Inside ‘The Nanny’: Archive photos take fans through the style of the beloved ’90s sitcom
Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane with a sassy twist?
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Nanny’s pilot episode in November 1993, we sat down with the show’s groundbreaking costume designers – Brenda Cooper, Shawn-Holly Cookson and Terry Gordon – who people share previously unpublished images from their personal archives.
Fran Fine, brought to life by the hilarious Fran Drescher, charmed the Sheffield family and our hearts with style, sophistication and a touch of pizazz. Three decades later, the dresses may have settled, but The Nanny’s fashion legacy remains as unforgettable as her voice and that smile.
“I’m not a trendsetter and never have been,” says Cooper, who Drescher personally tapped to create the looks that defined ’90s fashion. “I wanted to make a difference and complete my wardrobe.”
Take a look at some of the most epic behind-the-scenes shenanigans shared by Cooper, Cookson and Gordon. (Click here to read our in-depth interview with Cooper, Cookson and Gordon for more details.) “There wasn’t a big budget [at first] because the show hadn’t proven to be successful,” she said. speak. “So what I did was create the silhouettes: black turtleneck, black miniskirt, opaque black tights, and black suede — not leather! — suede heels to create column.
“Then I’ll wear different jackets, different vests so I can change it up every week using that basic look and make it look different every time,” she continued. ”. “So it evolved.”
“It is definitely the best and most interesting job,” Cooper added. “Fran, in a way, is my Barbie doll. I get to play dress-up with her every week.”
It’s been 30 years since The Nanny first aired. Now, its costume designers take us on a walk down memory lane through archival images they’ve graciously pulled from the archives. (Illustration photo: Yahoo News; Terry Gordon and Shawn-Kelly Cookson)
It’s been 30 years since The Nanny first aired. Now, its costume designers take us on a stroll down memory lane through archival images they pulled from the archives. (Illustration photo: Yahoo News; Terry Gordon and Shawn-Holly Cookson)
Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane with a sassy twist?
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Nanny’s pilot episode in November 1993, we sat down with the show’s groundbreaking costume designers – Brenda Cooper, Shawn-Holly Cookson and Terry Gordon – who people share previously unpublished images from their personal archives.
Fran Fine, brought to life by the hilarious Fran Drescher, charmed the Sheffield family and our hearts with style, sophistication and a touch of pizazz. Three decades later, the dresses may have settled, but The Nanny’s fashion legacy remains as unforgettable as her voice and that smile.
“I’m not a trendsetter and never have been,” says Cooper, who Drescher personally tapped to create the looks that defined ’90s fashion. “I wanted to make a difference and complete my wardrobe.”
Take a look at some of the most epic behind-the-scenes shenanigans shared by Cooper, Cookson and Gordon. (Click here to read our in-depth interview with Cooper, Cookson and Gordon for more details.)
When designing Fran’s look, the goal was to make her stand out through editing – without taking away from anyone else’s beauty. Here, in this photo of the cast and crew with guest star Elizabeth Taylor, they’ve accomplished just that. (Terry Gordon)
The cast and crew of The Nanny along with episode guest star Elizabeth Taylor (Terry Gordon)
“There wasn’t a big budget [at first] because the program hadn’t been proven to be successful,” she said. “So what I did was create the silhouettes: black turtleneck, black miniskirt, opaque black tights, and black suede — not leather! — suede heels to create column.
“Then I’ll wear different jackets, different vests so I can change it up every week using that basic look and make it look different every week,” she continued.
