Emmy-nominated Pose season 1 TV costumes on display...

Congratulations to FX's queer ball culture drama, Pose, for being nominated for six Emmys for its debut season, including for Outstanding Period Costumes. Set in late 1980s New York City, the drama follows the lives of the LGBTQ people of colour who are part of the ball culture scene, especially the 'Mothers' and their 'Houses' where gay and transgender youth find their chosen family and are allowed to express their true identities in dance, fashion and performance. The 80s drama boasts the most transgender and gay cast members on a primetime drama, plus includes a diverse writing, production and directing staff.

Emmy-nominated Pose season one costumes

This assortment of costumes from the groundbreaking FX show were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum as part of the 13th Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition on August 20, 2019.

Lou Eyrich and Analucia McGorty were Costume Designers on the drama, with Amy Ritchings as Assistant Costume Designer and Kevin Ritter as Costume Supervisor.

Costume worn by Dominique Jackson

as Elektra in Pose

Transgender actress Dominique Jackson plays 'Elektra', the mother of the House of Abundance and reigning queen of the ballroom community in the first season. She brings the drama and excitement to the ball scene with expensive looks, using money from being a kept woman to maintain her lifestyle.

Costume worn by MJ Rodriguez

as Blanca in Pose

MJ Rodriguez plays transgender woman 'Blanca Rodriguez', house daughter of Elektra who sets up her own House of Evangelista, who is also HIV positive. Without the finances of her former mother, working as a beautician she has to work harder on her ball looks and style.

She takes the homeless, gay teenager and aspiring dancer 'Damon Richards' (played by Ryan Jamaal Swain) under her wing and into her house.

Costume worn by Billy Porter

as Pray Tell in Pose

In the FX series, Billy Porter plays 'Pray Tell', emcee of the ball scene and father-figure to all the children in the community and friend of Blanca.

Costume worn by Indya Moore

as Angel in Pose

Transgender actress Indya Moore plays 'Angel', a member of the House of Abundance until she joins Blanca's new house. With limited options she resorts to prostitution on the piers and stripping in seedy Times Square, until Blanca encourages her to take a different path.

Stay tuned int he days to come fro more fabulous costumes from this year's television costume exhibition the FIDM Museum & Galleries, including other Emmy-nominated costumes from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Game of Thrones, Sharp Objects, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Fosse/Verdon, Black-ish, The Masked Singer and Good Omens.

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