The Art of Costume Podcast

Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. This week's bonus episode is about the new film directed by Sarah Polley , Women Talking . Costume designer Quita Alfred joins the podcast to discuss her connection to the Mennonite community, sourcing fabrics, the research behind plain dress, collaborating with Sarah Polley, and approaching this project authentically and responsibly. Podcast Merch Store: TheA...

It's not just the desert air; The Art of Costume Blogcast is back for season three! Our hosts kick off the new season with a film that has got everybody talking, Don't Worry Darling . Sink into this week's episode as Elizabeth and Spencer discuss the costume design by Academy Award-nominated costume designer Arianne Phillips , Alice's colorful wardrobe, a surprise appearance by Dita Von Teese , Ha...

Come on down to apartment number nine for an episode full of rhinestone suits and country glamour! This week's bonus episode is all about the new drama miniseries on Showtime, George & Tammy . Costume designer Mitchell Travers joins Spencer to talk about designing the costumes for Tammy Wynette ( Jessica Chastain ) and George Jones ( Michael Shannon ), country style, Nudie's Rodeo Tailors, Las...

For our season two finale, we are heading to Wakanda and Talokan to discuss the costumes of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Join Elizabeth and Spencer as they talk about ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING costume designer Ruth E. Carter , Queen Ramonda's crowns, the new Black Panther suit, and designing the costumes for Talokan and Namor! Wakanda Forever! Take our Listener Survey to be entered in a drawing fo...

It's time to take your seats because we have an extraordinary bonus episode this week. Academy-Award-nominated costume designer Bina Daigeler joins The Art of Costume Blogcast for an exclusive interview about the new hit film featuring Cate Blanchett , Tár . Listen along as the Bina discusses the symphony of beautiful costumes designed for Lydia Tár, working with Cate Blanchett, the Berlin influen...

Do you ever just wish you would follow a charming little mouse carrying a key to a magical realm full of fairies, sweets, snowflakes, and flowers? If yes, then we have the next best thing. This week's episode is all about the costumes of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms , designed by Academy-Award-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan . Listen as our hosts discuss the magical realms, victorian f...

The Art of Costume Blogcast is back, and we are heading to Jeronicus Jangle's toy shop to watch the CDGA-nominated film, Netflix's Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.   Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer get into the holiday spirit and discuss the incredible costumes designed by Academy-Award-nominated costume designer Michael Wilkinson.  Want more episodes of The Art of Costume Blogc...

Oh... Bleeding hearts of the world UNITE! With only a few more episodes left this season, The Art of Costume Blogcast heads into the holidays! For this week's episode, our hosts watch the Oscar-Winning classic holiday film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000). Listen along as we talk about the costumes designed by Rita Ryack, the infamous Grinch suit, Cindy Lou Who, and we revisit Spencer's crus...

All aboard for a special bonus episode! Spencer is joined by costume designer Sarah Evelyn to talk about her work on the hit film Bullet Train , starring Brad Pitt ! Listen along as Spencer and Sarah discuss Brad's iconic bucket hats, designing costumes for THE Bad Bunny, working during the pandemic, book inspirations, and her process behind each of the main characters that appeared in this film.&...

Dracarys! This week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast is about the premiere season of House of the Dragon. Join us as we discuss our favorite costumes designed by Jany Temime and worn by the Targaryens, the Hightowers, House Velaryon, and more! From violent weddings to elderly dragons and naughty Uncle Daemon, we talk about it all. The Art of Costume contributor, Emily Stipcak, joins us thi...

Raise your hand if you are Sauron! For this week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, we are venturing to Middle-Earth to talk about the costumes of the new Amazon Prime Video series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . Our hosts discuss Galadriel's armor, Númenor, the dwarves of Khazad-dûm, spooky orcs, the Harfoots, and all of the costumes designed by the incredible costume designer...

For this week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, we are venturing into the labyrinth. Pan's Labyrinth that is! Listen along as our hosts discuss a Guillermo del Toro classic film, the brilliant work of Doug Jones , a creepy faun, an even creepier pale man, and the costume design by Lala Huete . Whatever you do, do NOT eat the grapes! Want more episodes of The Art of Costume Blogcast? Become...

Happy Halloween! For today's bonus episode, Emily Gunshor is back for part two of our interview. This time, we are traveling to Haddonfield to check in on Laurie Strode (Played by Jamie Lee Curtis). That's right, this week we watched Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills (2021). Grab some candy, your favorite spooky sweater, and prepare for a bloody good time. *cue the John Carpenter music* Want mo...

"What's your favorite scary movie?" For this week's special spooky season episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, our hosts are watching the fifth installment of the iconic American slasher film franchise, Scream. Things get even spookier when costume designer Emily Gunshor joins us to discuss her costumes for the Woodsboro teenagers, creating a suit for Gale Weathers, the iconic Ghostface, breaki...

Chrissy, wake up! For the first time ever, The Art of Costume Blogcast journeys to the Upside Down. This week's episode is all about Stranger Things season four. We won't be running up the hill alone either, Stranger Things costume designer Amy Parris joins the podcast! Listen along as Amy discusses the iconic Eleven milkshake dress, costuming Joseph Quinn as Eddie Munson, the Hellfire Club t-shir...

Oh look, another glorious podcast episode. Makes me sick! In preparation for the newly released sequel, our hosts kick off Spooky Season with the 1993 classic, Hocus Pocus . Listen along as we discuss the costumes of the famed Sanderson Sisters, a tye dye shirt, Halloween parties, a zombie played by Doug Jones, and costumes designed by Mary E. Vogt. Want more episodes of The Art of Costume Blogcas...

Diamonds (and costumes) are a girl's best friend! Directed by Andrew Dominik, Blonde boldly reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe , exploring the split between her public and private selves. For this week's special bonus episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Spencer is joined by CDG Award-Winning costume designer Jennifer Johnson to talk about her incredible work on Blonde . Topics include the i...

Behold! This week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast is about the 2004 musical film based on Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical of the same name, The Phantom of the Opera .  *Cue the organ music* Join our cohosts as they visit the opera house for an episode full of costumes designed by Alexandra Byrne. Topics include a masquerade ball,  the over-the-top wardrobe of Carlotta Giudice...

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Finally, this week's episode is about the classic 1988 horror-comedy film directed by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice. Listen along as  Elizabeth and Spencer dive into the history behind these legendary costumes designed by Aggie Rodgers. Topics include Barbara's wedding dress, Lydia's goth looks, the iconic black and white suit worn by Michael Keaton, and the m...

Zoinks! Our "Soft-Spooky Season" continues with a grossly underrated film from 2002, Scooby Doo. Join our cohosts as they head to Spooky Island to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this hilarious live-action adaptation with costumes designed by Leesa Evans. Topics include frosted tips, the legendary Sarah Michelle Gellar, the 70s wardrobe inspiration, Sugar Ray, and you might even hear a few sad M...

Grab your wooden stakes and ball gowns. Welcome to what we call 'Soft Spooky Season' where for the next few episodes, we will watch some of our favorite spooky films that may not quite rise to the level of Halloween classics but are still iconic. First up is one of Elizabeth and Spencer's favorite films, Van Helsing. Listen along as our hosts discuss the costume worn by Hugh Jackman's Van Helsing,...

Grab your flower crowns because we are traveling to Sweden! For the finale of our 'Hot Girl Summer' series, we are watching Midsommar. Listen along as our hosts discuss the costume design by Andrea Flesch , the Hårga of Hälsingland, the use of color, flower crowns, Florence Pugh, the famous 'May Queen' dress, and a...bear suit. The Art of Costume Podcast official merch store is ope...

Don't give up on the brink of a miracle! This week's episode is all about the 2021 film starring J essica Chastain and Andrew Garfield , T he Eyes of Tammy Faye . Ready your eyelashes and lip liner for a conversation all about the incredible costumes designed by Mitchell Travers , the legacy of Tammy Faye , funky colors, and adorable puppets. Want more episodes of The Art of Costume Blogcast? Beco...

Break out your favorite Cranberries tee because this week, we are watching Derry Girls . Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer head to Derry, Northern Ireland, to discuss the many costumes worn by Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, James, and the many misadventures of these wild nineties teens. Want more episodes? Become an official member of our Patreon for exclusive access! On our Patreon, we post our...

That cloud sure does look awfully suspicious... For this bonus episode, we are excited to share part two of Spencer's interview with The White Lotus costume designer, Alex Bovaird . Directly after designing the costumes for The White Lotus, Alex moved on to Jordan Peele's new film, Nope . Listen along as Alex and Spencer discuss the costumes for the main characters, horror films, The Scorpion King...