The Art of Costume Podcast

Who is ready for some margaritas? This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth dust off the spell books and return to the Owens sisters’ Massachusetts home for the cult classic Practical Magic, just in time for the new sequel.
Together, our hosts celebrate Sally and Gillian’s iconic costumes, Stevie Nicks, and the world’s coolest aunts, who somehow make midnight margaritas and a centuries-old family curse look like a perfectly normal Tuesday night. From Sally’s romantic, free-spirited style to Gillian’s effortlessly cool witchy looks, they dive into the costumes that helped make this film a timeless Halloween favorite.
So grab your tequila, light a few candles, and join us for midnight margaritas, sisterly chaos, and a very serious discussion about the most stylish witches in cinema.
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In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we’re heading to the snowy wilderness of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, where the temperatures are freezing, but the body count is anything but.

Spencer is joined by costume designer Kendra Terpenning to dive into the costumes, characters, and beautiful carnage of this new film.
Together, they explore the costume storylines behind Kris, played by Hannah Einbinder, and the absolutely fabulous Billy, played by Gillian Anderson. Kendra also shares what it was like collaborating with director Jane Schoenbrun, designing the terrifying slasher villain Little Death, and creating costumes that could survive a production filled with blood, mayhem, and more than a little flesh and fluid. Grab your shower emotional support shower curtain... It's a messy one!

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we return to New York’s glittering Gilded Age for the third season of HBO’s The Gilded Age with costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone.

Spencer and Kasia dive into the season’s most spectacular moments, beginning with the extraordinary, yet rather gloomy, wedding of Gladys Russell and Hector, the Duke of Buckingham. They explore the evolving visual language of Bertha Russell, played with impeccable glamour by Carrie Coon, the changing seasons of Manhattan, and how they shaped the costumes; and then, of course, there is Mrs. Astor, played by Donna Murphy, whose costumes prove that sometimes a look can kill without saying a word.
From grand society weddings to icy social warfare, this conversation explores the meticulous artistry, historical detail, and sheer glamour that make The Gilded Age such a feast for costume lovers.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we journey back to Westeros for a new chapter in the world of Game of Thrones. Spencer is joined by costume designer Lorna Ó Ríordáin to discuss A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.Together, Spencer and Lorna explore the humble world of Ser Duncan the Tall, whose simple approach to knighthood is reflected in every worn and weathered detail of his costumes, while Egg embarks on a journey of disguise, transformation, and a rather complicated royal identity. They also discuss a truly memorable dance party led by Lyonel Baratheon, the many wealthy Targaryens who have no shortage of attitude, and the challenges of creating armor that has to survive the very glamorous realities of Westeros: mud, dirt, blood, and all sorts of nasty business.

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.