"We imagined that his costume came together because of his love of magic and maybe from a magician-type world. His scarves are part of the magic trick that he’s been trying to do, and of course, it goes wrong quite often. So that’s the way we began to build up who he was and where his stuff had come from. The origins of his coat likely trace back to some magician, and the same could be said for his top hat, even if they weren’t acquired from the exact same source. It all belongs to that world." - Lindy Hemming, Costume Designer

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Step into the delectable world of Wonka as we embark on a behind-the-scenes journey with Academy Award-Winner Lindy Hemming, the costume designer behind the enchanting costumes that bring this whimsical film to life. In this exclusive interview, Lindy Hemming unveils the secrets and inspirations woven into the fabric of Wonka, sharing insights into the creative process, collaborations with director Paul King, and the meticulous craftsmanship behind Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of the beloved character.

Don’t lose your head! Spooky season races ahead at The Art of Costume Podcast with the 1999 gothic supernatural horror film directed by Tim Burton, Sleepy Hollow 🎃🪦 Join us as Elizabeth and Spencer discuss Ichabod Crane and his goth fits, Katrina Van Tassel, a very mouthy Christopher Walken, and of course, costume designer Colleen Atwood who earned an Academy-Award nomination for her work on the film. Take inventory of your skulls and get ready for a wild ride.

The Sleepy Hollow episode of Art of Costume Podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you like to listen 🎙

Trish Summerville: It was exciting and interesting! It was nice to be back in the world with director Francis Lawrence and some of the team from previous films. But this time we had so many new characters and actors. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes jumps sixty-five years in the past when Coriolanus Snow was only eighteen years of age. It was nice to have that opportunity to present a completely different world and a completely different view.

Full Interview with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes costume designer, Trish Summerville: TheArtofCostume.com

Trish Summerville: It was exciting and interesting! It was nice to be back in the world with director Francis Lawrence and some of the team from previous films. But this time we had so many new characters and actors. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes jumps sixty-five years in the past when Coriolanus Snow was only eighteen years of age. It was nice to have that opportunity to present a completely different world and a completely different view.

Full Interview with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes costume designer, Trish Summerville: TheArtofCostume.com

Check out this year's Emmy nominees in Outstanding Costume Design! These nominations span five different categories representing costume designers in contemporary, period, and fantasy/sci-fi television costume design.

Excited to share this conversation I moderated with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power costume designer, Kate Hawley.

“I’m a bad person. I tried to hide that from you because you’re not. You’re as good as it gets. That’s why I fell in love with you.” - BEEF

Road Rage, but Make It Fashion: Costume Designer Helen Huang Discusses the Costumes of ‘Beef’

“We got to create a formula for how they would engage with the Morpho, their life potential, and where it took them. That was a really fun way to explore each character. All of the characters evolve in different ways at different times.”

Costume Designer, Colin Wilkes - The Big Door Prize

Interview Link - The Art of Costume

Costume Designer Luis Sequeira Dives Into the Dark and Twisted Costumes of Guillermo del Toro’s Series Cabinet of Curiosities

“It was interesting because we were almost exclusively producing a one-set episode. We were working with this beautiful set by our production designer Tamara Deverell. Tamara and I sat and spoke about the color tones, and the director Panos Cosmatos really wanted to have an achromatic look to everybody in the film. So it really was about trying to find differences within similarities. Each character obviously had their backstory, and bringing those elements to their costumes was key.”

For the full interview, head to TheArtofCostume.com

Costume Designer Luis Sequeira Dives Into the Dark and Twisted Costumes of Guillermo del Toro’s Series Cabinet of Curiosities

“We all thought it would be CGI until, at the meeting, we learned that no, the witch will be practical. We were basically going to provide the bodice and the apron, and everything else was going to be CGI. But then we were told no… you’re doing it all. Luckily, I was wearing a mask because my mouth dropped to the ground. Each branch is made by hand. The branches are hand sculpted with wire and foam, wrapped in muslin, painted, and grouped in our quite astounding workroom. I had some wonderful sculptors working with us. ”

For the full interview, head to TheArtofCostume.com

Costume Designer Luis Sequeira Dives Into the Dark and Twisted Costumes of Guillermo del Toro’s Series Cabinet of Curiosities

“It was eight different films! There were eight distinct time periods, moods, textures, and different versions of storytelling. So it was tricky. Luckily we had a lot of the scripts early. So we were able to do the research because the basis of everything is the research. I had a great crew, and we just plowed through it because we just had to. It was trial by fire.”

For the full interview, head to TheArtofCostume.com

“We kept running out of jewelry. We literally kept running out because we couldn’t repeat anything, right? We had this big room, and one day you would walk in, and you’d think, “Oh my God, this amazing jewelry. It’s fantastic. We’ll be fine.”  Then I would turn to Laura and go, “Yeah, it’s all gone. Laura, there is nothing left. What are we going to do?” - Costume Designers Lyn Paolo and Laura Frecon, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Full Interview: https://theartofcostume.com/2023/05/04/long-live-the-queen-behind-the-costumes-of-queen-charlotte-a-bridgerton-story/

There are certain rules to a franchise! In this week's bonus episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, Spencer sits down with Avery Plewes, the talented costume designer behind the highly anticipated horror film Scream VI. Join us as Avery shares her experiences on set and insight into designing the iconic Ghostface robe, the terrifying opening scene, a museum full of legacy costumes, collaborating with the film's stars, and a subway scene that will give you endless nightmares.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eSCAlBq5M4YGbYqi4wH6c?si=ojt88PEfRZKwJbD0vITC5w

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scream-vi-with-costume-designer-avery-plewes/id1573412874?i=1000609451262

Free your mind. The Art of Costume Blogcast is kicking off our annual sci-fi month with a deep dive into the iconic costume design of The Matrix. Join Elizabeth and Spencer as they explore the creative vision of costume designer Kym Barrett, who brought to life the futuristic world of The Matrix with her unique blend of cyberpunk, film noir, and 90s fashion. Our hosts discuss the sleek black trench coats and custom-built sunglasses of the main characters, favorite moments from the film, and reflect on the legacy of The Matrix's style, which has influenced countless sci-fi and action movies since its release in 1999.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PDC44IqkxdhuEYTvY7XXb?si=2d697671624149b9

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-matrix/id1573412874?i=1000608348548

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WCYkmyswH0g