Makeover Montage: A Fashion in Film Podcast

Get ready for a real early-2000s Disney Channel flashback, Fishies! We've got a bite-sized episode on 2005's Twitches, starring Tia and Tamera Mowry. Howeva, we've gotta keep it real…there's not too much to say about the costumes in this flick (hence the mini-ep), but who can resist a good ol' Sister, Sister #TBT? Imagine time-traveling back to a time of sheer tunics over flared jeans and wide, lo...

We're continuing with October's season of the witch series with Hocus Pocus (1993)! We discuss the Sanderson Sisters steeze, plus comfy fall sweaters and on-trend tie dye. Costumes are by the fabulous Mary Vogt, who did Batman Returns and Crazy Rich Asians . We also talk about what horror movies and spooky shows we're watching this week (Haunting of Bly Manor, Exorcist III), how there are two diff...

We've got a special bonus mini-episode for you this week, and it's about Ratched, the Ryan Murphy Netflix series starring Sarah Paulson as the sinister Nurse Ratched. Every episode is a feast for the eyes, with costumes by Murphy regular, Lou Eyrich, and Rebecca Guzzi. Tune in now to hear us talk about the looks, including the show's special style icon, a monkey named Petunia! For visuals of the c...

We're getting witchy with it! For October, we're doing all witch movies! First up is Teen Witch , the 1989 high school comedy which stars Robyn Lively as a nerdy teen who gets magickal powers on her sixteenth birthday. Blaire and Marie discuss the new reboots of The Craft and The Witches, tuxedo shirts, bolo ties, acid wash, "shenanigans," and praise Richie, the hilarious little brother played by...

When it comes to fashionable movies from the early 2000s, is Uptown Girls on your short list? If not, it's time to put some RESPEK on Molly Gunn's name. And we've got a special guest to help us come correct. Writer, actor, and founder of Rookie Magazine, Tavi Gevinson, is helping us dive into this underrated film in which Brittany Murphy plays a carefree, rock n' roll heiress who loses her inherit...

Take that Ver-sayce dress out the closet, crack open a nice can of doggie chow, and get ready to...THRUST IT! We're talking about Showgirls (1995), and we enlisted a VERY special guest (and Showgirls expert) for the episode, the one and only, Lenora Claire! Listen to Lenora and Blaire reminisce about going to bar mitzvahs in the Valley and bond over their love of monkeys (they scare Marie) while w...

Elle Woods stans, we gotchu, AGAIN! We chat with illustrator and author Ann Shen about her new book Nevertheless, She Wore It , and her choice for this week's movie, Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde! This supersized episode has us talking about anything and everything: the costumes by Sophie de Rakoff (including some questionable shoes, SORRY!), when everyone was scrapbooking in the early 200...

If you've got a taste for revenge like WE do, you're gonna love our episode on Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill film franchise! Plus, we've got a special guest in the house: the Renaissance woman, multi-hyphenate goddess, and host of the Magandz Podcast, Claire Beaudreault! Tune in now to hear us talk about our favorite revengewear, the movie's sartorial homages to Bruce Lee and True Romance, and how...

Grab your top hat, pour yourself a glass of absinthe, and get ready to transport yourself to turn-of-the-century Paris, mes chéries Fishies. We're doing Moulin Rouge (2001) with Rolling Stone writer Brittany Spanos! This movie has enough gorgeous (Oscar-nominated!) costumes by Catherine Martin and Angus Strathie that it made us forget how tragic the ending is! Why, Baz Luhrmann, why?! We also cast...

We've been WAITING to do an episode on I May Destroy You! Michaela Coel is one of the best creatives of our time, for real. Now that the season finale has aired here in the US, we wanted to talk about our love for the series, and, of course, the looks by costume designer Lynsey Moore. OBSESSED! Marie might even buy a pair of jeans, that's how serious we are about the fashions. Also, Blaire has a w...

What if you woke up one day...and were suddenly 30 and a "big time magazine editor" in New York City?! Yes, we're talking about 13 Going on 30, the 2004 fantasy rom-com starring Jennifer Garner, and we have a special guest, the writer and author of Layoverland, Gabby Noone! We discuss the movie's tiny designer bags, statement necklaces, Blaire's vintage CBGB shirt, and the movie's missed opportuni...

It's time for our second mini-episode, and this one is for all of the Umbrella Academy fans out there! Blaire and Marie discuss their favorite looks from Season 2 (mostly that of The Handler and Allison), which come courtesy of costume designer Christopher Hargadon. Plus, Blaire talks about her My Chemical Romance fandom.  Got a request for a mini-episode or a general movie request? Hit us up on I...

Greetings, Fishies! Get ready to do the bend and snap with us, 'cause we've got a very special episode this week! We're talking about Legally Blonde, the Reese Witherspoon comedy from 2001...but that's not all. We've got special guests, Sara Tan and Kirbie Johnson from the beauty podcast Gloss Angeles, in the house! We talk about the glorious costumes Sophie De Rakoff put Reese in, as well as thos...

Camp kids, unite! It's Fishnet Flix for tha children with our first ever kids-themed episode! Marie's nephews, Mason and Grant, requested we watch the 1994 summertime comedy Camp Nowhere. This fun 'lil flick is about a kid named Mud who teams up with his friends to pull off the greatest con of their prepubescent lives—a completely made-up summer camp with no adult supervision! There are a surprisi...

In Coming to America, Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) decides to venture from his Zamunda palace to New York City's Queens, with the hope of finding his own queen to marry. This 1988 classic comedy is not only blessed by Murphy's comedic genius, but also Deborah Landis's costume mastery. Blaire and Marie fawn over the extravagant fur shawls, gold lace gowns, and oversized scrunchies before the episode...

In the 2000 movie Life-Size, a young Lindsay Lohan performs  (Disney-friendly) necromancy to resurrect her deceased mom, but accidentally brings her Eve doll, aka Tyra Banks, to life instead! Bright colors, coordinating sets, and Barbie doll gowns, courtesy of costume designer Maya Mani, serve as eye candy for this fun film. Let us know what you'd add to cart! For visuals of the costumes, follow u...

We're going straight to the sequel for I Know What You Did Last Summer specifically for the presence of Ms. Brandy Norwood, and we're so glad we did! Costume designer Daniel J. Lester (Once Upon a Time, Spawn) put Brandy, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Co. in looks that are perfect for the film's tropical island setting. There may not be a ton of outfits in this late '90s slasher, but the ones we have...

We're starting something new...mini episodes! To kick things off, we're sharing what we're watching/eating/doing this week to sooth our souls during quarantine. On the menu: Palm Springs, the new Baby-Sitters Club, Christmas movies, Claws, Nailed It, and more! Got a movie request or want to tell us what's soothing YOUR soul right now? Hit us up on Instagram at @fishnetflixpod or email us at info@f...

Congratulations to the graduating class of 1998! In Can't Hardly Wait, Preston (played by a stoned Ethan Embry) spends the entire night looking for Amanda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) to finally profess his love! As Blaire says in the ep, take a shot when you recognize someone, whether it's Melissa Joan Hart, Seth Green, Clea Duvall, Selma Blair, Jason Segel, and many more. Costumes by Mark Bridges (Pha...

We are TOTALLY BUGGIN'! It's the 25th anniversary of Clueless this month and we're celebrating with a very special guest! In this supersized episode, renowned costume designer Mona May talks to us about the very first time she fell in love with her craft, how she came up with the looks for Clueless, House Bunny, Romy and Michele, and Enchanted, what it's like working with Drew Barrymore, and how s...

We're putting on our bandanna halter tops and flared jeans to celebrate 2001's Josie and the Pussycats! The movie stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, and Tara Reid as the Riverdale grrrl band who become superstars overnight, only to find out that they're part of mass mind control marketing conspiracy. It's They Live for 2000s teens. Costume designer Leesa Evans (Always Be My Maybe, Bridesmai...

Rollerblades, combat boots, flannel...there might even be a pair of JNCOs spotted in this episode about Foxfire, the 1996 film about a girl-gang (led by a young Angelina Jolie!) who fight back against a creepy teacher at their school. Costumes by Laura Goldsmith (Alias, Leaving Las Vegas).  SHOW NOTES: Really interesting old interview where Angelina says she would have married Jenny if she didn't...

In Birds of Prey, Harley Quinn is fresh off her breakup from the Joker, and ends up forming her own butt-kicking girl gang. The best part about it? Thanks to costume designer Erin Benach ( Neon Demon, Drive, A Star is Born ), every character in the film is sporting some serious style. Make yourself a Harley Quinn breakfast sandwich and let us know which BoP looks you would #AddToCart. (Note: This...

​This week we have, maybe one of the most on brand movies ever, In Fabric. A surreal horror film, with costume design by Jo Thompson, about ​an "artery-red gown" that transforms the lives of the wearer. We loved it but nothing prepared us for the gowns home, the sales people, the twists, or that mannequin scene. You can hear the shock in our voices BUT everyone should absolutely see In Fabric! Tra...

Dolemite Is My Name is an Oscar worthy fashion treat and we absolutely loved this Ruth E. Carter film drippin' in custom made '70s "eccentric urban dandy" style!  You can watch it on Netflix now and let us know your favorite looks! Check out the original sketches:  https://deadline.com/2019/12/dolemite-is-my-name-costume-designer-ruth-e-carter-eddie-murphy-coming-2-america-interview-news-120279725...