Author: Spencer Williams
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Creating the Costumes of Nightmare Alley: Clairvoyants, Carnivals, and Cate Blanchett
As Moira Rose once told Alexis Rose, my favorite season…awards! I love it all, from the red carpet glam, voting campaigns, to celebrating with loved ones in the mutual love for the arts. At this moment, I am referring specifically to the 2022 Academy Awards. The Academy Awards allow us to reflect on our favorite…
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West Side Story – The Art of Costume Blogcast
West Side Story – S2 Episode 34 Ponle fuego, ¡vamos! In honor of the upcoming Academy Awards, we are watching the 2021 rendition of West Side Story! In this week’s episode, our cohosts gush over the brilliant costuming of Paul Tazewell, a 2022 Academy Award nominee for Best Costume Design. Then, Elizabeth and Spencer dive…
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Thongs, Swimsuits, and Fanny Packs: Behind the Costumes of ‘Pam & Tommy’ with Costume Designer, Kameron Lennox
Saying that I am in love with the new Hulu limited series, Pam & Tommy would be a understatement. I was hooked from the first episode. Lily James and Sebastian Stan absolutely killed it in their roles. But above all, I fell in love with the costumes of Pam & Tommy. Costume designer Kameron Lennox…
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The “Art of Costume Design in Film” Exhibition Returns to the FIDM Museum
It’s been over two years since we last saw the iconic doors of the FIDM Museum open to the public. But with Oscars season upon us, the magic of costume design has returned to Downtown Los Angeles! I am pleased to report that the “Art of Costume Design in Film” exhibition presented by the FIDM…
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Hawkeye – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Hawkeye – S2 Episode 33 Grab your bow and arrows, because this week we are watching the @disneyplus original, Hawkeye. Listen along as our cohosts break down the costumes of Hawkeye designed by Michael Crow, larping, the return of Yelena, Kingpin’s surprise appearance, comic parallels, and Rogers: The Musical.. The Art of Costume Blogcast Available…
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Yaz and the Fashion of ‘Inferno’
Content Warning: Discussion of abuse, sexual abuse and harassment. Spencer: Today I’m joined by an incredible artist and one of my good friends. I love her to death. She has a new record called Inferno, which was released on February 18th. Yaz, welcome to The Art of Costume. Thank you so much for joining me! Yaz:…
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Twilight – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Twilight – S2 Episode 32 Where the hell have you been, loca! The time has come for the highly anticipated Twilight episode! This week our cohosts dive into the costume design of Twilight and are joined by two special guests, Elizabeth and Spencer’s best friends and fellow Twihards, Avisha Kumar and Chloe White. Topics include…
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Stardust – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Stardust – S2 Episode 31 In this week’s epic conclusion of Fairytale romance month, we are watching one of our favorite films, Stardust! Listen along as our cohosts talk about the period costumes of Stardust designed by Sammy Sheldon, the twisted sibling relationship of the Stormhold brothers, Michelle Pfeiffer and her coven of witches, Captain…
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Costumes, Style, and Rock N Roll – An Interview with Costume Designer, Dawn Ritz
The day after the announcement of the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards nominations, I was given the great honor of meeting costume designer, Dawn Ritz. We spoke about her career beginnings, designing the costumes for Paradise City (now streaming on Prime Video), collaborating with Bella Thorne, and her recent commercial that earned her yet another…
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Enchanted with Mona May – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Enchanted – S2 Episode 28 I’ve been dreaming of a true love’s kiss! Fairy Tale Romance Month continues with one of our favorite films, Enchanted! But wait, it gets better. In this week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, extra special guest Mona May calls into the show! Listen as our cohosts talk with…
