Meet the Costume Genius Turning SNL into a Fashion Spectacle! Gunnar Deatherage's Dazzling Designs!

Prepare to be blown away by the jaw-dropping creativity of Gunnar Deatherage, the Southern Indiana wunderkind and "Project Runway" alum who's transforming the stage with his spectacular costumes for pop sensation Chappell Roan. Discover how his eye-popping costumes are stealing the spotlight, especially the burlesque-inspired ensemble that dazzled audiences on "Saturday Night Live" in November! Want to follow the magic? Find Gunnar on TikTok and Instagram for an insider view on his phenomenal creations.

Deatherage's jaw-dropping design for Roan's SNL performance—a green and teal embellished ensemble—took over a month of fashion wizardry and more than 500 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. And for those wondering why it wasn’t seen on her summer tour? Popstar stylist Genesis Webb decided to save the showstopper for a more static, high-stakes platform like SNL!

The costume-making extravaganza involved a riveting collaboration with seamstress Katie Maimi, who has a fascinating connection to Deatherage's past work life in Kentucky. Bonus: Deatherage's multi-talented boyfriend, Christopher Minafo, crafted the costume's dramatic headpiece, proving genius creativity runs in the family!

But wait, there’s more! Perhaps the ultimate career highlight—seeing the Grammy-nominated Roan adorned in his creations—left Deatherage mesmerized and grateful. From a "Good Luck, Babe" swan winged fantasy for "The Tonight Show" to conquering pandemic boredom with DIY sewing content, Deatherage has truly mastered the art of balancing imagination with opportunity!

Now settled into New York with Minafo, this rising star has set his sights on designing for Broadway, where a Tony Award could be his next achievement. Keep your eyes peeled for more as Deatherage embarks on this dream pursuit!

Feeling inspired by his journey? Dive deeper into the glam world of Gunnar on his website and explore all the boundless creativity he's sharing with the world. Broadway, look out—Gunnar Deatherage is here to steal the spotlight!