Cozy up with some comforting (to us, at least) films that fit a vague autumnal theme! We know we are in need of some comfort right now, so we hope our podcast can be a little escape from reality for you too. Costuming has always been a field that welcomes people who have felt othered, and that extends to our podcast. We are leading with love and acceptance. You are welcome here with us.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Sherlock Holmes: Instagram, Pinterest The Goonies: In...

We are paying tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith this month with our picks, Evil Under the Sun and Sister Act. Join us as we discuss "period does period," the anatomy of a nun's habit, and how to pronounce Hercule Poirot.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Evil Under the Sun: Instagram, Pinterest Sister Act: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on...

We're back in the era of our formative youth, aka the Y2K era, to visit and dissect the costumes of Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we dive in to Trashy Lingerie, Shakespeare's inspiration, and a third thing (for comedy)! Alert: baby on board for much of this episode! She was a very thoughtful guest. Lots of opinions on platform flip flops.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Legally Blonde: Instagram, Pinterest 10 Things: Instagram, Pi...

We're back from our summer hiatus and ready to rock! Join us in a nice long episode where we dissect the costumes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version) and Shakespeare in Love. Will we answer the questions, when was the Romantic era (don't Google it!!!)? Are peacock feathers unlucky? A third question? Find out by listening!Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!The Count of Monte Cristo: Instagram, Pinterest Shakespeare in Love: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comm...

It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides!Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twit...

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a Time: Instagram, Pinterest Riverdale: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email...

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in prom dress designers! Explains why her work is in 27 Dresses. Sorry we missed the chance to chat about that! Follow along with the visual analysis...

We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Instagram Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo...

A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email...

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Artful Dodger: Instagram, Pinterest Our Flag Means Death: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?...

Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG...

Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mean Girls: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on...

We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pinterest Good Omens: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo...

A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scream: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG...

On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Painkiller: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo...

It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on...

We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Twisted Metal: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow...

The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG...

We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinterest Diana: The Musical (note: the Instagram post is missing the photo of the designer in his studio and one other photo. See Pinterest for...

Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue,...

Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on...

It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube,...

We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lower than usual! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! See How They Run: Instagram, Pinterest Mary Queen of Scots: Instagram,...

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagram, Pinterest Ever After: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected]. Follow...