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A character must never tell us who they are directly. It is a part of the foundational pact that is made as an actor, of course, but the complexities of character are spelled to us viewers through means that surpass language. It’s in the cut of a jacket, the weight of a hem, the glint of a precious something against skin—costume design is cinema’s most intimate language. This awards season, Bvlgari is lending its voice to that conversation.

Bvlgari will serve as a strategic partner of the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards, held February 12, 2026 at The Ebell of Los Angeles. The partnership also marks the return of the Guild’s iconic statuette, originally designed by David Le Vey and minted by Bvlgari nearly three decades ago. Reintroduced through the Maison’s contemporary lens, the sculptural object channels Hollywood’s Golden Age glamour while reaffirming the enduring dialogue between cinema, fashion, and jewelry.

Beyond the ceremony, an exclusive Awards Season dinner series will convene Oscar- and Emmy-nominated costume designers alongside leaders from film, television, fashion, and fine jewelry. The gatherings aim to foster connection across disciplines—spaces where creative authorship is exchanged around tables.

“Cinema and the arts have always been at the heart of Bvlgari’s identity,” said CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, vis a vis the Maison’s long-standing relationship with storytelling, performance, and cultural visionaries. For Bvlgari, jewelry upholds the duty to perform, reflect emotion, and whittle the zeitgeist.

For the Costume Designers Guild, the collaboration serves best as a homecoming. “What a dream to reimagine our magnificent partnership with Bvlgari nearly 30 years after they minted our original statuette,” said CDG President Terry Ann Gordon. Award-winning designer Mark Bridges echoed the alignment, citing Bvlgari’s fearless use of color—particularly within its Polychroma high jewelry collection—as resonant with the expressive demands of costume design.

The CDGA remains the one night each year when the industry turns its gaze toward those who dress the story, yet exist outside of the frame. With Bvlgari stepping into frame, the unseen become a little louder, much shinier, and far more fabulous. We know that glamour will forever hold intention, because before the legend, someone decided what they may look like.

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