Designing Women Event

Author: Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton


On Thursday, May 28, the 2015 annual New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) Designing Women Awards were held at the Scholastic Auditorium in SoHo. Designing Women honors the unsung heroes in the film industry -women working as hair, makeup, and costume designers. A Variety Ensemble Award is given to the entire costume, hair & makeup design team from a television series or a movie.

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The emcee for the event was the witty and incomparable Lea DeLaria, who plays Carrie “Big Boo” Black on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. She kicked off the evening with enthusiasm and energy.

Lea Delaria by Manhattan Wardrobe Supply

This year the honoree for costume went to Ann Roth (Mama Mia!, The English Patient, Working Girl, Midnight Cowboy, The Book of Mormon) She has designed over 100 movies and countless plays. The award was presented to Ms. Roth by her daughter Hannah Sorkin. Hannah read an admiring letter from Meryl Streep and a quote from the late Mike Nichols.

Ann Roth by Manhattan Wardrobe Supply

The honoree for Hair Stylist went to Francesca Paris (Boardwalk Empire, Two Weeks Notice, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) and was presented by actor Gretchen Mol, who worked with Paris on Boardwalk Empire.

Francesca-Paris

The honoree for Makeup Design went to Beverly Jo Pryor (Empire, Selma, Lee Daniels’ The Butler), which was presented by publicist Susan Wright.

Beverly Jo Pryor by Manhattan Wardrobe Supply

The Variety Ensemble Award went to the costume, makeup and hair design team of Orange Is The New Black. Costume Design by Jennifer Rogien, Makeup Michal Bigger, Hair Stylist Angel De Angelis. Award presented by Kate Mulgrew, Uzo Aduba and Barbara Rosenblat, all actors from the hit Netflix series.

Orange Is The New Black by Manhattan Wardrobe Supply

The award presentations were accompanied by video interviews of the honorees & clips illustrating their work. On display at the reception that followed the awards ceremony were costumes, sketches, posters & stills illustrating the work of the honorees.

Congratulations to all of the honorees! If you’d like to use some of the same products used by these award-winners, head up to Manhattan Wardrobe Supply and MWS Pro Beauty!