Emmys: Stylist Michael Fisher talks about Bowen Young’s ‘bold and fun’ approach to fashion (exclusive)

Emmys: Stylist Michael Fisher talks about Bowen Young’s ‘bold and fun’ approach to fashion (exclusive)

Michael Fisher has worked with clients Kieran Culkin, Oscar Isaac, Jake Gyllenhaal and Benedict Cumberbatch in their respective presenter roles. Saturday night live During the 2021-22 season, and every time, the star stylist is looking forward to a case from the long-running series: Bowen Young, nominated for a Monday Night Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy TV Series.

“I admit, I was a fan on the side of the stage [at 30 Rock] Every time, says Fisher. the hollywood reporter exclusively. “She is very talented and you can tell she likes to have fun with fashion.” Fisher finally sent Young a direct message via her Instagram account earlier this year, noting that she would love to work with the actress while doing press. island of fire, Hulu’s queer romantic comedy that premiered in June. That’s what happened, and Young’s 2022 Emmy appearance is the latest from this newly formed alliance.

When Young’s name was among the Emmy nominations announced in mid-July, she and Fisher began talking almost immediately about her appearance at the event. “He sent me some ideas he was thinking about and I did the same,” says Fisher. “I like to organize your bookshelf from the most avant-garde to the most classic options, the latter, of course, with a twist. It seems like we are always in the middle.”

At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Young wore a blue and black tuxedo by Milan-based Etro, which consisted of a silk and wool jacquard jacket richly embroidered with an ornate flower pattern and mythological animals. paired with pants. Jacquard fabric, except embroidery.

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The ensemble is completed with a white tuxedo shirt by Swedish brand Eton with a covered crease and a dark satin bow tie. “The shirt is almost a teal, buttery yellow soft, which I love because it shows off the embroidery,” says Fisher. “I also really like the covered crease because I hate seeing buttons on tuxedos.”

Bowen Young, Etro and his mother, Dr. Meng Su, before leaving for the 2022 Emmys.

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Christian Louboutin’s black leather tuxedo shoes, “a style with a little more focus than the typical tuxedo shoe,” adds Fisher, were also confirmed, and as of Sunday night, decisions were still being made on Young’s jewelry and watch. “I know we don’t brooch just because it’s too embroidered for a jacket,” says Fisher. “Bowen wears jewelry every day and loves jade and onyx pieces. There will be earrings, then we will think of lots of brilliant diamond rings by Or & Elle and Anne Sisteron. We like to save jewelry for the day, because jewelry should always be a reflection of how you feel in the moment.” The pair also reduced their watch selection to two, both by Vacheron Constantin.

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Is it easier to experiment with style when the client is a fashion adventurer? “Adventure is just a few words to describe Bowen,” says Fisher. “I can’t imagine what it takes to do his job and be the comedian, actor and writer that he is, and he wants his wardrobe to be as interesting, edgy and fun as it looks on him.” He loves new and young designers like Mr. Saturday and Zankov and [footwear designer] Siro, but he also appreciates classics like Etro, Brion and Paul Smith. My job is to find the works that elevate him and the artist he is and make me feel like I am. The biggest challenge for me is not finding clothes that fit me well; They are clothes that fit the personality and shine through that personality.”

Even better, working with Young turned out to be everything Fisher had hoped it would be with him. Saturday night live essays “She was a dream client,” he adds.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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