The fifth and final season of Hacks is currently streaming. From the Back Row archive: revisit an interview I conducted with the show’s costume designer @kfhager , who discussed where she finds Deborah’s costumes and what inspires them.
Tap the link in bio to hear the full story behind one of the show's most memorable dresses.
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She’s back! 💫 After rumors of her untimely demise make headlines, Deborah Vance returns to Las Vegas very much alive, and more determined than ever to take control of her legacy in the final season of Hacks.
We’re especially excited to see more of the costume design by CDG member Kathleen Felix-Hager and her team, continuing to shape Deborah’s bold, unmistakable style. ✨
The final season of Hacks premieres April 9 on HBO Max. 🎬
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Does a woman’s power come from the inside or the outside?
That's what panelists tried to figure out during the #PowerWomenSummit2025 panel "New Power Women: On Screen and in the Wild" presented by @southcoastplaza .
With “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star @bronwynnewport moderating, the conversation between "All's Fair" star @judithlight , "Hacks" costume designer @kfhager , South Coast Plaza stylist @kelseynicolestyle and "Insecure" actress @yvonneorji examined the role of fashion in defining both identity and power.
“Sometimes you don’t do it from the inside," Light said. "Sometimes you do it from the outside in,” Light said. “So you put on the outfit, you put on the makeup, you put on the costume, and all of a sudden, you incorporate that feeling."
🔗 Check the link in bio for so much more from a beautiful, jam-packed panel presented by South Coast Plaza.
She might be unhinged but let’s be real, we all miss Dance Mom (played by @juliannenicholsonofficial ) 🪩✨ @hacks costume designer @kfhager talked with @hautespencer at the @hbo ‘Sketch to Screen’ event about this exciting collaboration - now available on @theartofcostumepod via YouTube and all audio platforms.
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This week’s episode features the fantastic costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager. We dig into her start in the world of costumes on the epic film Waterworld, the love for our costume teams, using her grandmother as one of her inspirations for Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance in Hacks, the unexpected logistical issues that come with cross-boarding, the joy of contemporary research, what we look for when we’re hiring new staff members, and so much more!
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Costume Designer Kathleen Felix-Hager @kfhager
Credits include: Dexter, Veep, Hacks, Space Force, Happiest Season, Downhill
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What does it mean to dress for success when success doesn’t feel the way you expected? 🎙️ In the fourth season of @hacks costume designer @kfhager returns to capture the complex emotional journeys of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels through sharp tailoring, late-night glamour, and the quiet unraveling of ambition🍸🧵In this exclusive interview @theartofcostume interview with @hautespencer - Kathleen Felix-Hager breaks down the evolution of Ava’s grown-up aesthetic, the symbolic power of a red Alex Perry dress, and how the costumes in the fourth reflect the tension, heartbreak, and personal transformation at the heart of this Los Angeles-set chapter 💔🌴🎥
To read the full interview, head to TheArtofCostume.com or follow the link in our bio 📚🔗
📸: Courtesy of Max
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Let’s talk @hacks , #Veep, and #Dexter— specifically the clothing. Ever wonder how the looks came about? This week on the #WhoWhatWearPod, the shows’ costume designer, @kfhager joins our editorial director @laurenegg to dive into the world of #Hacks. Listen to Felix-Hager open up about the journey of developing distinct styles for each character from Deborah Vance to Ava Daniels, the challenges of costuming a comedy, and more at the link in bio.
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