Dressing George Clooney in Edward R. Murrow’s 1950s Style
CNN · 1 month ago
CNN
1 month ago
Costume Designer Brenda Abbandandolo mixed vintage, thrifted clothing with precise recreations of 1950s style to bring the Broadway play Good Night, and Good Luck to life. She tells CNN how she approached dressing George Clooney.
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- Brenda Abbandandolo aimed to match George Clooney's costumes to Edward R. Murrow's look from original 'See It Now' episodes. 19s
- The team used heavyweight vintage fabrics and custom-printed tie fabrics to achieve period accuracy. 37s
- Outfits for other characters, like jazz singer Ella and reporter Shirley Warshabaugh, were also meticulously created, often built from scratch. 1m 3s
- Abbandandolo sourced many garments from thrift stores and emphasized the unique quality of period clothing. 1m 58s
- The designer reflected on the creative experience and the recognition of a Tony nomination. 2m 16s