Author: Spencer Williams

  • Crimson Peak – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Crimson Peak – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Crimson Peak – S1.E14 Beware of Crimson Peak! The Art of Costume Blogcast starts off the spooky season with one of Elizabeth’s favorite films, Crimson Peak – directed by Guillermo del Toro. Our co-hosts dive into the gothic romance film and break down the Victorian-era costumes by Kate Hawley. Pack your bags but don’t get…

  • The Suicide Squad – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Suicide Squad – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Suicide Squad – S1.E13 So this is the famous Suicide Squad? In this week’s episode, Elizabeth and Spencer break down the costumes from The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. Our co-hosts look at each character’s film costume designed by Judianna Makovsky and compare it to their comic book origins. Then, it is time…

  • Deliciously Macabre: The Costumes of What We Do In The Shadows

    Deliciously Macabre: The Costumes of What We Do In The Shadows

    It’s September, which in my view, is just October Eve. Spooky season quietly lurks in the shadows, pumpkin spice lattes appear in your local Starbucks, and suddenly everyone has the urge to watch slasher films… or Harry Potter. For me, I can also feel my annual obsession with vampires returning! Luckily for me, I was…

  • Lovecraft Country with Dayna Pink – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Lovecraft Country with Dayna Pink – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Lovecraft Country with Dayna Pink – S1.E12 In this week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, our co-hosts dive into the hit HBO series, Lovecraft Country. Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer discuss the costumes, Leti’s wardrobe, horror elements, historical accuracy, and so much more – all with commentary provided by the Emmy-nominated costume…

  • 2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Period Costumes

    2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Period Costumes

    Spencer: Hey Team! Thank you so much for being here. There is SO much great costume design in the Outstanding Period Costumes category this year. I also think it is safe to say Period Costumes is the favorite here at The Art of Costume, so I know you all have many thoughts! Let’s go around…

  • 2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes

    2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes

    Spencer: Hey Team! Thank you so much for being here. There is SO much great costume design in the Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes category this year. On a personal note, this is always my favorite category, so I am just beyond excited. Let’s go around and talk about your favorites, and why! Let’s start with Candice!…

  • 2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Contemporary Costumes

    2021 Emmys Roundtable – Outstanding Contemporary Costumes

    Spencer: Hey Team! Thank you so much for being here. There is SO much excellent costume design in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes category this year. I honestly have no idea which way the award will go; everyone here is so deserving! Before I start blabbing on, let’s go around and talk about your favorites and…

  • Emma. – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Emma. – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Emma. – S1.E11 In this week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, our co-hosts dive into the Jane Austen world of Emma Woodhouse (played by Anya Taylor-Joy). Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer discuss the costumes designed by Academy Award-winning costume designer Alexandra Byrne, the Regency era, similarities between Emma and Cher Horowitz, sexy…

  • Clueless – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Clueless – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Clueless – S1.E10 In the tenth episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, our co-hosts discuss a true costume design masterpiece, the 1995 film directed by Amy Heckerling, Clueless. Listen as Elizabeth and Spencer dive into the costumes created by iconic costume designer Mona May, including Cher and Dionne’s matching plaid outfits, the infamous Alaïa…

  • Stand Tall: Soyon An and The Costumes of ‘Julie and the Phantoms’

    Stand Tall: Soyon An and The Costumes of ‘Julie and the Phantoms’

    These days, everyone could use some color and positivity in their life. Luckily for us, the hit Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms delivered just that! I felt so inspired by the vibrancy of the costumes in this show, I just had to talk with the Emmy Award-Winning costume designer behind the show, Soyon An.…