Author: Spencer Williams

  • The Queen’s Gambit – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Queen’s Gambit – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Queen’s Gambit – S1.E9 Elizabeth and Spencer watch a popular audience request in this week’s episode, The Queen’s Gambit! Our hosts discuss the beautiful wardrobe of Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) and the costumes designed by 2021 Emmy Nominated costume designer Gabriele Binder. Don’t worry; there will not be a quiz on chess…

  • Jeriana San Juan and The Costumes of Netflix’s ‘Halston’

    Jeriana San Juan and The Costumes of Netflix’s ‘Halston’

    This year, audiences were blessed with a real Netflix treasure, Halston. Netflix’s Halston is a masterpiece, strengthened by the performances, sets, music, but most of all, the costumes. Costume designer Jeriana San Juan is nominated for a 2021 Emmy, and wow, talking about well deserved! Let’s dive into the costumes of Halston and why I…

  • Space Jam: A New Legacy with Melissa Bruning – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Space Jam: A New Legacy with Melissa Bruning – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Space Jam: A New Legacy with Melissa Bruning – S1.E8 In this week’s special episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, we are watching Space Jam: A New Legacy! Elizabeth and Spencer are joined by a special guest, costume designer Melissa Bruning to talk about her work on the brand new film. Things get looney…

  • Looney Costuming with ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Costume Designer, Melissa Bruning

    Looney Costuming with ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Costume Designer, Melissa Bruning

    When the opportunity came to me to interview Space Jam: A New Legacy costume designer, Melissa Bruning, I immediately said yes! Look, I grew up on the first Space Jam. I remember often camping out in the backyard as a kid. My father would always wheel out the tiniest tv with a VHS player, leaving…

  • Interview with Mare of Easttown Costume Designer Meghan Kasperlik

    Interview with Mare of Easttown Costume Designer Meghan Kasperlik

    When it comes to contemporary costume design, people quickly think of a business consisting of nothing but shopping and pulling together rolling racks of clothes from everyday stores. While these elements are, of course, a part of the process, contemporary costume design has every motive to be a strong proponent of storytelling. The HBO limited…

  • The Green Knight – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Green Knight – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    The Green Knight – S1.E7 In this week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Elizabeth and Spencer dive deep into the Arthurian world of The Green Knight, directed by David Lowery. Our hosts discuss the costumes designed by costume designer Malgosia Turzanska, the Byzantine art influences, stunning textiles, and perhaps the most awkward Christmas…

  • Interview with Pose Costume Designer Analucia McGorty

    Interview with Pose Costume Designer Analucia McGorty

    In the second bonus episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Spencer Williams (Co-Host, Associate Producer) sits down for an interview with Pose costume designer Analucia McGorty to talk about the groundbreaking hit FX television series, Pose. Analucia McGorty is a 2021 Emmy Nominee in the Outstanding Contemporary Costumes category. Learn about Analucia’s journey from…

  • WandaVision – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    WandaVision – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    WandaVision – S1.E6 In this week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Elizabeth and Spencer rewatch the Marvel television show that started them all, WandaVision! Join us as our hosts discuss the many looks of Wanda and Vision, and the decades of television that inspired them. We discuss the costumes designed by costume designer…

  • Black Widow – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Black Widow – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Black Widow – S1.E5 In the fifth episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Elizabeth and Spencer finally watch the highly anticipated Marvel film Black Widow! Join us as our hosts discuss the many looks of Natasha Romanoff (played by Scarlett Johansson) and her…. family? We discuss the costumes designed by costume designer Jany Temime,…

  • Legally Blonde – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Legally Blonde – The Art of Costume Blogcast

    Legally Blonde – S1.E4 In the fourth episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Elizabeth and Spencer celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the 2001 American comedy film, Legally Blonde! Join us as our hosts discuss the classic costumes designed by costume designer Sophie De Rakoff. They detail Elle Wood’s very fashionable closet, Vivian’s different but…