Even from the dark depths of space, one could hear the blood-curdling screams of film and costume fans as The Horror Show opens to thunderous applause at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Beginning September 26, 2026, visitors can step…
Cleopatra Hail, listeners! This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re heading back to ancient Egypt—by way of 1963 Hollywood—as we unravel the epic, opulent, and outrageously chaotic story behind Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s Cleopatra. Spencer and Elizabeth dive into the legendary costumes designed by not one, not two, but three iconic designers—Irene Sharaff, Vittorio…
Pride & Prejudice On this episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, step into the English countryside with us as we revisit the costumes of Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice (2005), a film beloved for its romance, wit, and, of course, its stunning costumes by Jacqueline Durran—which earned her a very well-deserved first Oscar nomination.…
