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2023 Oscars: The Art of Costume Oscars Shortlist for Best Costume Design
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce this year’s Academy Award nominations. Like everyone reading, I am on the edge of my seat! It was a fantastic year for costume design, and I can think of so many designers who deserve this year’s Oscar. With that being…
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‘Women Talking’ Costume Designer Quita Alfred on Authenticity and Responsibility in Costumes
Spencer Williams: I fell in love with Women Talking and the costumes you designed. Perhaps from an outside perspective, this might seem like a simple film in terms of costume. But you and I both know that this is actually quite a complex project. Designing costumes for a Mennonite community… First, how familiar were you…
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Designing the Costumes of ‘The Woman King’: An Interview with Costume Designer, Gersha Phillips
When I heard costume designer Gersha Phillips had navigated from her highly successful mission of designing costumes for the Star Trek universe and into the new film, The Woman King… I was ecstatic! The Woman King (directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis) is a story about the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors…
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Don’t Worry Darling – Season Three Premiere – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Don’t Worry Darling – Season Three Premiere 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 Don’t Worry Darling…
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25th Costume Designers Guild Awards 2023 Announces Nominations
This morning (January 12th, 2023), The Costume Designers Guild announced nominations for the 25th Costume Designers Guild Awards. These nominations span eight different categories representing costume designers in film, television, and short-form design. The nominations include some major films (likely to be nominated for an Academy Award), including Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis, The…
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George & Tammy with Costume Designer, Mitchell Travers – The Art of Costume Blogcast
George & Tammy with Costume Designer, Mitchell Travers 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…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Season Two Finale – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Season Two Finale 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…
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Rhinestone Suits and Country Glamour: Designing the Costumes for George & Tammy
If there is a space in costume and fashion that I have yet to understand, it would be country glamour. That was until I watched the new American drama television miniseries created by Abe Sylvia and directed by John Hillcoat, George & Tammy. This series features the incredible talents of Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon,…
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Tár with Costume Designer Bina Daigeler – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Tár with Costume Designer Bina Daigeler 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…
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – The Art of Costume Blogcast
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms 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…
