The Art of Costume Podcast

Live from New York, it's Saturday Night! In this week's special bonus episode, costume designer Tom Broecker joins The Art of Costume Podcast to talk with Spencer about his work on the now CDGA-nominated episode, "Aubrey Plaza; Sam Smith." Listen along as we talk about "The Black Lotus" skit, designing costumes for a mischievous congressman, a loud pageant, a blue plane...

If your brain and body are not quite synchronized then you will love this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast dedicated to the new film, Poor Things. 2024 Academy Award Nominee Holly Waddington stops by the podcast to discuss her collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos, designing the costumes for Bella Baxter, revitalizing Victorian silhouettes, and working with unique textiles!...

Brace yourself! This week's fiery episode of The Art of Costume Podcast explores one of the world's most talked about films, Oppenheimer. Listen along as Spencer talks with costume designer Ellen Mirojnick about her work on the film, collaborating with director Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer's style and silhouette, research, designing costumes for black and white film, and the profound...

Hi Barbie! The Art of Costume Podcast is back for an exciting fourth season. Come along as our hosts, Elizabeth and Spencer, kick off the year with a week dedicated to the 2023 phenomenon known as Barbenheimer. In this episode, our hosts dicuss the iconic costume design of Barbie, designed by Jacqueline Durran. Lace up your roller blades and prepare for an episode full of pink, fur coats, cowboy h...

Come with me, and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination! In this tasty bonus episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer is joined by Wonka costume designer Lindy Hemming. Listen along as this Academy Award-winning costume designer discusses working with Timothée Chalamet, Wonka's iconic coat, and a host of musical costumes. So quiet up and listen down. Nope, scratch that. Reverse it. Po...

Dive into the captivating world of  The Iron Claw  with an exclusive interview featuring the brilliant mind behind its authentic and visually striking costumes, costume designer  Jennifer Starzyk . In a conversation with Spencer, Jennifer shares insights into  The Iron Claw  costumes with her creative process, collaboration with the cast, and the meticulous details that went into recreating the 19...

In this special episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Elizabeth, Spencer, and Daniel gather to reminisce about the highlights from the third season. Join them as they share laughs, listen to bloopers that didn't make it to the main show, and read audience messages and feedback. Don't miss this wrap-up as the team bids farewell to another incredible season of exploring the fascinating worl...

For the season three finale of The Art of Costume Podcast, our hosts take an extra special trip to Middle-Earth to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King . Not only are Elizabeth and Spencer talking about one of their favorite movies, but they are being joined by the One Costume Designer to Rule Them All, Academy Award-Winner Ngila Dickson . Listen along as...

In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Elizabeth and Spencer traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops, and then walked through the Lincoln Tunnel to discuss the 2003 film directed by Jon Favreau , Elf. Listen along as our hosts discuss the iconic costume design of costume designer Laura Jean Shannon , the Rankin/Bass hol...

Happy 100th Episode! To start off the holiday season, The Art of Costume Podcast heads to a very colorful suburbia for Tim Burton's classic film, Edward Scissorhands . Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer break down the costumes designed by Colleen Atwood, including the famous Edward Scissorhands costume, Peg's pillbox hat, Kim's snow angel look, and a rather dramatic neighborhood. Po...

Behold, our first "mini-episode" of The Art of Costume Podcast. In celebration of the new film Poor Things , Spencer sat down with Poor Things costume designer Holly Waddington to talk about her work as well as the brand new exhibition opening today at the ASU FIDM Museum in Downtown Los Angeles. The Poor Things Costume Exhibit is open December 1st - December 15th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

In this week's bonus episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we are talking about the new Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon . For a deeper understanding of the film's costumes, Spencer sits down with both costume designer, Jacqueline West , and Osage Costume Consultant, Julie O'Keefe . Listen along as Jacqueline and Julie describe their research process, collaborating wit...

It's time to return to Panem with the latest episode of The Art of Costume Podcast. In this episode, costume designer Trish Summerville takes us on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes." Delve into the intricacies of designing Academy uniforms, the symbolic rainbow dress worn by Lucy Gray Baird, the sinister red gloves of D...

This is not a moment. It's the movement! In this week's special episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, our cohosts are not throwing away their shot at an episode all about Hamilton. Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer dive into the hit musical and break down the costumes designed by Tony-Award winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell. Topics include the "parchment" colored ensem...

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion episode of The Art of Costume Podcast! Kindly step all the way in please, and make room for everyone as this week your ghost hosts are joined by a very special guest, Costume Concept Artist Jen Hancock! Listen along as Jen talks about her work on the new film Haunted Mansion, directed by Justin Simien, her collaboration with costume designer Jeffrey...

Welcome back to Crimson Peak! In this special Halloween episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Elizabeth and Spencer head back to Allerdale Hall to discuss the costumes of Guillermo Del Toro's film Crimson Peak . However, this time they are not alone as they are joined by costume designer Kate Hawley ! Listen along as Kate Hawley walks Elizabeth and Spencer through the dangerous hallways of Cr...

Don't lose your head! Spooky season races ahead at The Art of Costume Podcast with the 1999 gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton, Sleepy Hollow. Join us Elizabeth and Spencer as they discuss Ichabod Crane and his goth fits, Katrina Van Tassel, a very mouthy Christopher Walken, and of course, costume designer Colleen Atwood who earned an Academy-Award nomination for her work on th...

It's time to enter the demimonde... a half world between what we know and what we fear! In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we are talking about one of our favorite television series, Penny Dreadful. Join Elizabeth and Spencer as they travel to Victorian-era London for three seasons worth of some of the most stunning costumes imaginable designed by costume designer, Gabriella Pes...

Who's thirsty? On this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we delve deep into the enchanting world of the timeless masterpiece, Interview with The Vampire , designed by the one and only Sandy Powell . Join Elizabeth, Spencer, and special guest Dan White as we embark on a journey through a realm of vampire glam, multiple time periods, New Orleans, Paris, an alligator's digesti...

In this week's special episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we're kicking off Spooky Season with an incredible interview. Join us for a Career Conversation with costume designer Aggie Rodgers , a recipient of the CDGA Career Achievement Award and an Academy Award nominee. Throughout her illustrious career, Aggie Rodgers has collaborated with visionary directors such as George Lucas, Tim...

Praise be! Get ready to be swept off your feet in this week's electrifying episode of The Art of Costume Podcast as we dive headfirst into the glitzy and glamorous costumes of the acclaimed Max series, The Righteous Gemstones . From southern glamour to devilishly decadent attire, we'll explore it all, including a jaw-droppingly colorful baptism extravaganza in the second season, brought to...

No lies detected! This week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast is all about the new television series Poker Face featuring Natasha Lyonne. Grab your aviators and some barbeque as our hosts discuss the brilliant costumes worn by Charlie Cale and the many characters in this murder mystery series. Plus, costume designer Trayce Gigi Field comes by the studio to talk all about her work on this ser...

It's time to dance, jive, and have the time of your life with The Art of Costume Podcast ! Summer break is over, which means Elizabeth and Spencer are back and ready to talk about one of the all time greatest films, Mamma Mia! (2008) Grab your overalls, platform shoes, and paternity tests as our hosts dive into the costume design of the legendary, Ann Roth. ---------- Podcast Merch Store: ⁠⁠ T...

A road rage incident between two strangers sparks a feud that brings out their darkest impulses... and even greater costumes! In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer is joined by BEEF costume designer, Helen Huang , a 2023 Emmy Nominee in Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. Listen along as Helen talks about designing costumes for...

Lock up your children. Yes, Salem, The Art of Costume Podcast is back! In this week's special episode, we are joined by Hocus Pocus 2 costume designer, Salvador Perez . Run amok with us as Salvador talks about taking on this monumental task, creating costumes for The Sanderson Sisters, the attention to the embroidery, hidden costume Easter eggs, and how some of those large crowd scenes were br...