The Art of Costume Podcast

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re whisked away to 19th-century Russian high society, where passion simmers, trains loom ominously, and the costumes are absolutely doing the most. Join Spencer and Elizabeth as they step into the lavish, theatrical world of Anna Karenina.Our hosts break down Jacqueline Durran’s breathtaking costume design—from unstoppable veils and meticulously styled hair to the bold visual choices that blur the line between stage and screen. Along the way, they discuss Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s scene-stealing turn, a not-so-chic Banana Republic collaboration, and how every costume helps chart Anna’s emotional descent into scandal, desire, and societal ruin.

In this episode of The Costume House with Spencer Williams, we take a joyride straight into the post-apocalyptic mayhem of Twisted Metal (S2).
Spencer is joined by costume designer Elisabeth Vastola, whose work on the series recently earned her a CAFTCAD Award nomination for International Costume Design for Television – Made in Canada. A lifelong gamer and longtime fan of the franchise, Spencer dives headfirst into this wildly chaotic world with Liz, unpacking how she expanded the visual universe in Season Two—from evolving fan-favorite characters like Sweet Tooth and Quiet to designing the larger-than-life costumes for the Twisted Metal Tournament itself.
Fast, fearless, and darkly hilarious, this conversation explores how costume design helps build character, tone, and spectacle in a world where survival, style, and destruction go hand in hand.

It's... alive! On the highly anticipated season six premiere of The Art of Costume Podcast, we are joined by costume designer Kate Hawley to break down the visionary world of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.

In this in-depth conversation, Kate takes us through the film’s striking visual language, from the haunting use of the color red and painterly inspirations from Caravaggio, to the creation of the nightmarish angel and the unforgettable collaboration with Tiffany & Co. Kate also discusses working with the cast, designing for Frankenstein’s Creature, and how kitty litter may have played a far more surprising role in this film than anyone would expect.

It’s a chilling, richly artistic dive into one of the year’s most captivating films, and a thrilling way to kick off a brand new season of The Art of Costume Podcast.

In this episode of The Costume House, host Spencer Williams returns to the Grid with costume designer Christine Bieselin Clark, the creative force behind the haunting light suits and digital armor of Tron: Ares.
Together, Spencer and Christine dive into how costume technology has advanced since Tron: Legacy, how she helped define the distinct visual language of the Dillinger Grid versus the ENCOM Grid, and the emotional weight behind designing for that pivotal scene with Jeff Bridges. They also unpack the process of creating the formidable, intimidating suits for Ares and Athena, worn by Jared Leto and Jodie Turner-Smith, balancing power, silhouette, and light in a world where costume is identity.
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Happy holidays, costume nerds! For the Season Five finale of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth wrap things up in classic Technicolor style with White Christmas (1954), featuring the legendary costumes of Edith Head.
In this festive finale, our hosts dive into the cozy glamour of the film, celebrating the iconic duo of Bob and Phil, the sisters’ show-stopping musical numbers, Bing Crosby’s striking blue eyes, and the impeccable holiday style that defines this timeless classic. From shimmering gowns to military uniforms to what might be the best Santa costumes ever put on screen, this episode is a love letter to movie-musical magic.