Category: Interviews
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Charm and Darkness: Costume Designer Audrey Fisher Talks Love & Death Costumes
In an exclusive interview, costume designer Audrey Fisher opens up about her immersive journey in creating the captivating costumes for the gripping series Love & Death featuring Elizabeth Olsen. Audrey shares her initial reaction upon delving into the true story behind the Candy Montgomery case, a tale that encompasses charm, darkness and fascination. From meticulous…
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It’s a Nice Day for a Vampire Wedding: Laura Montgomery and the Costumes for the ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Wedding
We have already established that vampires run the best clubs… So it’s no surprise that vampire weddings are just as top-tier. Emmy Award-winning costume designer Laura Montgomery designed the costumes for the fourth season of What We Do in the Shadows which included a “touching” sixth episode that brought Staten Island together to see the…
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The Costumes Gotham Deserves: Behind The Costumes of ‘Gotham Knights’ with Jennifer May Nickel
After the death of Gotham City’s Batman, the city is thrown into chaos and disorder without the Dark Knight to protect it. That is until the team of mismatched fugitives known as the Gotham Knights band together to become its next generation of saviors! In this interview, costume designer Jennifer May Nickel discusses the Gotham…
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Behind the Costumes of ‘Prey’ With Costume Designer, Stephanie Porter
Prey is as a story about a skilled Comanche warrior, Naru, who fights to protect her tribe from a highly evolved Predator that hunts humans for sport. In an exclusive interview, costume designer Stephanie Porter shares her insights and experiences working on the Prey which has now become part of the beloved Predator series. With…
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Costumes on Canvas: Behind The Costumes of ‘Paint’ with Allison Pearce
In Paint, written and directed by Brit McAdams, Carl (Owen Wilson) is a local celebrity in Burlington Vermont, thanks to his long running PBS show Paint with Carl Nargle. However when the network brings in Ambrosia (Ciara Renée) to host her own version of Paint, Carl is forced to face his fears, desires and the…
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Road Trips, Vintage Pieces, and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Trayce Gigi Field Talks About The Costumes of ‘Poker Face’
I know I say this pretty often, but I have a new favorite show. I cannot get enough of Poker Face, streaming on Peacock. This murder mystery episodic masterpiece created by Rian Johnson starring Natasha Lyonne brings together ten unique films full of interesting characters, colorful sets, and brilliant costumes. Costume designer Trayce Gigi Field…
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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,…