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The Great Gatsby with Costume Designer, Whitney Anne Adams – The Art of Costume Blogcast
The Great Gatsby with Costume Designer, Whitney Anne Adams A little party never killed nobody! Elizabeth and Spencer kick off Catherine Martin March with the Oscar-winning film, The Great Gatsby. Now listen here, old sport… we couldn’t talk about this Baz Luhrmann classic without the help of our good friend and a former costume assistant…

Romeo + Juliet – The Art of Costume Blogcast
Romeo + Juliet Did my heart love till now forswear it sight, for I ne’er saw true beauty till this night! This week’s episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast is all about the 1996 film directed by Baz Luhrmann, Romeo + Juliet. Listen along as Elizabeth and Spencer discuss the iconic costume design of…

Understanding the Evolution of Elvis Through Costumes: An Interview with ‘Elvis’ Costume Designer Catherine Martin
There couldn’t possibly be a more daunting task than designing the costumes for a film centered around the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis was known for his daring, colorful style that would inspire generations of performers and artists for many years to come. Perhaps there was no one better for this massive…

The Bewitching Costumes of ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ – An Interview with Salvador Perez
Lock up your children! The witches are back. In September of 2022, the highly anticipated sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, was released on Disney Plus. Unless you live under a rock, Hocus Pocus has always been required viewing, especially in the Fall. It has everything! Legendary actors, great music, witty comedy, and fabulous costumes. So when…

Designing The Costumes of Pandora: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ with Deborah L. Scott
By now, everyone has seen the triumph that is Avatar: The Way of Water. After watching the film (many times), I was shocked to learn just how real it was. Iconic costume designer Deborah L. Scott (Titanic, Back To The Future, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) was the mastermind behind the many costumes in Avatar: The Way…

The 2023 Oscar Nominations – Best Costume Design
The time has finally come! I am excited to share with you the coveted list of this year’s Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design of 2023. Congratulations to these five talented costume designers! Watch the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. BEST COSTUME DESIGNBabylon – Mary ZophresBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever – Ruth E. CarterElvis – Catherine MartinEverything Everywhere…

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…

‘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…

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…

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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