PHOTOS BY QUANTRELL COLBERT
“…As with all show-biz bios, the rise to fame is the most compelling segment of Respect. Franklin’s increasingly dazzling wardrobe is part of that story: costume designer Clint Ramos traces that evolution with an array of ladylike tweed coats that eventually give way to dreamy sequined dresses. (Franklin’s beloved furs, symbols of hard-earned wealth and luxury but also a kind of armor, are so well represented they’re practically characters in themselves.)…”
“… But the most eye-popping element is Clint Ramos’ costumes, notably a series of fabulous gowns and statement jewelry showing Black women’s styles of the era at their most glamorous…”
“…clad in Clint Ramos’ radiant costumes”
“…draws for Respect — the resplendent costumes by designer Clint Ramos…”
IllUSTRATIONS BY SHANE BALLARD AND GLORIA KIM
OWN SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER HUDSON AND OPRAH.
COSTUME DESIGN FEATURETTE FOR RESPECT.
JENNIFER HUDSON AND CLINT RAMOS DISCUSS THE COSTUMES FOR RESPECT.
GOLD DERBY INTERVIEW WITH JOYCE ENG
DEADLINE: THE PROCESS DISCUSSION BETWEEN LIESL TOMMY AND CLINT RAMOS
GOLD DERBY PANEL WITH CLINT RAMOS, RUTH E. CARTER, JANTY YATES. KIRSTY CAMERON
INTERVIEW WITH CLINT RAMOS AT THE SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL
ABS/CBN TFC
INTERVIEW WITH CLINT RAMOS AND JANET NEPALES
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