Design – Miniseries or TV Film This award was first presented at the 8th annual awards, for 2005 filmmaking. ;Hall of Fame Award

References

External links

Official websiteCostume Designers Guild collection
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Costume Designers Guild Awards

Award categories

List of winners

See also

References

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