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Hollywood Jobs: Michael Wilkinson on costuming 'American Hustle'
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Feb 17, 2014
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Hollywood Jobs: Michael Wilkinson on costuming 'American Hustle'
Michael Wilkinson has designed costumes for movies including "Man of Steel", "TRON: Legacy", and "Twilight", among many others. But this year might be the one he's most proud of. He's been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film American Hustle.
Michael Wilkenson, Costume Designer for American Hustle
Michael Wilkinson, Costume Designer for American Hustle
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Michael Wilkinson looking through the costumes for "American Hustle."
Michael Wilkinson looking through the costumes for "American Hustle."
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Michael showing off the blue velvet tuxedo that Christian Bale wore in American Hustle.
Michael Wilkinson showing off the blue velvet tuxedo that Christian Bale wore in American Hustle.
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The bathing suit worn by Amy Adam in "American Hustle."
The bathing suit worn by Amy Adam in "American Hustle."
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Amy Adams and Christian Bale star in Columbia Pictures' "American Hustle." Adams is pictured in a vintage Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress.
Amy Adams and Christian Bale star in Columbia Pictures' "American Hustle." Adams is pictured in a vintage Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress.
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Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) at the Plaza Hotel surveillance room in Columbia Pictures' movie "American Hustle." (Amy Adams blouse: vintage Halston, belt: vintage, skirt: made for film).
Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) at the Plaza Hotel surveillance room in Columbia Pictures' movie "American Hustle." (Amy Adams blouse: vintage Halston, belt: vintage, skirt: made for film).
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Francois Duhamel
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Still from the film "American Hustle" (2013)
Still from the film "American Hustle" (2013)
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Still from the film "American Hustle" (2013)
Still from the film "American Hustle" (2013)
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Rosalyn Rosenfeld (Jennifer Lawrence) & Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) in the Grand Old AC Hotel powder room in Columbia Pictures' "American Hustle."
Rosalyn Rosenfeld (Jennifer Lawrence) & Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) in the Grand Old AC Hotel powder room in Columbia Pictures' "American Hustle."
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Francois Duhamel
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Costume designer Michael Wilkinson working in his studio.
Costume designer Michael Wilkinson working in his studio.
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Costume designer Michael Willkinson standing in front of some of the photos that gave him inspiration for the 710's era fashion.
Costume designer Michael Willkinson standing in front of some of the photos that gave him inspiration for the 70's era fashion.
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Michael Wilkinson has designed costumes for movies including "Man of Steel", "TRON: Legacy", and "Twilight", among many others. But this year might be the one he's most proud of. He's been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film American Hustle.

Michael Wilkinson has designed costumes for movies including "Man of Steel," "TRON: Legacy," and "Twilight," among many others. This year, his work on the film "American Hustle" has earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design.

As part of our series on Hollywood Jobs, A Martinez visits Wilkinson's workspace to hear how he developed the wardrobe for "American Hustle."