Author: Spencer Williams
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
