creators.yahoo.com: In FX’s Shōgun, Mariko doesn’t walk, she glides. Her eyes can be fire or ice, and when she decides to bare her figurative teeth, she is magnificent. Anna Sawai, the actress who portrays Lady Toda Mariko in FX’s miniseries Shōgun, is more than gifted, and is capable of telling the camera exactly what her character thinks, regardless of what her lines might be. Mariko’s prowess, when wrapped in the meticulous period costumes designed by Carlos Rosario, becomes awe-inspiring.
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What I love most about this article is how it shows costume design as a true act of storytelling, not just decoration. Carlos Rosario’s dedication to authenticity and emotional depth really comes through. The fact that he started from researching Japan’s Sengoku era to sourcing real Japanese fabrics despite the cost. I think it’s beautiful how he treated the whole process almost like a ritual, respecting the history and culture behind every stitch. His approach really shows me that good costume design isn’t just about accuracy or aesthetics, it’s about how clothing shapes identity, emotion, and movement. I also find it fascinating that Rosario came from a fashion background, yet channels that training into something so character driven and human. The fact that he described the project as making him feel “alive” says so much about the power of creating art that honors both craft and story. It makes me appreciate costume design in a new way.
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