"Julie Weiss" is a costume designer who has been nominated for two Academy Awards, Seven Emmy's and one BAFTA Award. As well as winning two Emmys for costumes.

She also was nominated for a Tony Award, at the 33rd Tony Awards for The Elephant Man (play)/The Elephant Man.

In 2011 she received the Career Achievement Award at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

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I believe the handwritten note has become a status symbol.