Winter is coming—and so is a brand-new episode of The Art of Costume Podcast. This week, Spencer and Elizabeth travel to the Seven Kingdoms to revisit the groundbreaking costumes of Game of Thrones, the series that helped inspire this very podcast.From the rugged leathers of House Stark to the decadent silks and gold of House Lannister, all the way to the fire-kissed looks of House Targaryen, our hosts dive deep into the characters, silhouettes, textiles, and transformations that defined a cultural phenomenon. Expect talk of iconic capes (yes, including the infamous IKEA rugs), the chilling designs of the White Walkers, favorite looks, least-favorite choices, and—because how could we not—their honest thoughts on that final season.Sharpen your Valyrian steel and take a seat by the hearth—this is one journey through Westeros you won’t want to miss.
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True Blood with Costume Designer, Audrey Fisher
Sink your fangs into this, costume nerds—it's the Halloween finale of Hot Vampire Month, and we’re heading straight to Bon Temps for the steamy, bloody, gloriously unhinged world of True Blood. In this highly anticipated episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth explore the iconic HBO series with none other than costume designer Audrey Fisher, the brilliant mind behind the show's unforgettable Southern-goth looks. They explore fangs, fairy telepaths, buckets of blood, Sookie and Bill’s star-crossed romance, and yes… working with Alexander Skarsgård in all his Viking-vampire glory.And because Halloween demands one last twist, we close with a special epilogue from costume designer Danny Glicker, who crafted the original looks that set this supernatural world in motion.So pour yourself a glass of O-positive and join us for a wickedly fun celebration of one of the hottest vampire sagas ever to grace our screens.
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Bugonia with Costume Designer, Jennifer Johnson
In this special spoiler-free episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer is joined by costume designer Jennifer Johnson to talk about the buzzy new film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia.Together, Spencer and Jennifer chat about collaborating with Emma Stone, dressing for the job you think you want, swarms of bees, and how to keep the aliens out of your head—through costume, of course.Bugonia is in select theaters now and everywhere October 31.
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Only Lovers Left Alive
The night deepens as Hot Vampire Month continues on The Art of Costume Podcast with Jim Jarmusch’s hypnotic masterpiece, Only Lovers Left Alive. Spencer and Elizabeth sink into the melancholy beauty of this modern vampire tale, where eternal lovers Adam and Eve—played by Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston—drift through centuries of art, music, and longing. Together, they explore the film’s lush, lived-in costumes designed by Bina Daigeler, its devotion to texture and time, and what it means to be stylishly undead in a world that’s lost its soul.So dim the lights, put a record on, and join us for a moody reflection on immortality, creativity, and love that never dies.
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Interview with the Vampire (S1 - 2) with Assistant Costume Designer, Laura Brody
This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we return to Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe with AMC’s Interview with the Vampire.To sink our fangs into the first season, special guest Laura Brody joins the costume coven to discuss her work as Assistant Costume Designer—bringing to life the hauntingly elegant world of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia. Then, Spencer and Elizabeth rise from their coffins to break down the second season, filled with theatrical vampires, a lavish trip to France, heartbreak, betrayal, and plenty of coffin talk.
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.
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