iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

When I turn my own personal obsession into work 👖

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Tyler is one of my favorite — if not my favorite — former editor and I can 100% confirm he always was always thoughtful and responsive with answers and feedback. It really made freelancing such a joy and the work I'm most proud of!

120

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We demand a Dale episode for season 2!!

010

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I had so much fun interviewing Steve and writing this. I love this show!!

010

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

He also told me a cute story about "Reservation Dogs" creator Sterlin Harjo ❤️. I LOVE DARK WINDS AND ZAHN!

134

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Ryan Schwartz @ryanschwartz.tv · 22/01/2026

Good on Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman for clearly making a real effort to get these pronunciations right. #Oscars

092

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Emma Fraser @frazbelina.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Exactly the Pluribus piece I want to read! @fawnianewyork.bsky.social spoke to costume designer Jennifer L.Bryan and Rhea Seehorn about the first season looks heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/rhea-seeho...

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

Rhea Seehorn's 'Pluribus' Costumes Are Pure Gen X

The star and costume designer Jennifer L. Bryan break it all down — from blue T-shirts to a sparkling gold DGAF gown.

1155

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I'm a little late to this, but I LOVED Boots, especially the soundtrack. So I talked to music supervisor Sarah Bromberg about the emotional '80s anthems, and of course discussed Max Parker singing Luther Vandross 💔 heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/boots-netf...

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

Netflix’s 'Boots' is Packed With Iconic ‘80s Music

Music Supervisor Sarah Bromberg on the emotional soundtrack featuring Depeche Mode, Sade, and Queen.

041

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Emma Fraser @frazbelina.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Talked to Frankenstein costume designer Kate Hawley and prosthetics makeup effects department head Mike Hill about Jacob Elordi’s transformation www.elle.com/culture/movi...

elle.com

It Took 10 Hours to Turn Jacob Elordi Into Frankenstein’s Creature

The process involved 42 separate prosthetics and a coat that had to be wheeled to set.

1206

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I've been wanting to write this story for 2 seasons now. It takes so much work to make Gary Oldman look like he just rolled out of bed!

030

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

From "Black Rabbit" to "Stick," Gen X men on TV—and, tbh, real life—are in the throes of a midlife crisis specific to an '80s kid. So I talked to @mctelevision.bsky.social and more about it all heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/tv-gen-x-m...

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

Gen X Men on TV Are Really Going Through It

Just don't call it 'man-opause.'

041

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Confession: I always like a movie with a hot Callum Turner, but especially excited for this one (and so happy to know it's Richard-approved!)

010

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

For all the #duster fans out there... *sob* ... at least I got to talk to Dayna Pink about Josh Holloway's excellent '70s costumes (and he shared his favorites) #saveduster! open.substack.com/pub/heywhate...

open.substack.com

Josh Holloway’s Tight Jeans

The 'Duster' and 'Lost' star on his two favorite '70s outfits, and more with costume designer Dayna Pink.

082

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/80s-tv-sho... Despite not having watched many of the recent series @fawnianewyork.bsky.social mentions in this interesting piece on how they borrow from comfort '80s TV, she and I did get to chat about some of my faves like The Golden Girls and Murder, She Wrote

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

Investigating the Return of ‘80s Comfort TV

Why throwback-style shows, like “Matlock” and “High Potential,” are such hits right now

023

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I had lots of fun speaking with intrepid journalists @candicefrederick.bsky.social @allyourscreens.bsky.social for my investigation (har har) into how comfy shows, like High Potential + Matlock, hark back to '80s faves (Murder She Wrote, anyone? And I greatly enjoyed making this murder board ⬇️)

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

Investigating the Return of ‘80s Comfort TV

Why throwback-style shows, like “Matlock” and “High Potential,” are such hits right now

184

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Ben Goggin @bengoggin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Hulu ruining the Oscars is really poetic coming after Sean Baker’s speech about streaming services killing the movies

512997502

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Joe Adalian @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Gen X mourns.

1497

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Happy Oscars! Here's my interview with Demi Moore's longtime stylist Brad Goreski on how they threaded The Substance theme through all her stunning looks through to her "Elisabeth's Final Sparkle" Oscars gown ✨ www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...

vanityfair.com

As Demi Moore Hits the Oscars 2025 Red Carpet, See How She Channeled The Substance All Awards Season Long

The Oscars nominee's longtime stylist Brad Goreski revisits all of the actor's awards season looks.

010

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

This interview is so fun (and throwing "sucked off" casually into conversation will never not be funny to me)

001

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I love reading Candice’s work! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

141

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

I truly do not know how Tom Broecker does this every week — love this detailed look behind the scenes 🙌

000

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Prof. Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

There are families who will never be able to come back from this devastation, and many of them were in generational homes, passed down from people who bought homes in the 1970sand 80's in Altadena. All of the fires are a tragedy, but especially for those who don't have the resources to rebuild.

bet.com

Eaton Fire Devastates Historic Altadena, Displacing Black Families and Destroying Legacies

While celebrity losses grab headlines, the Eaton Fire has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures in Altadena, displacing Black families who’ve shaped the community for generations. Here's a brief history o...

4629741225

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

These extraordinary photos of the LA fires have been shared widely on social media, often without crediting the photographer. These are all the work of Ethan Swope, an LA-based photojournalist working for AP. You can follow his remarkable reporting here👇 www.instagram.com/ethanswopeph...

A street is orange from flames and you can see the high winds in the palm trees. Sparks fly down the street

A fire truck is engulfed in parks and flames are seen on the hill. The entire photo is red and orange from the fire

A fireman with a hose runs across the front of a house in flames in the background

The inside of a house is a ball of flames. The only visible thing inside is a burning Christmas tree

7825167714111

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Apple TV+ is free this weekend. My utterly biased suggestion: Little America. Every ep is a short film based on true stories of immigrants to America. Some are funny, some are moving, some are thrilling. We wanted to make a show about immigrants that was, before all else, entertaining.

1597134809

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Well, 2024 was rough for freelance entertainment/fashion journalism. But I did have some career highlights, like zooming with Michael Mann for an hour (!) to discuss the fashion + cultural influence of "Miami Vice" for The Hollywood Reporter www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/st...

120

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I had a great time talking to "Babygirl" costume designers Kurt and Bart about Nicole Kidman's icy neutrals, $$$ coats and that marigold blouse + cami 🔥 that telegraph who's in control. (They googled "interns in NYC" for Harris' baggy suits and parka.) www.refinery29.com/en-us/2024/1...

refinery29.com

In 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman's Costumes Reflect The Power Play — And Who's In Control

In 'Babygirl,' Nicole Kidman's costumes reflect the power play and relationship with Harris Dickinson's character.

021

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Finally entering the A Complete Unknown discourse with my interview with costume designer Arianne Phillips about how Timmy's jeans help chart those pivotal early years — and the actor's decision to wear that polka dot shirt: www.wmagazine.com/culture/a-co...

wmagazine.com

How 'A Complete Unknown' Captures the Style of a Generation

From custom Levi’s to Chelsea boots, costume designer Arianne Phillips reveals how Bob Dylan’s fashion mirrored his artistic evolution.

011

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I had never watched a single episode of My So Called Life. I have now watched every episode of My So Called Life. I have a new favorite show and it is called My So Called Life. They've cracked the formula of somehow making you cry every single episode. #TeamBrianKrakowForever.

66133447

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Candice Frederick @candicefrederick.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Gonna turn on SNL this morning

071

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I’d love a Black Doves spin-off focused on these 2 and their banter

020

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Cheryl Wischhover @cherylanneny.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

So @fawnianewyork.bsky.social and I turned an unhinged text exchange into a dual byline, fully reported story about Pedro Pascal and bookazines. I’ve never had so much fun open.substack.com/pub/heywhate...

open.substack.com

‘OMG, Why Is Pedro Pascal on Teen Beat?!’

An exhaustive investigation into how Pedro Pascal's career, his online fans' horniness, and the dying magazine industry collided

012

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Tyler Coates @tylercoates.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

sorry i'm gonna need a little bit more information here.......

151

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I’m gonna miss this show so much and this finale interview makes me 😭😭😭 (and chuckle “I was swirling the toilet trying to catch up to her”) but mostly 😭

010

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

First for @indiewire.com.web.brid.gy! I talked to "The Order" costume designer Rachel Dainer-Best about the meanings behind Nicholas Hoult's intentional t-shirt + jeans uniform, Jude Law's outsider FBI agent shirt + tie, and more: www.indiewire.com/features/cra...

indiewire.com

Devil in Blue Jeans — How ‘The Order’ Dressed Its Villains and Heroes

Costume designer Rachel Dainer-Best tells IndieWire about dressing Hoult and Jude Law in new thriller.

000

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Songwriter of all your fave ‘80s/‘90s hits, Allee Wilis, called herself “the world’s best kept secret” — that's out now with a documentary on her moving journey and amazing achievements. I watched it for the nostalgia, but came away so inspired! heywhatevernevermind.substack.com/p/80s-music-...

heywhatevernevermind.substack.com

The ‘Best Kept Secret’ Behind Your Favorite ‘80s Songs + WTF Is Gwen Stefani Doing

Meet the multi-talented Allee Willis + the No Doubt singer has a new gig

030

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Settling in for the next 4 hours

000

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Vulture @vulture.com · 28/11/2024

feeling thankful for cole escola and this flamingo 🦩

419043

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

And an early, supersized news edition of Whatever Nevermind, feat. my ode to Idris Elba, a very Gen X-y ep of Las Culturistas + a take from @cherylanneny.bsky.social et moi on a childhood holiday song that didn't age well (and wasn't great back then either): open.substack.com/pub/heywhate...

open.substack.com

Ripping Off the (40th Anniversary of) Band Aid + Idris Elba x 'Masters of the Universe'

Confronting the problematic fave holiday song + Idris hangs with He-Man

012

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Loved catching up with "Maria" costume designer Massimo Cantini-Parrini to discuss collaborating with #AngelinaJolie, pulling from his own vintage archive (I need to see it!), and dressing the star in a coat actually owned by the real opera legend: www.refinery29.com/en-us/maria-...

refinery29.com

How Angelina Jolie's Costumes In 'Maria' Connect Her To The Real-Life Maria Callas

Massimo Cantini Parrini worked closely with Angelina Jolie to transform her into legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's "Maria."

030

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

If we want better fashion culture in the US, we have to lower the cost of housing and commercial real estate, support independent craftspeople, build denser neighborhoods, improve walkability, and get rid of overly restrictive zoning laws. Let kook culture thrive.

A narrow walkway in Tokyo. The sides of the street are lined with shops and what look to be residences.

10077821370

Reposted by Fawnia Soo Hoo

Emma Fraser @frazbelina.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

In September, I took a trip to Scotland to explore the many locations of Outlander. For The Daily Beast Obsessed, I wrote about this special experience and chatted to some of the people behind the Starz series www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/out...

thedailybeast.com

‘Outlander’: All the Spectacular Secrets From Scotland Set

We stood where Claire and Jamie stood, soaked in the Scottish fog, and learned all the behind-the-scenes stories on-set where “Outlander” is filmed overseas. Here’s our report.

1124

Fawnia Soo Hoo @fawnianewyork.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

So many good bespoke suits, knits that I want and fancy watches 🔥

061