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.
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Elizabeth
In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we step into the royal court with Elizabeth (1998), featuring the Oscar-nominated costumes of Alexandra Byrne.Travel back to the dawn of Elizabeth I’s reign, as the young queen played by Cate Blanchett navigates treachery, power, and passion on her path to becoming the legendary Virgin Queen. From gilded gowns dripping in pearls to the stark, iconic white visage that would define her image for centuries, Byrne’s costumes capture both the vulnerability of a woman and the majesty of a monarch in the making.
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American Primeval with Costume Designer, Virginia B. Johnson
In another bonus Emmys episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we are joined by the brilliant Virginia B. Johnson, costume designer for American Primeval and newly minted Emmy nominee for Outstanding Period Costumes.In our conversation, Virginia walks us through her creative journey on this ambitious series—discussing the extensive research process, her collaboration with Indigenous Cultural Consultant Julie O’Keefe, and the care that went into representing the Shoshone characters such as Red Feather and Winter Bird. We also explore the survival-driven costumes of the traveling group, the unique challenges of costume breakdowns, and the design of Sara Rowell, played by Betty Gilpin.From the extremes of landscape and climate to the massive scale of Fort Bridger’s bustling settlement scenes, Virginia shares how her team brought authenticity, grit, and humanity to every character. Don’t miss this thoughtful discussion on the artistry and meaning woven into the world of American Primeval.
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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