This year’s race for Best Costume Design became mired in controversy later in the season as a dispute erupted over proper credit in “Black Swan.” Amy Westcott was listed as responsible for the threads, but fashion duo Rodarte had a significant hand in concocting the performance costumes on the film — and were denied credit, per guild regulations.
That issue has been argued from both sides and is an unfortunate byproduct of unfair rules, but the fact remains, it may have missed a nomination here as a result. Nevertheless, the five films competing make for a vibrant cross-section of visions, styles and periods, the branch even going so far as to give us a big surprise on nomination morning with a selection no one saw coming.
The nominees are:
“Alice in Wonderland” (Colleen Atwood)
“I Am Love” (Antonella Cannarozzi)
“The King’s Speech” (Jenny Beaven)
“The Tempest” (Sandy Powell)
“True Grit” (Mary Zophres)