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Designing Hollywood is your go-to destination for all things film—celebrating the visionary professionals behind the scenes who make movie magic happen. From producers and cinematographers to legendary costume designers, we spotlight the artistry, craftsmanship, and creative journeys that bring our favorite stories to life.

On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome costume designer Mitchell Travers whose work in both film and television has earned him an Emmy® nomination and three Costume Designers Guild Award nominations. Known for his transformative collaborations with Jessica Chastain on The Eyes of Tammy Faye, George & Tammy, Mothers’ Instinct, The Savant, and the upcoming Dreams by Michel Franco, his approach is rooted in character-driven design and deep research.

From his breakout on Eighth Grade (landing him on Variety’s Artisan Impact Report) to shaping iconic looks in Oceans Eight, Late Night, and years assisting on major projects like SNL, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and 30 Rock—his resume is as inspiring as his work.

Hosted by Robert Meyer Burnett (@rmburnett), this episode dives into his process, career, and what’s coming next—including Bruno Penguin & The Staten Island Princess directed by Nick Cassavetes.

Video Credit: @melissapastrana

Sponsored by @UniversalCostumeHouse
Presented by @DesigningHollywoodProductions

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“Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and the chicest 60s fashion: all the reasons to see new psychological thriller #MothersInstinct.” - @hellofashion_uk

Mother knows best!
MOTHERS INSTINCT coming to select theatres July 26th.

#costumedesigner
#illustration
@annehathaway
@jessicachastain

MOTHERS’ INSTINCT 🎬 Coming Soon!

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

We had a TIME last night at the @televisionacad ! Thank you so much to @showtime & @frecklefilms for the opportunity of a life time. It was an honor to be in attendance with so many brilliant minds who dream up the characters we all love. I am endlessly proud of this team & I’d get dressed up with y’all any night of the week. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! #nonotes #nakedwithoutus #costumedesignersguild

✨Now that’s one way to start a year! ✨
I am so honored by this nomination amongst such incredible work! George & Tammy has been deeply rewarding on many levels so to be recognized in this way is beyond my wildest dreams! I love being a part of our community and can’t wait to share in a night of celebrating costume design. Congratulations to all of the nominees!

Wardrobe Supervisors:
Charles Carter • @woahitscharlez
Susan Russel • @srr8684

Assistant Costume Designers
Aileen Abercrombie • @aileendesign
Jill Livingston • @jillycam
Laurel Rose • @rizadogirl
Mitchel Wolf • @mitchelwolf

Background Supervisor
Dustin Angus • @dustintime4pics

Tailors
Alice Blake Powell
Jaime Castaneda

Costumers
Jason Blackman • @jasonblackman
Amber Givens • @amber_givens
Arielle Biellecki •
DJ Griffin •
Pauline White- Kassulke•
Caitlin Rhyne •

Costume Coordinators
Adrienne Nussey • @wowitsadrienne
Chloe Pacheco •

Costume PAs
JP Verardi •@queens0fnoise
Chip Martin • @chipnzdrey
Sean Flaherty •

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

From sketch to the screen.
#Emmy nominated costume designer @_mitchelltravers_ brought #GeorgeAndTammy's story to life through wardrobe.

This is what it felt like making George & Tammy, and why I’m so proud of the show. This team pulled off the impossible each week of shooting and had a pretty good time doing it! I felt so surrounded by creative spirits who inspired me, and pushed me to think big. I’d be too lucky to be back on set (or bounce house) with all of you again 🫶🏼

Wardrobe Supervisors:
Charles Carter • @woahitscharlez
Susan Russel • @srr8684

Assistant Costume Designers
Aileen Abercrombie • @aileendesign
Jill Livingston • @jillycam
Laurel Rose • @rizadogirl
Mitchel Wolf • @mitchelwolf

Background Supervisor
Dustin Angus • @dustintime4pics

Tailors
Alice Blake Powell
Jaime Castaneda

Costumers
Jason Blackman • @jasonblackman
Amber Givens • @amber_givens
Arielle Biellecki •
DJ Griffin •
Pauline White- Kassulke•
Caitlin Rhyne •

Costume Coordinators
Adrienne Nussey • @wowitsadrienne
Chloe Pacheco •

Costume PAs
JP Verardi •@queens0fnoise
Chip Martin • @chipnzdrey
Sean Flaherty •

For Your Consideration: Outstanding Period Costumes in a Limited or Anthology Series. I am truly honored by this nomination from @televisionacad ! Working on a series of this scale would have been impossible without the brilliance and strength of my team. We dressed thousands of characters from 1965 to 1995 and had fun inspiring one another every single day. I share in this celebration with them!
Assistant Costume Designer @mitchelwolf
Wardrobe Supervisor @woahitscharlez
Wardrobe Supervisor @srr8684
Assistant Costume Designers:
@aileendesign
@rizadogirl
@jillyycam
@dustintime4pics
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#fyc #costumedesign #emmy #emmyawards #GeorgeJones #tammywynette

My muse @jessicachastain and I hard at work at our first Tammy Wynette fitting in Nashville. I love the way she thinks and creates and dreams about her characters and it is truly rewarding to watch each person we’ve built come to life. First I find it out in the “wild” at estate sales, vintage dealers, private collectors and costume houses & then we find it together in the fitting room mirror.We’ve had so many AHA moments together and I’m so grateful to be so creatively fulfilled. I get to work alongside @linda.dowds.makeup & @stephanieingramhair as we fully realize each new character and it’s that kind of collaboration that fuels me. #FYC #costumedesign #georgeandtammy #vintageclothing #westernwear

Recreating an outfit can be so informative when designing costumes for a character. It’s a chance to get to know them, exactly as they were. The brilliant@abesylviamightyreal wrote a scene based solely off of an image of Tammy Wynette in those famous yellow pants. Striking the balance of matching the research and dressing the actor is the kind of work that makes this job so much fun! #fyc #periodcostume #costumedesign #tammywynette

George Jones always made an impression. Introducing him in a Nudie Suit for our series made so much sense to me! The process of designing can be so much fun so I thought I’d take you through it.

NASHVILLE
I spent some time with the team at the George Jones Museum in Nashville studying George’s beautifully curated closet. All of the little details matter so I had my face pressed up to the glass studying the buttonholes, pocket placements and rhinestone settings.
@the_george_jones

NEW YORK CITY
I had a strong vision of cornflower blue and coral to introduce our George in and found the most incredible Satin Faille at @bandjfabrics in New York City.

BROOKLYN
Before I had even finished reading the scripts, I called the legendary @jimmy.makes.things and asked if he would work on the Nudie Suits with me.I came across a vintage cowboy boot I loved the detailing on, and asked Jimmy to help me transform the pattern into a full suit. His precision and incredible skill shine through so beautifully on the finished suit!

LOS ANGELES
I had the suit made by the incomparable Jaime at Jaime Custom Tailoring. His years and years of western wear were a gift to me on this project. He’s dressed so many country legends including George himself!

WILMINGTON
Our in house tailoring team was led by Alice Blake Powell, who I owe a huge thanks to.I genuinely think she has a magic wand because she was able to pull off tailoring miracles each and every day.Design is all well and good but an excellent on set costumer is what it really takes to make a costume work on camera. Thankfully @jasonblackman was by my side and Michael Shannon’s to really make the look sing.#FYC #costumedesign #westernwear #nudiesuit #nakedwithoutus