He has worked as wardrobe designer or production designer on many commercials, music videos and films.

Since 1993, as a student, Mak had worked for the film industry as a continuity girl, assistant director, production manager, art director and wardrobe designer.

Caygill may have been influenced by her association with Edith Head, wardrobe designer and consultant to Hollywood studios and stars.

He was also wardrobe designer for the 1990 film Wild Orchid.

Except for the wardrobe designer, members of the technical crew were seldom billed.

In 1941, Miss Tierney eloped with Oleg Cassini, the well-known couturier and her own wardrobe designer.

In technicolor movies, the set's colors must beautifully offset the costumes, so wardrobe designers contribute ideas.

"The first thing we did was call our friends to say stay home, there's nowhere left to sit," said Ms. Colsten, a freelance wardrobe designer.

"If you do a picture today, a wardrobe designer will say, 'Let's go shopping,' " said Carroll Baker, the actress.