THE ALUMNI BACK PORCH
Part of the glam squad ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Behind the styles, Art Conn ’94 helps outfit Hollywood elite. — G I T A B A L A K R I S H N A N
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IS NAME HAD BEEN CALLED AT
the 2019 Emmy Awards. Joy, disbelief and gratitude were all Art Conn ’94 said he felt. He had been at Hollywood award ceremonies before — many times before. As a costume stylist for the Hollywood elite who walk the red carpet looking glamorous, Conn is the person behind the scenes picking attire and styles for the rich and famous. He had never been nervous at Hollywood events in the past. But that night was different for him — he was the one on the red carpet — and he remembered all the work that had gotten him to that stage in September 2019. Conn has earned his reputation for costuming during his years working at American Idol from seasons four through 10 styling Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert and Jordin Sparks, among others. His website lists Emmy-nominated shows Top Chef, Shark Tank and X Factor USA as a few of Conn’s TV styling credits. He has helped style music’s top artists, including Madonna, Pink,
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Photograph courtesy ART CONN
