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Voice Of Costume - The Untold Stories of Unseen Artists

Catherine Baumgardner - Costume Designer and Educator

The stories behind the stories — from the artists who build the worlds we love. Voice of Costume goes far beyond fabric and fittings. This podcast is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how film, television, and theater are actually made — told by the artists who rarely get the spotlight but shape everything you see on screen. Each episode features candid conversations with costume designers and creative collaborators working at every level of the industry. They share the real stories:

tv & film design

All Episodes

51:44

The Secrets of Thrifting Vintage Tees & Legal...

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2026/09/04

Sterling Point costume designer Marissa Schwartz reveals the thrifted secrets and Chanel dreams behind Amazon Prime's breakout summer drama. Marissa joins Voice of Costume with Catherine Baumgardner to share her creative origin story — from color-coded childhood outfits to a fashion-school detour that led her, unexpectedly, into television costume design. She opens up about the "kismet" chain of connections that landed her the Sterling Point job despite union barriers, and dives deep into building

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35:59

Building 75 Costumes for a 25 Minute Episode with...

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2026/09/02

Talking Big Bang Theory spinoffs to superhero suits and 3D-printed icicles — costume design 'behind the seams' at its best! Costume designer Valerie Klarich returns to Voice of Costume to unpack her wild ride designing "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," the HBO Max spinoff of The Big Bang Theory. Valerie shares how a decade-long friendship with Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is the New Black) led to the job of a lifetime, and how she battled imposter syndrome before landing it. She dives deep into the

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01:00:02

Creating Luxury Looks from Street Market Clothes with...

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2026/08/21

Costume designer Vera Chow joins Voice of Costume for a fascinating conversation about Hulu's The Season—and how culture can completely change the meaning of what we wear. Growing up in Hong Kong before building a career across the U.S. and Asia gave Vera a unique understanding of the invisible rules behind clothing. She breaks down the difference between Hong Kong's British-influenced old money and flashier new money, why presentation carries different expectations there than in America, and how

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56:05

The Mindset to Reimagine Little House on the Prairie...

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2026/08/19

Come for Little House on the Prairie. Stay for one of the great conversations we've had about living a creative life. Costume designer Mitchell Travers joins Voice of Costume for one of our favorite conversations in the history of the show—a deeply thoughtful look inside the new Little House on the Prairie, and an unexpectedly inspiring conversation about creativity, history, collaboration, and building a meaningful career. For fans who grew up with the beloved Michael Landon series, Mitchell

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24:05

The Hidden Costume Stories of Bridgerton Season 4 -...

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2026/08/17

John Glaser is back and this time... in black! For Bridgerton fans of Season 4, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the costumes shaping Sophie and Benedict's love story—from Sophie's silver masquerade gown and Cinderella-inspired transformation to Benedict's softer country wardrobe, the redesigned Bridgerton maid uniforms, the long-awaited masquerade ball, and the surprising use of black in a world known for pastels, romance, and fantasy. John Glaser reveals how costume design

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37:29

How Do You Build 1880s New York From 50,000 Images...

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2026/06/19

The Gilded Age looks like living art—but Kasia Walicka-Maimone reveals the research, strategy, color, and craft behind every gown. Costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone joins Voice of Costume to discuss designing HBO's The Gilded Age, the Julian Fellowes period drama where 1880s New York society becomes a runway of power, wealth, old money, new money, and visual storytelling. Kasia traces her path from growing up in rural Poland, surrounded by nature and imagination, to making her own clothes,

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54:03

Are We Dressing for Ourselves Or for Everyone...

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2026/06/16

What do our clothes reveal when status, shame, ambition, and self-protection begin controlling the person we pretend to be? Costume designer Olga Mill joins Voice of Costume for a thoughtful deep dive into Season 2 of Netflix's BEEF, exploring how clothing can expose the hidden anxieties beneath wealth, taste, success, and carefully constructed identities. Olga traces her journey from immigrating from Ukraine and learning to "read the room" visually to studying costume design at NYU and cold-calling

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18:20

How Colleen Atwood Built the Gothic World of...

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2026/06/05

Legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood joins Voice of Costume for a fascinating look inside the gothic fashion and visual storytelling of Netflix's Wednesday. She explains how costume design begins with reality, then shifts slightly into the strange, stylized world of Tim Burton—where clothing must feel imaginative while remaining true to the character wearing it. Colleen explores Wednesday Addams' emotional evolution, her growing friendship with Enid Sinclair, and how costumes subtly express

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35:04

Finding Confidence and Freedom In How You Dress with...

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2026/06/01

Emily in Paris isn't just fashion fantasy—it's a bold, maximalist manifesto for color, confidence, and dressing without rules. Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi joins Voice of Costume for a joyful, fashion-filled deep dive into the Netflix phenomenon Emily in Paris, created by Darren Star and starring Lily Collins. Marylin shares how legendary Sex and the City costume designer Patricia Field chose her for the series, opening the door to a liberating creative world where "we don't care about reality"

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52:08

Stranger Things Costume Secrets Fans Haven't Heard...

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2026/05/30

Stranger Things fans know the looks are iconic—but Amy Parris reveals the hidden design choices that shaped Eleven, Eddie, Nancy, Erica, and Hawkins itself. Costume designer Amy Parris joins Voice of Costume for a deep dive into the unforgettable world of Stranger Things, sharing how she designed costumes for Seasons 3, 4, and 5 of the global Netflix phenomenon. From handmade sweaters and custom jeans to vintage fabrics, distressed battle-worn clothes, stunt multiples, and character-defining

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52:48

Sourcing Vintage 1970's Designs to Color in the Cold...

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2026/05/28

A 1970s spy thriller shouldn't look gray—and Anastasia Magoutas explains how color, character, and costume rewrite the Cold War. Costume designer Anastasia Magoutas joins Voice of Costume to discuss designing PONIES for Peacock, starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, and how she built a vibrant, stylish, emotionally grounded 1970s spy world. Raised in Queens by Greek immigrant parents, Anastasia shares how curiosity, theater, art school, NYU, and hands-on collaboration shaped her path from

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45:40

Superheroes, Reboots, and Telling Your Actors No with...

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2026/05/26

From Spider-Verse super suits to The Burbs' danger-red Easter eggs, Trayce Field reveals how costume design becomes character. Costume designer Trayce Field joins Voice of Costume for a vibrant, deeply human conversation about creativity, collaboration, leadership, and visual storytelling. She traces her path from a multicultural childhood and vintage-clothing obsession to a career designing for Poker Face, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Burbs, Spider-Noir, Spaceballs 2, and more. Trayce

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35:38

Inside the Creative Pressure Cooker of The Bear with...

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2026/05/17

How do costumes quietly reveal grief, ambition, identity, burnout, and healing? In this deeply insightful conversation, The Bear costume designer Courtney Wheeler breaks down the emotional storytelling hidden inside every sweater, suit, vintage tee, and color palette across seasons 3 and 4 of the hit FX series. From designing Carmy's evolving silhouettes in Copenhagen and New York, to shaping Sugar's motherhood arc, Richie's growing confidence, and Donna's emotional recovery through wardrobe,

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53:22

The Secret Art of Budgeting Million-Dollar Characters...

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2026/05/13

Inside the costumes of Apple TV+'s Imperfect Women: Tiffany Hasbourne reveals how fashion, psychology, collaboration, and storytelling shaped every character. In this deeply inspiring conversation, costume designer Tiffany Hasbourne pulls back the curtain on the creative process behind Imperfect Women — exploring how wardrobe becomes emotional storytelling. From collaborating with Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss to working with luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, Coach, and Ralph Lauren,

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01:01:20

From a Broken Jaw to Iconic TV Costumes with Daniel...

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2026/05/01

From a bullied rural kid to Emmy-nominated costume designer—this is a masterclass in creativity, resilience, collaboration, and storytelling through design. Daniel Lawson pulls back the curtain on shaping the visual identity of hit television series like Elsbeth, The Good Wife, and The Good Fight. In this deeply inspiring conversation, acclaimed costume designer Daniel Lawson shares how a humble upbringing in rural Indiana—marked by hard work, limited resources, and early bullying—unexpectedly

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59:27

Reinventing the Iconic: The Missteps and...

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2026/04/29

Inside Gilead like never before—youth, color, power, and hidden control. A costume designer reveals how The Testaments reshapes a dystopian world. In this richly detailed conversation, host Catherine Baumgardner sits down with acclaimed costume designer Leslie Kavanagh to explore the visual storytelling behind The Testaments—the highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid's Tale based on The Testaments book series. Kavanagh reveals how the series shifts perspective—moving from oppression seen from the

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51:47

From Barnyard Dress-Up to Netflix's Virgin River with...

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2026/04/14

In this inspiring deep dive, Virgin River costume designer Judith Feller shares her journey from a wildly imaginative childhood—playing dress-up on a remote farm—to shaping the visual identity of one of Netflix's most beloved series. Feller unpacks how creativity, limited resources, and a hands-on upbringing fueled her passion for fashion, eventually leading her from fashion design into film and television. She reveals the realities of breaking into the industry—starting at the bottom, grinding

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54:47

Leaving Gucci for Hollywood and Post-Apocalyptic...

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2026/04/09

From fashion runways in Milan and Paris to Hollywood film sets, this powerful conversation dives into the journey of a visionary costume designer redefining storytelling through wardrobe. In this episode, Catherine Baumgardner sits down with "Coxy," the costume designer behind Paradise Season 2, to explore how costume design, character psychology, and cinematic storytelling collide. Coxy shares her emotional turning point—losing her mother—which sparked a bold leap from high-fashion (working with

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01:12:03

Stretching $25K Across Decades and 140 Looks with...

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2026/02/17

Listen in for a masterclass on how to tell a story with 140 looks, on a $1M indie, across decades, with 10 days of prep time! In this deeply moving and craft-rich conversation, host Catherine Baumgardner speaks with costume designer Maggie Whitaker about her extraordinary journey designing the film Fairyland. Whitaker traces her roots from a theater-first upbringing shaped by old movies, regional summer stock, and a love of history—training that quietly prepared her for the chaos and poetry of

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48:05

Adapting A Book and One's Ego with Colin Wilkes -...

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2026/02/15

Creative leadership isn't control—it's vulnerability, collaboration, and choosing the right moments to stand firm. In this vibrant and deeply reflective conversation, host Catherine Baumgardner sits down with costume designer Colin Wilkes, whose work brings emotional texture and visual storytelling to the Netflix adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation. Wilkes traces a creative journey rooted in rural freedom, theater, opera, and early storytelling—spaces where imagination and observation shaped a

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