INTERVIEW - Emmy Rossum on why she wanted to host at The 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards

The video discusses the collaborative process between costume designers, directors, and actors in creating characters. It highlights the intimate nature of costume design and the unsung role of designers. Notable works like 'Phantom of the Opera' and 'Shameless' are mentioned, emphasizing the importance of costumes in storytelling. A personal anecdote about a wardrobe mishap is shared, illustrating the challenges faced in costume management.

What is the role of a costume designer in the collaborative process of character creation?

• To design the set

• To provide snacks for the actors

• To write the script

• To assist in developing how a character walks, talks, and thinks

Which production is mentioned as having incredible costumes designed by Alexandra Byrne?

• Phantom of the Opera

• Shameless

• The Great Gatsby

• Scandal

What is a key challenge in designing costumes for shows like 'Shameless'?

• Making them look extravagant

• Designing them to be futuristic

• Ensuring they are colorful

• Creating costumes that blend seamlessly with the setting

What was the embarrassing wardrobe mishap mentioned in the transcript?

• Spilling ice cream on a costume without a duplicate

• Forgetting to wear a costume

• Wearing mismatched shoes

• Ripping a costume on stage

What is the usual practice regarding duplicates of costumes?

• There are usually duplicates of costumes

• Duplicates are only made for lead actors

• There are never duplicates

• Duplicates are made only for historical dramas