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Costume designer Mona May exploded onto the scene with the release of Clueless—a film that raised the status of fashion in film and revolutionized the fashion landscape. The New York Times and Vogue magazine proclaimed Clueless “the fashion movie of the year.” IThe movie introduced a bold new costume designer to the world as well as a style bible that continues to inspire new generations of audiences across the globe.
May has since created unforgettable film and television costumes that have become cornerstones of pop culture history. She injects confidence into her costume designs, creating iconic characters including those in beloved films such as Enchanted, The Wedding Singer, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Never Been Kissed, Stuart Little 2, The Haunted Mansion, and more. She has collaborated with top Hollywood actors including Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, and Eddie Murphy. She recently designed the upcoming action-thriller Control with James McAvoy and Julianne Moore.
May supports young creatives as a mentor, sharing her wisdom through keynote speeches, lectures, and workshops. She is also sought after as a consultant by global brands for her fashion and creative expertise.Monica Corcoran Harel is a screenwriter, bestselling author, and the founder of PRETTY RIPE, a multimedia platform for women (proudly) over forty that’s been featured in Time and InStyle magazines. She writes about beauty, fashion, wellness, and tricky relationships for The New York Times and New York magazine—and has coauthored books with Rachel Zoe and the Queer Eye guys. Corcoran Harel is currently developing her viral The Cut essay “My Mom Has No Friends” into a sitcom for Mandy Moore and Disney. She lives in Los Angeles.
