Big thanks to Jody!

Ted Danson will make an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” 28 Jan 2009, to discuss his hit show “Damages.” Check your local listings or visit ellentv.com for time and channel.

Thanks, Nicole for the tip!

As usual, with a big thanks to my dear friend, Jody, we now have screencaps from episode three!

Glenn Close has a blog! You can read it here. Thanks to the livejournal comm (cheapmetaphor and aimless_glee) for finding this!

Fan Mix
New Fanmix by ab0utfalling which you can download in the media archive!

Screencaps of the latest episode are forthcoming!

First off, brand new icons by Dragonflybox

Damages Style
In a telephone interview from New York, costume designer Frank Fleming says that the new season afforded him an opportunity to take more risks while remaining within a corporate context. “Last year was more straightforward,” he says of Ms. Close’s character. “Now, there’s a broader spectrum to her wardrobe – the lines are a bit cleaner but still strong. “For Ellen,” he continues, “there’s been a huge change, primarily because last year she was a little green and now she’s coming back with more confidence and edge, and she’s embracing New York in terms of its elements of money and fashion.”

To be sure, her closet is furnished with such defining designers such as Narciso Rodriguez, Prada and Givenchy, whereas Mr. Fleming opts for Akris, Loro Piana, Brunello Cuccinelli and Domenico Vacca (translation: the best of the Italian best) for Ms. Hewes. These wardrobes are obviously beyond most of our budgets. But he insists that people need not feel pressured to buy the luxury labels to get the look. “The reality is that for our show, it’s important that clothes look fresh. But in real life, I believe that people should be mixing high-end pieces with lower-end pieces.”

Pay enough attention to the majority of movies or television series and you’ll notice that the characters never seem to wear the same outfit twice. With Damages, as with real life, the same jacket or shirt will reappear throughout various episodes. This may matter only to someone with an obsessive eye for sartorial details, but it helps reinforce the characters as relatable to everyday professionals.

Were it not for wardrobe rotation, Mr. Fleming guesses that to get Ms. Hewes dressed costs about $5,000 (U.S.) an outfit and $4,000 for Ms. Parsons. He adds that statement pieces should always be worn with less frequency because they’re so identifiable. “I will save something major for every fifth or sixth episode.”

For those who would like to channel the looks from Damages without doing damage to their chequing account, Mr. Fleming recommends Zara or Brooks Brothers (which ships to Canada). “[Zara] does a great job of knocking off nice pieces. The fabrics are better for men than women,” he says, while offering that men who are “long and lean” can get away with buying Zara suits. I would add Club Monaco and J. Crew to the mix. The latter has a “suiting” category that includes such conservative yet contemporary pieces as pencil skirts in a cotton-hemp blend and stretch wool pinstripe jackets.

Mr. Fleming says he hopes that viewers are able to pick up style tips from the show. His personal favourite for Ms. Byrne: a simple, high-waisted, cap-sleeve black dress from Givenchy. “She’s never looked more fantastic and it was just a black dress,” he gushes.

As for Ms. Close, he lists a camel Yves Saint Laurent sweater, a nude skinny belt, brown skirt and a pair of iridescent Prada shoes. In explaining that ensemble, he underscores the comment made by Mr. Arsenault. “She just looked pretty and soft.” Read the full article