Inside the post-apocalyptic costume design of ‘The Last of Us’
Shaped by pragmatic dystopian worldbuilding, this show’s costume design is deceptively clever.
On Apr 20, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Behind the Seams: The big problem with ‘Best Costume’ Oscar winners
The Oscars’ costume design category is plagued by very obvious biases. Will 2023 shake things up?
On Mar 9, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Behind the Seams: The brilliant costume design of ‘Andor’
From Mon Mothma’s chic formalwear to Syril Karn’s tailored uniforms, Andor’s costume design is a triumph of visual storytelling.
On Dec 30, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
How costume design shapes the worldbuilding of ‘The Expanse’
We explain the deceptively brilliant costume design of ‘The Expanse.’
On Aug 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why the MCU’s superhero costumes should look more like the comics
This video essay explains why the MCU’s costumes are secretly kind of… boring?
On Apr 8, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why is Hollywood so obsessed with Victorian movies?
This video digs into the ever-popular genre of Victorian period dramas.
On Mar 25, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The hidden genius of stormtrooper costume design
This video essay delves into why stormtroopers are a masterpiece of design.
On Feb 25, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘WandaVision’ and the secret language of sitcom costume design
From ‘I Love Lucy’ to ‘Friends,’ sitcoms have a very specific visual language.
On Feb 12, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why ‘The Matrix’s costume design still feels iconic today
Combining anime influences with 1990s cybergoth fashion, ‘The Matrix’ boasts some truly brilliant costume design.
On Feb 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Dressed to kill: The costume design of NBC’s ‘Hannibal’
This video essay digs into the clever, evocative costume choices of ‘Hannibal.’
On Jan 28, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Inside the Disney Princess dress phenomenon
How Disney used a particular style of dress to transform its cartoon princesses into an Avengers-style lineup.
On Jan 14, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why does every ‘dead wife’ character look the same in Hollywood movies?
From ‘John Wick’ to ‘Memento,’ dead wives all receive the same bland costume design.
On Jan 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Space truckers: Inside the blue-collar costume design of ‘Alien’
‘Alien’ is praised for its production design and creature effects, but its costumes deserve attention too!
On Dec 17, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The bizarre history of the Batsuit
From 1943 to the present day, we explore the fascinating evolution of the Batsuit.
On Dec 10, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Inside the subversively sexy costume design of ‘Hustlers’
This video essay explores the underrated brilliance of the Jennifer Lopez stripper movie ‘Hustlers.’
On Dec 3, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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