The Costume Designers Guild (CDG), Local 892 is a union of professional costume designers, assistant costume designers, and illustrators working in film, television, commercials and other media. Founded in 1953, the CDG comprises over 1,200 members as of 2023.^[1][2] As a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union protects member’s wages and working conditions through collective bargaining.

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The CDG has published a quarterly publication, The Costume Designer Magazine, since 2005. Additionally, they have a CDG Newsletter for members. The Costume Designers Guild Awards recognizes excellence in costume design in motion pictures, television, and commercials, and other media.

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Excellence in Costume Design for a Contemporary Film

This award has been presented at each of the annual awards.

Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Film

This award has been presented at each annual awards. The awards from 1999 to 2004 were for Period and Fantasy films combined.^{[citation needed]}

Excellence in Costume Design for a Fantasy Film

This award was a part of the Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Film until 2005.^{[citation needed]}

Excellence in Costume Design for a Contemporary Television Series

Excellence in Costume Design for a Period Television Series

Excellence in Costume Design for a Fantasy Television Series

Best Costume Design – Period or Fantasy TV Series

This award was presented at each annual awards from 2000–14, before being split into Period Television Series and Fantasy Television Series in 2015.^{[citation needed]}

Excellence in Short Form Design

This award has been presented at each annual awards from 2003–Present.

Best Costume Design – Miniseries or TV Film

This award was first presented at the 8th annual awards, for 2005 filmmaking.^{[citation needed]}

Hall of Fame Award