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Costume Designers Guild Awards: Atwood, Hawley, Tazewell Take Honors

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards were held on February 12, 2026, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.
Colleen Atwood won Excellence in Contemporary Film for One Battle After Another.
Kate Hawley won Excellence in Period Film for Frankenstein.
Paul Tazewell won Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film for Wicked: For Good.
A tie occurred in Short Form Design, with Dandyland and Uber Eats: A Century of Cravings receiving awards.

History

Historical Context

The Costume Designers Guild Awards, celebrating excellence in film design, trace their roots to the inaugural Academy Awards in 1927, which first acknowledged artistic contributions in cinema. Colleen Atwood, a three-time Oscar winner, exemplifies the industry's evolution, contributing to over 50 films. This recognition of diverse genres highlights Hollywood's growing embrace of varied storytelling, emphasizing costume design's vital role in cinematic narratives.

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Story summary

The 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards were held on February 12, 2026, at The Ebell of Los Angeles.
Colleen Atwood won Excellence in Contemporary Film for One Battle After Another.
Kate Hawley won Excellence in Period Film for Frankenstein.
Paul Tazewell won Excellence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film for Wicked: For Good.
A tie occurred in Short Form Design, with Dandyland and Uber Eats: A Century of Cravings receiving awards.

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