The Art of Costume Podcast

Happy holidays, costume nerds! For the Season Five finale of The Art of Costume Podcast , Spencer and Elizabeth wrap things up in classic Technicolor style with White Christmas (1954), featuring the legendary costumes of Edith Head . In this festive finale, our hosts dive into the cozy glamour of the film, celebrating the iconic duo of Bob and Phil , the sisters’ show-stopping musical numbers, Bin...

In this episode of The Costume House, Spencer Williams steps into the dazzling world of Broadway with none other than world-renowned designer Christian Cowan . Known for dressing icons like Beyoncé , Lady Gaga , Miley Cyrus , and Zendaya , Christian makes his Broadway costume design debut with The Queen of Versailles . Spencer and Christian explore how he transitioned from the runway to the stage,...

In this episode of The Art of Costume Podcast , our hosts follow the yellow brick road straight into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz . From the iconic ruby slippers to Adrian’s remarkable legacy as a costume designer, they explore the artistry that brought this Technicolor wonder to life. Along the way, they unpack some surprising on-set costume drama and revisit Margaret Hamilton’s unforget...

Today, we are revisiting a class episode of The Art of Costume Podcast. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than hanging out with Michael Scott and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin gang! In this week’s special episode, our co-hosts are watching The Office . Specifically, Season 2 Episode 10, Christmas Party , and Season 3 Episodes 10 and 11, A Benihana Christmas . Costume designer for the...

In this week’s episode of The Costume House , host Spencer Williams welcomes visionary costume designer Malgosia Turzanska to discuss her latest collaboration with director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet . Spencer and Malgosia explore the power of Agnes’s vivid red palette, the organic textiles that root the film in its natural world, and the idea of art as a form of quiet rebellion. They also step behind the...

Welcome to The Costume House , the new sister podcast to The Art of Costume Podcast, where host Spencer Williams steps inside the creative worlds of today’s most visionary costume designers. For our debut episode, Spencer is joined by none other than costume designer Colleen Atwood — an Academy Award winner and one of the most influential artists working in film today. Together, they explore her l...

Winter is coming—and so is a brand-new episode of The Art of Costume Podcast . This week, Spencer and Elizabeth travel to the Seven Kingdoms to revisit the groundbreaking costumes of Game of Thrones , the series that helped inspire this very podcast. From the rugged leathers of House Stark to the decadent silks and gold of House Lannister, all the way to the fire-kissed looks of House Targaryen, o...

Sink your fangs into this, costume nerds—it's the Halloween finale of Hot Vampire Month, and we’re heading straight to Bon Temps for the steamy, bloody, gloriously unhinged world of True Blood . In this highly anticipated episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth explore the iconic HBO series with none other than costume designer Audrey Fisher , the brilliant mind behind the...

In this special spoiler-free episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer is joined by costume designer Jennifer Johnson to talk about the buzzy new film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia. Together, Spencer and Jennifer chat about collaborating with Emma Stone, dressing for the job you think you want, swarms of bees, and how to keep the aliens out of your head—through costume, of course. B...

The night deepens as Hot Vampire Month continues on The Art of Costume Podcast with Jim Jarmusch’s hypnotic masterpiece, Only Lovers Left Alive . Spencer and Elizabeth sink into the melancholy beauty of this modern vampire tale, where eternal lovers Adam and Eve—played by Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston —drift through centuries of art, music, and longing. Together, they explore the film’s lush, l...

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast , we return to Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe with AMC’s Interview with the Vampire . To sink our fangs into the first season, special guest Laura Brody joins the costume coven to discuss her work as Assistant Costume Designer—bringing to life the hauntingly elegant world of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia. Then, Spencer and Elizabeth rise from their coffins to br...

Spooky Season is officially here, and we’re kicking off our “Hot Vampire” series with Joel Schumacher’ s cult classic, The Lost Boys . Join Spencer and Elizabeth as they ride into Santa Carla to sink their teeth into the film’s unforgettable costumes, designed by Susan Becker . From David’s iconic vampire coven dripping in leather and attitude to The Frog Brothers, Michael's earring, the Jim M...

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re setting off on an adventure with a true classic— Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Spencer is joined by the legendary costume designer who first brought Indiana Jones to life, Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis . Together, they dig into the origins of this cinematic icon—from collaborating with Steven Spielberg and dressing Harrison Ford...

Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, we have fought our way to the Labyrinth episode of The Art of Costume Podcast! This week, Elizabeth and Spencer are joined by special guest cohost and Labyrinth expert, Ava Youssefi, for a journey into the Goblin King’s maze. Together, they dive into Jim Henson’s fantastical underground world—where muppets reign supreme, a certain oversized fuzzy fr...

In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast , we step into the royal court with Elizabeth (1998), featuring the Oscar-nominated costumes of Alexandra Byrne. Travel back to the dawn of Elizabeth I’s reign, as the young queen played by Cate Blanchett navigates treachery, power, and passion on her path to becoming the legendary Virgin Queen. From gilded gowns dripping in pearls to the stark,...

In another bonus Emmys episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we are joined by the brilliant Virginia B. Johnson , costume designer for American Primeval and newly minted Emmy nominee for Outstanding Period Costumes. In our conversation, Virginia walks us through her creative journey on this ambitious series—discussing the extensive research process, her collaboration with Indigenous Cultural Cons...

In a special episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer shares something extra special—our very first LIVE episode! Earlier this summer, Spencer partnered with HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to moderate Sketch to Screen: A Conversation with HBO and Max Originals’ Costume Designers. In this exclusive panel, eight Emmy-nominated costume designers take us behind the scenes of their groundbreaking...

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer is joined by 2025 Emmy nominee Bojana Nikitović , the brilliant costume designer behind Dune: Prophecy . In this fascinating conversation, Spencer and Bojana explore the veiled mystique of the Sisterhood, the formidable presence of Valya Harkonnen, and the opulent world of the royal Carrino family. Bojana also takes us behind the seams of Princess Y...

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast , Spencer and Elizabeth step into the enchanting world of Memoirs of a Geisha to celebrate the Oscar-winning costumes of designer Colleen Atwood . From Sayuri’s dazzling debut ball to the dark elegance of Hatsumomo, and the refined grace of Mameha — played by one of our absolute favorites, Michelle Yeoh — Spencer and Elizabeth explore how Atwood’s masterful...

Bonjour, costume nerds! This week on The Art of Costume Podcast , Spencer is joined by the endlessly fabulous Marylin Fitoussi , the brilliant costume designer behind Emily in Paris and—once again—a well-deserved Emmy nominee for her dazzling work on season four. In this très chic episode, Spencer and Marylin dive into the evolution of Emily’s bold and unpredictable costumes, the masked magic of t...

Hail, listeners! This week on The Art of Costume Podcast , we’re heading back to ancient Egypt—by way of 1963 Hollywood—as we unravel the epic, opulent, and outrageously chaotic story behind Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s Cleopatra . Spencer and Elizabeth dive into the legendary costumes designed by not one, not two, but three iconic designers — Irene Sharaff , Vittorio Nino Novarese , and Renié . From Cl...

On this episode of The Art of Costume Podcast , step into the English countryside with us as we revisit Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005), a film beloved for its romance, wit, and, of course, its stunning costumes by Jacqueline Durran —which earned her a very well-deserved first Oscar nomination. With empire waistlines, muddy hems, and tailored waistcoats aplenty, we examine how Durran bro...

Welcome to the Rebellion. In this episode of The Art of Costume Podcast , Spencer is joined by costume designer Michael Wilkinson to discuss his stunning work on the second season of Andor . Together, they explore the many identities and disguises of Cassian Andor, the sharp style of Ghorman, and the elegance and power on display in the halls of the Galactic Senate. Michael also shares stories abo...

Glory be! Costume designer Christina Flannery returns to The Art of Costume Podcast to break down the heavenly chaos of the final season of The Righteous Gemstones . In this episode, Spencer and Christina dive into the show's most epic season yet—discussing the unforgettable Civil War–era episode featuring Bradley Cooper, Kelvin’s rise to “Top-Christ Following Man,” the sparkling spectacle of PRIS...

Fire and blood—and stunning costumes to match. Join The Art of Costume Podcast as Spencer sits down with Caroline McCall , the brilliant costume designer behind House of the Dragon Season Two. Together, they explore Caroline’s deep research and medieval inspirations, the evolving styles of the Targaryens and Hightowers, and, of course, plenty of dragon fire that melts down every stitch. Dive into...