Archive for category IN THE MEDIA
FASHION 411: Blair Waldorf’s wardrobe lives on!
Posted by Eric Daman in Blair on Gossip Girl, Chuck on Gossip Girl, COSTUME DESIGN, ERIC DAMAN, Fashion on Gossip GIrl, IN THE MEDIA on May 20, 2015
If you think that Leighton Meester wore Blair’s signature headbands off the lot or that Kiernan Shipka slipped a ’60s-era “Mad Men” dress into her bag at the end of the day, think again.
I spoke with Fawnia Soo Hoo, contributing editor of Fashionista.com, about the number one rule of thumb that audiences might not realize, where to find cast-offs from your favorite shows, and more.
STYLE IS FOREVER: Variety.com Salutes Red Carpet Icons Oscar De La Renta and L’Wren Scott
Posted by Eric Daman in FASHION & STYLE, IN THE MEDIA, Variety.com on March 2, 2015

Claire Coghlan asked for my thoughts on the legacy left behind by the tragic loss of these two true red carpet fahion and style stars. In remembering Oscar De La Renta and L’Wren Scott we pay tribute to their amazing talents and honor their contributions to the magic of fashion on the red carpet. The online piece (see Variety.com) is a longer version of the print story (above).
Keep up with Claire Coghlan by checking out her blog The Alchemy of Truth and following her on twitter @CoghlanClaire.
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I told Cosmo China “Fashion should be original, both a fun and very enjoyable thing.”
Posted by Eric Daman in IN THE MEDIA on June 11, 2014
To find your own signature style is to embrace fashion in the best way. Fashion is meant to be fun and enjoyed. Its ok to take risks and be inventive along the way. It’s the key to finding your own true style. Shop for your shape. Respect who you are, how you are built, and work with your best assets. Learn to accept them, maximize them, and minimize the rest.”
I told New Zealand’s @coupdemain Magazine “Working on ‘Sex And The City’ was like earning a PHD in costume design…”
Posted by Eric Daman in IN THE MEDIA, THE CARRIE DIARIES on April 4, 2014
“Patricia Field pushed the boundaries of style on television with a certain level of embellishment that brought to life a portrayal of character that can only happen through clothing, while Sarah Jessica Parker was a stickler for proper fit, without which a petite actor can be easily gobbled up by her garments.”
PEOPLE STYLE WATCH 2013
Posted by Eric Daman in ANNASOPHIA ROBB, COSTUME DESIGN, FASHION & STYLE, IN THE MEDIA, PEOPLE STYLE WATCH, THE CARRIE DIARIES on December 5, 2013
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The Look of ‘The Carrie Diaries’ as chosen by Costume Designer Eric Daman: “Fans enjoy the way we’re emulating the’80s without making it too kitschy. We made a fresh, new Carrie Bradshaw.”
STYLE.MTV.COM ASKED ME: “What’s the process like for picking out each outfit for Carrie?”
Posted by Eric Daman in IN THE MEDIA, THE CARRIE DIARIES on October 29, 2013
Carrie has a lot of changes in each episode—averaging about 10! I usually break down the script and categorize by type of change, e.g., “Journaling look,” “Interview Office look,” or “School look.” Each is very different and has different needs.
Translating Manhattan Fashion Into Television—
Posted by Eric Daman in COSTUME DESIGN, IN THE MEDIA, THE CARRIE DIARIES on October 28, 2013