The Art of Costume Podcast

The Art of Costume Podcast is a podcast hosted by Elizabeth Joy Glass and Spencer Williams, dedicated to highlighting the best in costume design. Join us each week as Elizabeth and Spencer break down the costumes from some of our favorite films and television shows, meet the costume designers, and go behind the scenes to find out what the costumes mean to the story and how they were created.

The Art of Costume Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Elizabeth Joy Glass and, with 247 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Elizabeth Joy Glass and hosts The Art of Costume Podcast, a tv show with 247 episodes published.

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  'Emily in Paris' S5 with Costume Designer, Marylin Fitoussi

  Aug 20, 202650 minS6

  In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we’re packing our bags and heading to Italy for the fifth season of Emily in Paris with costume designer Marylin Fitoussi.Spencer and Marylin discuss Emily’s evolution into a more sophisticated, confident version of herself, and how her costumes reflect a woman who is finally beginning to know exactly who she is. They also dive into Mindy’s unforgettable performance in a martini glass, the arrival of Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, and, of course, Spencer’s enduring love for Sylvie.And then there is the Marcello Muratori fashion show, a spectacular celebration of Italian style that demands its own conversation. From polished tailoring and effortless glamour to bold theatrical moments, Marylin takes us through the costume design of a season that trades the Parisian streets for la dolce vita.

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  Bridgerton: Wigs, Crowns & Masquerades with Nic Collins

  Aug 16, 202615 minS6

  Dearest gentle reader, this week on The Costume House with Spencer Williams , we return to the glittering world of the ton for a conversation with Nic Collins , Hair & Makeup Designer on Bridgerton . Spencer and Nic pull back the curtain on Violet Bridgerton's spectacular masquerade ball , where the hair and makeup are every bit as lavish as the gowns. Together, they explore the season's most extraordinary looks, including Queen Charlotte's elaborate caged crown , her seemingly endless armada of impeccable wigs, and the intricate hair designs created to complement the season's grand livery. They also discuss Sophie's more understated beauty , the ways hair can quietly reveal character, and the importance of texture in creating a world this rich with detail. From towering silhouettes to the smallest curl, every choice helps tell the story of the ton.

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  The Making of 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' with Makeup Department Head, Corey Castellano

  Aug 16, 202621 minS6

  In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we enter the chilling world of Monster: The Ed Gein Story for a conversation with Corey Castellano, Makeup Department Head and Prosthetic Designer. Spencer and Corey dive into the remarkable transformation of Charlie Hunnam into the notorious Ed Gein, exploring how Corey's team approached creating a character audiences may already have a deeply ingrained image of. Together, they discuss how the prosthetic design evolved, the importance of finding the right balance between recognizable reality and the demands of the story, and the meticulous process of bringing such a haunting transformation to the screen.

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  Creating the World of Wednesday with Production Designer, Mark Scruton

  Aug 15, 202630 minS6

  In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we return to the gothic halls of Nevermore Academy for a conversation with production designer Mark Scruton, the creative force behind the world of Wednesday . Spencer and Mark dive into the making of one of the season's most spectacular sequences: the Venetian Masquerade, including the extraordinary process of building a real canal and gondola so that Hester Frump could make her grand entrance in suitably spectacular fashion. They also discuss collaborating with legendary director Tim Burton, moving production from Romania to Dublin, and the challenges and opportunities that came with expanding the visual world of Wednesday. From gothic architecture and elaborate sets to the smallest details that shape a character's world, this conversation explores why production design is far more than simply creating a backdrop.

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  Creating Vecna for 'Stranger Things' S5 with Barrie Gower | Prosthetic Makeup Department h

  Aug 13, 202629 minS6

  In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we step beyond costume design to explore another essential pillar of visual storytelling. Spencer is joined by legendary prosthetic makeup department head Barrie Gower to discuss the fifth and final season of Stranger Things . Together, they dive into the evolution of Vecna, exploring how the character's haunting design has transformed from Season 4 to Season 5. Barrie reflects on his recent Emmy nomination, his close collaboration with Jamie Campbell Bower, just how many prosthetic pieces it takes to build television's most terrifying villain, and how color palettes help shape the emotional language of the series. Along the way, Spencer can't resist venturing beyond the Upside Down to discuss Barrie's unforgettable work on Game of Thrones , making this a conversation that celebrates monsters, makeup, and the remarkable artistry behind some of modern fantasy's most iconic characters.

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