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Haute Set

Melinda Hare & Ariel Allen

Hang out with us while we chat about costume design in movies. We are both professional costume designers and makers from the theatre world who enjoy costumes in all media and love to talk, dissect, and appreciate all the fine work out there

tv & film film reviews

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79:06

The Fall- It's Multiple Fall-ses

Haute Set ·

2025/04/15

This is an epic tale. The kind of story that could only be created by a 6-year-old who's already Been-Through-It and an injured stuntman who's currently Going-Through-It. Full of questionable motives but truly stunning costumes. Eiko Ishioka is back with more brilliantly realized designs that can't be contained by time, place, or reality.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520fallhttps://www.avclub.com/tarsem-1798213985Music: Cassette Deck by Basket case

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83:49

Crimson Peak - The Ghost is a Metaphor

Haute Set ·

2025/04/08

Is this the most gothic movie to ever be gothic? We think so. It has the Ghosts. It has the Horror. It has the Drama. But most of all, it has the gorgeous costumes. Grab your top with the biggest sleeves and join us for this creepy, bloody romp through the Victorian

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92:05

Om Shanti Om- What the Fish?!

Haute Set ·

2025/04/01

That's Bollywood, baby! Our first episode from Bollywood and we picked a real gem. This movie has so much stuff in it, you really can't believe it. Stunning work from a team of designers that show you that yes the 70's had all the colors, and yes 2007 does too. And the SUNGLASSES!Special guest on the episode- Aida the cat makes several contributions. Because we uplift women's voices

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82:33

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once - That IS Punk

Haute Set ·

2025/03/25

This is the only movie you ever need to see about the multiverse. Seriously, everyone please stop trying, this movie perfected the genre. Come with us on a cosmic journey through time and place where nothing matters, so everything is possible. Just bring the essentials: your fanny pack, some googly eyes, and your best space-queen-cult leader-bagel outfit. Let's unlock our unused

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77:23

Hero- 2 Lies and 1 Truth

Haute Set ·

2025/03/18

Is this one of the most beautifully designed movies ever made? Certain corners of the internet really seem to think so. It's definitely a contender at the very least. We marvel at the mastery and try to stay in our cultural lane as viewers and fans. Come with us on this larger than life tale with a questionable

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75:26

Bram Stoker's Dracula- Tis the Man, Himself

Haute Set ·

2025/03/11

We have crossed oceans of time to find you. And to bring you into the the stunning visual world of renowned designer and artist Eiko Ishioka. No discussion of costume design can be complete without her. Please open your hearts, minds, and exposed jugular veins. This is the movie that dared ask the question- what if Dracula had the most luscious hair you've ever

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77:19

Amelie- A Whole New Oeuvre

Haute Set ·

2025/03/04

Bonjour ma cherie! Welcome to the new season of the show! We are embracing color and big design. What better way to kick it off than the movie that spawned a million twee alt girls? Amelie is a style role model who is deep in her vigilante era. And the world she lives in is a place of beauty. The harmony of costumes, sets, and props in this movie is absolutely stunning. A must watch.And hopefully this episode is a must

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73:58

The Fifth Element- Is That Her Skin?

Haute Set ·

2025/02/03

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale! We're getting some color and vibrancy and really wild textiles to finish out this season. We praise aliens, people who work with vinyl, and the majesty of Ruby Rhod. And the Diva, can't forget about the diva. Climb into your pods and don't forget to tip your flight attendants, she's got to keep that wig in tip-top shape!We're taking a few weeks off before we return for season 3 with a whole new theme. End

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88:28

Batman (1989) & The Dark Knight- I Can Fix Him

Haute Set ·

2025/01/28

It's dark, it's moody, there are suits everywhere, it must be Batman. This episode we delve into 2 versions of Gotham that reflect the times they were made in. And the gangs all here, most notably The Joker. But he's got enough style to fill a whole gang. The costumes in both movies help delicately walk the line between the real world and cartoon world.Season 2 is rapidly coming to an end! You either die a hero, or you pod long enough to become the

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85:53

Fight Club- This 'GAP' Prison

Haute Set ·

2025/01/21

This episode is a sucker punch right to the ear.Melinda finally gets revenge for having to watch Hook earlier this season by making Ariel revisit a movie she never wanted to see again. In keeping with the themes of this movie, it's the most contentious episode to date. But it's a clean fight. At least something that can be agreed on, the costumes here are

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86:07

Pleasantville- That Bullet Bra...!!

Haute Set ·

2025/01/14

Let's travel to a pretty suburban 1950's fantasy world full of NPC's as they discover free will. And I think we all know what a suburban fantasy of this time looks like (W H I T E). Truth, courage, art, and sexuality make the world transform from gray to technicolor. Grab your umbrellas, its getting stormy out.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120789/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_pleasantvhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-oct-23-ca-35478-story.html

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92:33

The Secret Garden & A Little Princess- My First Manic...

Haute Set ·

2025/01/07

These movies have everything: The British colonization of India, pretty hair bows, sad rich white children, severe emotional neglect, a stunning rococo-esque garden, racism, all green everything, child labor, beautiful natural textiles. What more could you want?https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108071/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_secret%2520gardenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113670/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520little%2520prinMusic: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

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86:13

Jurassic Park- Costume Designers Are Extinct

Haute Set ·

2024/12/24

Friends, you have no idea where this episode is headed. We didn't know when we picked this movie. This episode is nothing less than investigative journalism in the form of looking at the first page of google results. There's nothing more to say, just listen.There might also be some background noises in this episode. Don't forget this is the season of

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87:26

Mean Girls & Legally Blonde- Every Kind of Tank Top

Haute Set ·

2024/12/17

The power of the color pink is in full force here! These movies are about the same thing; how you dress will determine how people see you and what they think you're capable of. And you better own it. The early 00's were a wild time in Girl World, and not just because of the crazy fashion trends.But we're inviting you to sit with us for this episode. And we don't do that a lot, so you should know that this is, like, a really big deal. This is gonna be exactly like senior year, except for

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77:58

Indiana Jones- Emotionally, We Are Laying Down

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2024/12/10

Friends, this one was a bit FRAUGHT. While as kids we loved and delighted in the adventures of Mr. Henry Jones Jr (alias Indiana Jones) it's hard to ignore...so much in these movies. Join us for an unmoored traipse through the original trilogy with only a brief cameo by Temple of Doom because you know why. We don't really need to say it.This is about as un-researched as it gets. And in that way we have upheld our promise to

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90:42

10 Things I Hate About You- Oh...Her...

Haute Set ·

2024/12/03

The American high school experience is so universal, even Shakespeare wrote about it. Or is it the other way around? There's only one way to find out! This movie delivers all the best fashion looks you could ever want from 1999. It was the age of limited hair/makeup skills but limitless personal style and confidence. Where do you fall on the princess -- shrew

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82:49

The Mummy- Something for Everyone and Everything for...

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2024/11/26

We all know why this was such a formative movie for a lot of people, do we really have to spell it out? Beyond the beautiful (H O T) and charming cast, there is sadly a lot to unpack here regarding colonization, culture appropriation, and exoticization in Hollywood. And we examine how our education system set us up to recognize and question none of this at all. But at least we got to dress up like Roman Senators and Cave Men at school! Join us in the sandy snow globe that is this tale of

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92:16

This Podcast K*lls Fascists- A Very Special Episode

Haute Set ·

2024/11/19

We're processing the rise of fascism in real time here folks. This episode may not be what you need right now! At all! But we needed to do it in order to move forward with why we are making this show. Join us if you feel up to it.And we still are talking about movies here- and only kind of talking about costumes. We cover the movies that taught millennials how to fight fascism. Ariel selected V for Vendetta and Melinda selected The Truman Show. Honorable mentions (and mild spoilers for) The Hunger

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85:15

Clueless and Empire Records- The Man is Keeping You Down

Haute Set ·

2024/11/12

**This episode was recorded before the US Presidential Election, that's why we sound happy**Come One, Come All! Capitalist Queens and Warriors fighting The Man! 1995 had something for everyone. We are watching important movies that established teen culture and gave us fashion icons to aspire to. These kids were so cool and had it all figured out. In retrospect, they are babies! Mere children. However, the clothes are timeless. Dust off those plaid miniskirts and grab your combat boots or your jimmy

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1:06

Taking the Week Off!

Haute Set ·

2024/11/05

Hi friends! Our next episode will be released next Tuesday! Today is election day for us and we are trying to make it through the week mentally, spiritually, emotionally.If you are able to vote and have not yet, please vote!! The future is in our hands.See you next week.

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