Archive · 9 Jan 2026
CDGA Honors Teyana Taylor & Michelle Cole
The Costume Designers Guild is giving special awards to Teyana Taylor and Michelle Cole.
Teyana Taylor is getting the Vanguard Spotlight Award for being a trailblazer in many areas like acting, directing, and music.
Michelle Cole is receiving the Career Achievement Award for her long and successful career in costume design, which has spanned over 40 years.
Both awards will be presented at the 28th CDGA Awards Gala in Los Angeles.
Teyana Taylor is also nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the movie One Battle After Another.
Michelle Cole has worked on many popular TV shows and has been nominated for nine Emmys.
She is also known for mentoring others in her field.
Teyana Taylor to receive the Vanguard Spotlight Award for her multifaceted career in entertainment.
Michelle Cole to receive the Career Achievement Award for her 40+ years in costume design.
Awards to be presented at the 28th CDGA Awards Gala on February 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Teyana Taylor is nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in One Battle After Another.
Michelle Cole has nine Emmy nominations and is a board member of the Costume Designers Guild.
- Who
- Teyana Taylor and Michelle Cole
- What
- Receiving awards from the Costume Designers Guild
- When
- February 12, 2026
- Where
- The Ebell of Los Angeles
- Why
- For their contributions to costume design and entertainment
- Awards
- Vanguard Spotlight Award, Career Achievement Award
- Recipients
- Teyana Taylor, Michelle Cole
- Event
- 28th CDGA Awards Gala
- Date
- February 12, 2026
- Location
- The Ebell of Los Angeles
- Teyana Taylor's Role
- Actor, Director, Producer, Choreographer, Musician
- Michelle Cole's Career
- 40+ years, 9 Emmy Nominations
- Michelle Cole's Notable Works
- Black-ish, In Living Color, Grown-ish, Martin