Category: Interviews
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Behind The Costumes of ‘Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies’ with Costume Designer Samantha Hawkins
Welcome back to Rydell High! Taking place four years before the events of Grease, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies features four fed-up outcasts who dare to have fun on their own terms! In a exclusive interview with costume designer Samantha Hawkins, Hawkins shared her enthusiasm for the show with The Art of Costume contributor,…
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Capturing the Heart of Kamala Khan’s Journey Through Costume Design in ‘Ms. Marvel’ with Costume Designer, Arjun Bhasin
Ms. Marvel is a story about Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. Despite having a brilliant imagination and a love for the Avengers, Kamala finds it difficult to fit in —that is, until she gets superpowers! Ms. Marvel costume designer Arjun Bhasin talked with The Art of Costume about representation…
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Road Rage, But Make It Fashion: Costume Designer Helen Huang Discusses the Costumes of ‘Beef’
How does one look as stylish as possible while serving the most unforgivable road rage at the same time? Look no further than Netflix’s new captivating series, BEEF. Beef follows the aftermath of a road rage incident between two strangers, Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Amy Lau (Ali Wong). While this dark comedy illustrates the…
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From Greenwich Village to Broadway: Brenda Abbandandolo Talks Costume Design for ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window is the first BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)-produced production to transfer to Broadway in 35 years. Starring Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan, The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window takes place in 1960s Greenwich Village amidst a changing world. To help tell the story originally authored by playwright Loraine Hansberry,…
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Finding Your Potential Through Costume: ‘The Big Door Prize’ Costumes with Costume Designer, Colin Wilkes
In the Apple TV+ series, The Big Door Prize, a small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears in a general store, promising to reveal each resident’s true life potential! With costume design and storytelling going hand in hand, costume designer Colin Wilkes had take a detailed look at each character, understanding who…
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Costuming ‘The Crown’ with Costume Designer, Amy Roberts: A Massive Undertaking of Preparation and Research
In the fifth season of The Crown, the Royal Family faces an unprecedented and formidable challenge that tests their position in 1990s Britain. Imelda Staunton portrays Queen Elizabeth II as she approaches the momentous 40th anniversary of her reign. Meanwhile, Dominic West takes on the role of Prince Charles, who grapples with mounting pressure to…
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Costume Designer Luis Sequeira Dives Into the Dark and Twisted Costumes of ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Series Cabinet of Curiosities’
Something wicked this way comes! Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining sinister tales in the Netflix series, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Each of the twisted tales in this anthology present a unique set of actors, monsters, demons, captivating stories, beautiful sets, and hauntingly beautiful costumes…
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Vintage Finds and Sustainable Style: Behind the Costume Design of Hulu’s ‘Up Here’ with Nicky Smith
Hulu’s latest musical romantic comedy, Up Here had everything from steampunk circuses, Gatsby-themed parties, matching couples pajamas, and a whole lot of nostalgia. I met with costume designer Nicky Smith to discuss her creative process and challenges behind crafting the stunning wardrobe for this eight-episode series set in the waning days of 1999 New York…
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Fashioning ‘Harlem’: Deirdra Govan’s Journey as a Costume Designer and Champion for Fair Compensation
With a keen eye for fashion and storytelling, Deirdra Elizabeth Govan has left an indelible mark on the hit Prime Video series “Harlem,” bringing the characters of Quinn, Camille, Tye, Angie, and more to life through her exceptional costume design. In a captivating interview with renowned Govan, we delve into her creative process and how…
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Keeping Up With Quasi: An Interview with ‘Quasi’ Costume Designer, Kelly Kwon
Quasi is a captivating story (now available on Hulu) that follows the tumultuous journey of a hapless hunchback in his pursuit of love. However, Quasi’s life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a perilous feud between the Pope and the King of France. Amidst the chaos and humor of this tale, costume…
