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.
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The Lost Boys
Spooky Season is officially here, and we’re kicking off our “Hot Vampire” series with Joel Schumacher’s cult classic, The Lost Boys. Join Spencer and Elizabeth as they ride into Santa Carla to sink their teeth into the film’s unforgettable costumes, designed by Susan Becker. From David’s iconic vampire coven dripping in leather and attitude to The Frog Brothers, Michael's earring, the Jim Morrison inspiration, and Schumacher’s unmistakable designer flair—this episode celebrates the wild, rebellious style that made The Lost Boys immortal.
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with Costume Designer, Deborah Nadoolman Landis
This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re setting off on an adventure with a true classic—Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Spencer is joined by the legendary costume designer who first brought Indiana Jones to life, Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Together, they dig into the origins of this cinematic icon—from collaborating with Steven Spielberg and dressing Harrison Ford to crafting the now-legendary look, the fedora heard ’round the world, and...Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?But beware… the adventure doesn’t end there! After this conversation, Elizabeth and Spencer open the tomb on our coveted Spooky Season lineup—revealing the chilling films that will carry us through October.
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Labyrinth with Designer, Ava Youssefi
Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, we have fought our way to the Labyrinth episode of The Art of Costume Podcast! This week, Elizabeth and Spencer are joined by special guest cohost and Labyrinth expert, Ava Youssefi, for a journey into the Goblin King’s maze. Together, they dive into Jim Henson’s fantastical underground world—where muppets reign supreme, a certain oversized fuzzy friend steals our hearts, and Sarah’s dreamy costumes guide her on a quest to save Toby. Of course, we couldn’t talk Labyrinth without the unforgettable Jareth—played by none other than David Bowie—whose glitter, glam, and… codpiece left an impression as legendary as the film itself.So grab your ball gown, practice your best riddle-solving skills, and join us for a magical episode filled with music, mischief, and costumes that make this cult classic shine.
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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