Best known for her design work on such shows as “Pretty Little Liars,” “Death and Other Details” and “The Bold Type,” the Costume Designer’s Guild Award and CAFTCAD (Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design) award-nominated Mandi Line is heading to “The Young and the Restless” as the show’s new costume designer.
Viewers can look expect to see what Line has in store for the people of Genoa City beginning with the Monday, November 18 episode of the CBS daytime drama series.
“There was one world in 30 years of my career I hadn’t conquered, and that was soaps! When I got the call I thought, ‘Yep! This is where I’m meant to be,’” Line said in a statement. “After my first fitting with Melody Thomas Scott [Nikki Newman] I knew I was home, feeling excited and grateful to bring what I do best to Genoa City.”
In an Instagram post, LIne said, To all those that came before me and worked very hard… I’m grateful to step into all the hard working history that has come before me.”
“Every designer on this historical long running show has made their mark and was there for their time and served a beautiful purpose,” continued Line. “I’m in awe of all of those who have been part of this show.”
In a separate Instagram post from the show’s set, wherein it appears the show is preparing to tape its New Year’s episode, Line notes, “This place makes me happy.”
A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Line began her career designing music videos, red carpet appearances, and independent films, working with such stars as Kirsten Dunst, Mandy Moore, Lucy Hale, and such rock groups as Linkin Park and Korn, before transitioning to television as head costume designer for the ABC Family series “Greek.”
During her six-season run on the series “Pretty Little Liars,” Line worked with the brand Aéropostale to launch the “Pretty Little Liars” apparel collection. Her other television credits include Showtime’s “Shameless,” The CW’s “Charmed,” FOX’s “BH90210,” Lifetime’s “Unreal” (Pilot), and the Netflix series “Travelers.”
Among films, Line has designed for over 26 productions, and her work has been featured in periodicals such as Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, The New York Times Style Section, InStyle, and OK Magazine. In March 2020, Line created and produced the popular Instagram Live show and podcast, “Convos with Costume Designers, ” featuring over 50 interviews with Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning costume designers.
“The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.