Voice Of Costume - Creating Character through Costume Design

Ready to hear about the fastest, wildest, craziest costume design job?  This episodes gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look of how the costumes for Dancing With The Stars comes together! Daniela and Steven discuss with Catherine how in-depth and wild the ride is to build the costumes for the dancers without knowing the choreography or exactly what is going to happen. Hear how they have learned to 'see colors' now by just listening to the music. The 1000's of hours of work that get pressed into 4 days is astounding as you listen to this episode.  You won't leave this episode and not be in agreement that creating costumes for Dancing With The Stars is truly the "Amazing Race of Costuming" Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between  Daniela Gschwendtner, Steven Lee and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Elisabeth (Liz) Vastola found her way to costuming by testing several industries through internships and being inspired by Broadway as a youth. Coming out of her shell in high school through the wardrobe she wore inspired her as well. Listen in on Liz's story as she shares inspirational truth, struggles and creative collaboration it takes to be a working costume designer! You will walk away inspired to go create yourself! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Liz Vastola and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Catherine Baumgardner hosts Costume Designer Sarah Evelyn as they share behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. Sarah shares stories of how she started her career in costume design at age 37, how her "never say no" mindset lead to her meeting director David Leach, and how collaboration led to the iconic looks of the movie The Fall Guy. She shares about her new show Paradise and tons of insights into how to be a successful creative professional! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Sarah Evelyn and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Tune in for a fantasy deep dive! Sharon shares how her experience on expensive commercials, small projects and even working the circus helped her in designing the Amazon TV series Wheel of Time. Listen in for great insights to how her mindset helps her in her career, designs, and relationships. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Sharon Gilham and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Listen in on how Mayou tells how her mother knew she was interested in design at a very early age, how she got started in design, and her experience on designing and helping create Amazon's epic series, "House of David" based on the Old Testament story of King David. Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Mayou Trikerioti and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Kerry Weinrauch knew she wanted to design clothes at the age of 12. Her story will inspire both creatives and parents alike to tune into the child wanting to create within all of us. She shares her story of how she got started, insights into working Supernatural and the new CBS show "Watson". Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Kerry Weinrauch and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Costume Designer Richard Cooke shares how the movie Dangerous Liasons changed his life, the moment he found his passion, picking his own wardrobe at age 3, how stepping away taught him how to design better, working Pride and Prejudice and his creative process on his latest show Joan.  Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! At the end hear the insightful deep dive and rapid fire questions! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Richard Cooke and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Costume Designer Anna Terrazas shares how the James Bond film, Spectre, changed Mexican culture, how she values building every costume, taking value in every day, being a working mother and her work on her latest projects including Pedro Paramo.  Listen in and be inspired to create and live life to the fullest! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Anna Terrazas and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Maria Aguilar shares such great perspective on life and how to approach tough situations. Listen in on specific things she has learned from people she has worked with and her experience on High School Musical: The Musical: The series Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Maria Aguilar and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Tish Monaghan has a long ranging career in Costume Design. Retiring after this last project "Percey Jackson and the Olympians" she shares her journey from getting started to now retiring. She shares what she has learned over the years and insights into behind the scenes stories. Truly an episode to glean from! Watch more episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Tish Monaghan and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Cynthia Summers is an award winning costume designer that has worked on such projects as "The Last of Us", "Goosebumps", "Snowpiercer", "The Baby-Sitters Club" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events". Hear how she got started, how her dad's blueprints for ships inspired her, and inspirational lessons she has learned along the way! Watch episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Cynthia Summers and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Annie Bloom gives insights into how Tim Allen stayed cool in his Santa suit, how she came from small town Iowa to Hollywood, and how much her daughter has impacted her life. Listen in for a super Christmas-y episode with a lot of heart and inspiration! Watch episodes on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Annie Bloom and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

Explore the creative world of Emmy-nominated costume designer Stacy Caballero, known for her work on Marvel's "Echo" and assisting on other blockbuster films like "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." In this exclusive interview, Stacy shares her inspiring journey from LSU to Hollywood, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural research that brought Choctaw traditions to life in her designs. Discover how modern technology, including 3D printing, plays a role in crafting costumes for fantasy and sci-fi productions. Watch on youtube: @voiceofcostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Stacy Caballero and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ #StacyCaballero #MarvelEcho #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #ThorRagnarok #WakandaForever #MarvelStudios #costumeDesigner #behindthescenes

Join us for an exclusive interview with award-winning costume designer Carol Case, best known for her work on hit series like *Fargo* and *Billy the Kid*! Carol dives deep into the creative process behind some of TV's most iconic looks, including Juno Temple's unforgettable yellow cardigan and Jon Hamm's rugged sheepskin coat in *Fargo* Season 5. Discover how she overcomes extreme weather challenges, collaborates closely with actors, and crafts costumes that bring characters' stories to life. Curious about what it's like designing for intense winter shoots in Canada or blending historical accuracy with storytelling in Westerns? Carol shares fascinating behind-the-scenes details, plus her personal journey from Alberta to designing for Hollywood. Whether you're a film enthusiast or costume design lover, this interview is packed with insights you won't want to miss! We are now on YouTube so come watch us and subscribe! The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Carol Case and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ #CostumeDesign #FargoSeason5 #JunoTemple #JonHamm #BehindTheScenes #FargoTVSeries #FilmAndTVCostumes #HollywoodCostumeDesigner #BillyTheKidTVSeries #WinterFilmShoots #CharacterDrivenCostumes #TVShowWardrobe #CostumeDesignProcess #HollywoodInsider #FargoInterview #CostumeDesignerInterview #PeriodDramaCostumes #CreativeProcessInFilm #FargoCostumeDesign #BillyTheKidCostumeDesign

Discover the stunning costume designs of Mekel Bailey in the Netflix series Baby Reindeer. Elevate your look with inspiration from Mekel's unique creations and learn how he overcomes the imposter syndrome in the industry. Watch and Subscribe to us on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfCostume The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Mekel Bailey and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world.  Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Daniel Orlandi and Catherine Baumgardner. Video available on Youtube - www.youtube.com/@voiceofcostume see previous guests: https://voiceofcostume.com/ Topics Include: Daniel's beginnings His first job Working for Bob Mackie Borderlands job Designing costumes for characters in Borderlands Sandra Bullock's costume in Blind Side Favorite Movies Places to Travel #costumedesign #costumedesigners #behindthescenes #costume

We are now on YouTube!   https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfCostume Go there and comment on what you enjoyed most about this episode. The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Leila Heise and Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/ Topics Covered: Growing up as an actor  How a dislocated knee changed the course of her life 1st paid costume design job From stage to TV in Dallas Getting attached to The Chosen as costume designer Coming onto The Chosen mid-season one Growth from a 5 person crew Use of color in The Chosen costumes Jesus and the Blue Sash Research. Research. Research. Distinguishing the Sanhedrin Finding research at an estate sale Jewelry as the icing Costuming the 5000 Shopping LA fashion district Inspiration comes from anywhere Nonstop building Advice to live by Listening to the actors when designing Film can watch over and over again Place to travel The impact of The Chosen around the world

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Tom Broecker and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Tom - An Emmy-award winning costume designer. Working for Saturday Night Live since 1994. He also costume designed 30 Rock, House of Cards, The Comeback and multiple Broadway hits. Topics Include: First paid costume job Juilliard School of Music Hesitating going to SNL   The new Opera “Grounded” “Creativity spawns Creativity” Technology that helps Process vs Results   Love of the theatre “the true art of detachment” The Christmas Carol example Hunger Games sketch example Pivot entire cast costume in 1 hour!   Deep Dive (min 20) What do you like about yourself? Any area too hard on yourself? 80% rule Tough aspect of Contemporary Let the joke lead the costume Bob Mackie The gift of the job His favorite costume Nostalgia dangers

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Safowa Bright Bitzelberger and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: mmigrant doctor and nurse parents Malta and African roots Being shaped by being unique Being adaptable and flexible Artistic threads as a youth Working in Apparel Design Styling in the Music Business   Starting at the bottom Having a good head on your shoulders Mastering your craft at an indie level   Griselda (Min 16)   costume designer vs costume supervisor A gift of a long prep time Designing the arc of Griselda Story of the Earrings Difficulty of pivoting a head of department Challenges of managerial logistics with supervisor Challenges of creative opinions with designer   Defining Success Finding a new balance Consumed by the Craft   Favorite Rewatch Movie Favorite place to visit

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Alayna Bell-Price and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Raised by a hard working, single mom Desire to be different Finding design in college Dressing her great-grandmother Great-grandmother inspiration Columbia College Styling for Athletes and Pageants Month in LA college course Internship out of that A job and career launched 19-year old stylist   FIRST COSTUME JOB Magic Mike XXL The LA Grind Trailer Costumer for Season 1 Encouraged to Assistant Design Season 2 Costume Design at 25 for Season 3   Process for keeping continuity accurate Shooting the End First 911 real calls heightened Jennifer Love Hewitt Wedding Dress Experience Crying as a wedding dress litmus test   Great advice Not “show friendship” Don't “shrink to fit because you feel you  don't belong” Defining success Keeping things light-hearted Seize the opportunities    Favorite Movie Favorite Genre Favorite Places to Visit

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Anne Dixon and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Anne - Anne's design career includes designing for theatre, ballet, ice skating, opera, film, and television. A few of her film and series credits include: The Shrouds, The Marsh King's Daughter, Falling, Lost Girl, Anne with an E, and The Dead Don't Hurt (written and directed by Viggo Mortenson) Topics Include: Childhood with a father news producer Making clothes for dolls and sister First job at regional theatre Traveling costuming theatre Enjoying the adventure Schooling in London The apprenticeship that launched her Following the inspiration  Only live once perspective DEAD DONT HURT (min 15) Getting the job There's no one path Viggo - writer/director/composer Creating from the music Collaborating with Viggo Research and Look Books Clothes from the ‘First Nations' Importance of ‘strong truth' in the design Lead Character Design Arc Shades of Red for her arc Challenges to overcome Working in Durango, Mexico DEEP DIVE: Proud aspects of oneself Commitment choices now Favorite movie Favorite place to visit An inspirational creative book

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Annie Symons and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Annie - Costume Designer for Worried About A Boy, Crimson Petal & the White, Great Expectations, The Hollow Crown, Guy Ritchie's King Arthur, My Policeman and Mary and George Topics Include:  Parents influence in the arts Pilot dad who also painted and made super 8 films Falling in love with costume room Instant best friend with a costume designer  Starting at age 14 in stage Deconstructing old wardrobe Art School Making clothes for bands in 80's Getting starting in music videos  Journey to TV and Film Ideal Format - Indie Film Fun of Researching Period Mary and George Process 120 person department Lightning sketches Contemporary much more challenging More voices in the room Working with Actors Solutions arriving in your sleep Adding subtext in costumes Great team of Mary and George Learned about herself Words of advice What all should know about costumes Favorite Movies Favorite places to visit

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Loulou Bontemps and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Loulou - Costume Designer for The Covenant, Operation Fortune, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Henry Cavill and Carry Elwes), and Netflix series The Gentlemen (created by Guy Ritchie) Topics Include: Mom running an antique shop and making her clothes Dad encouraging her to sketch daily Entry into costume design First few jobs as a designer First working with Guy Ritchie Hard to transition from assistant to lead designer PROCESS: creating with Guy Ritchie The Gentlemen Netflix Series Creating the silhouettes The costumes reflecting the characters American version of show idea! The British ditto suit PROCESS: The most expensive outfit - the “chicken suit” story Elevating a scene into an iconic moment An emotional moment enhanced w/costume PROCESS: Creating the character in the first fitting “How do you want to feel in it?” The emotion of a look PROCESS: How to read the script and research Learning Sustainability When your costumes impact brands *Father's words of wisdom* Being Brave Favorite Films to Rewatch Favorite Places to Visit Design Hacks *Restyle your own closet Accept your body shape

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Ann Foley and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Ann - Costume Designer of The Spiderwick Chronicles, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Godzilla vs Kong, The Last of Us, Skyscraper, and Altered Carbon and the first four seasons of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Topics Include: Moving around as a child First time on set in Georgia Inspired by Julie Weiss Moving to LA with $500 Personality as a child Motivated by being scared Altered Carbon World Building   Talking Spiderwick (min 9) Getting attached The design team chemistry Inspiration for design work Working with the book authors The color Red Easter egg design finds in Thimbletack Costume Design Agents of Shield fanbase reaction to Costumes Learning how to pivot Just keep moving Inspired by Michael Wilkinson for a solution Spiderwick creature design The pedal dress origins Proud moment(s) A real Thimbletack for fittings Favorite Movies Favorite places to visit Pirates House Chasing your dreams    

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Michael Wilkinson and Catherine Baumgardner. Please Welcome Michael - Costume Designer of Garden State, American Hustle, and Babel, Man of Steel, 300, Tron Legacy, Watchmen, Terminator Salvation, Twilight's Breaking Dawn, Andor and sci-fi series 3 Body Problem Topics Include: Growing up in Sydney A Dresser at the Opera Going to a theatre school NIDA A designer that has powerful impact on him Constant communication of ideas The actor - costume designer collaboration A good challenge with lighting clothes on Tron 3 Body Problem - starting at zero Mindset needed 3 Body Problem (min 16) Diving In with “Science Realism” Where do you begin? The Magnitude of multiple worlds The end product reaction Panama Canal buzz Creating a completely unique character Going from small scale designer to large scale designer Zack Snyder giving Michael that opportunity 300 experience Working on American Hustle David ORussell's process “Humanity” How to choose projects Being an influence  Favorite pair of shoes Favorite movie to rewatch Favorite place to visit

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Allyson Fanger and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Allyson - This fabulous costume designer is well known for her design work on Shrinking starring Harrison Ford, the Netflix series: Grace and Frankie starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, and Apples Never Fall TOPICS INCLUDE:  STARTING OUT: Growing up in Minnesota Aunt Molly and her bag of jewelry Mom and her Vogue Magazines Dad outfit Travel influences Undirected and exploring Anthropology Degree influence The beauty of India Not knowing what to do with her life The moment she knew what she should do with her life Her first film Her first mentor in costume design Moving to LA Learning all the positions   COMING BACK (min 13): Taking a 7 year break to be a mom Being very directed and purposeful  Doing a favor that propelled her back Being a mom as a priority while working   GRACE & FRANKIE (min 19) Grace inspired by her mom Grace color palette and visual arc Frankie as the converse to Grace Frankie as colorful and chaotic “What would Sharon Davis do?” Taking more than one fitting to find it Finding it with Lily Tomlin   SHRINKING (min 33) Contrast colors for character mood   APPLES NEVER FALL (min 35) Contrast color to create a focal point Love designing families Using Brands to define characters Shop where the characters shop Characters “closet shopping” SPOILER - character arc reveal Many brands of tennis capsule looks Pickleball vs Tennis looks ‘Shapes of tennis looks' Breakdown of the Final Scene Looks Pajamas as a Final Look Relating to being a mom Fitting room with Sam Neill   PROCESS (min 56) Finding real people Staying goal oriented Working in LA Happiness as a costume designer   RAPID FIRE (min 68)

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Fernaz Khaki-Sadigh and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Fernaz - Costume Designer for television series including Upload, Marvel's Helstrom, The 100 and No Tomorrow, Van Helsing, and Avatar: The Last Airbender Topics Include: Growing up in TV in Iran MBA degree mixed with the BFA Design degree Marketing yourself as a designer Avatar: Last Airbender TV Show Getting the dream job Interview process Getting the “phone call” Actual design changes Example costume in a character arc Mixing time period, culture, and fantasy Preproduction testing 90 person costume crew Overcoming self-doubt Importance of Stepping away Inspired by female samurai warriors Advice for beginning designers Personal wardrobe story Bucket list jobs Favorite movie to rewatch and more!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Heather Pain and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Heather Pain -  Costume Designer for film, television, theater and commercials. She has designed for tv shows such as: TED, Ghosts, Single Parents, and Melissa and Joey. Topics Include: What is success Growing up Exploring design at a competitive college  Fashion Design vs Fashion Merchandising Her mentors Training Program Advice for aspiring designers Difficulty of period design Difficulty of contemporary design Designing TED Finding the ‘missing piece' Problem solving having Covid Challenges of Ghosts Reaching out to Jac West Going towards your fears Learning from failure Stages of Enjoying the Design Remembering 1990's fashion “Jean jacket queen” Rapid fire questions!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Matthew Hemesath and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Matthew Hemesath - T his amazing designer worked as an assistant and associate designer on the John Wick franchise, costume designer for The Unbreakable Kimmie Schmidt (Series Finale Movie) and series Dr. Death, Boomerang, The First Lady, and Tina Fey's Girls5Eva. Topics Include: One hit wonder or career Working on John Wick Growing up on a Dairy Farm Turning from actor to designer Older brother influence as designer Shadowed another designer Overcoming problems Value of sketching ideas Getting the job on Girls5Eva Bold email to Tina Fey Creating a storybook palette Pushback from actors on designs The life infused into theatre production Breaking down a TV script Keanu Reeves John Wick Recharging Want to visit Suggested place to visit Favorite Comedy Favorite Film When things go wrong forces creativity

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Danya Pink and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Danya Pink -  Costume Designer for Crazy, Stupid, Love; Tenacious D, Bumblebee, Badboys for Life, HBO's Lovecraft Country, And Netflix's Road House Topics Include: Getting started in Costume Tenancious D music video to film  Working for $100/day Realizing Clothing as Story Telling Crazy,Stupid, Love Steve Carrell Roadhouse Production Logistics Action impacting Design Selecting the pants Making the shirts Lovecraft Country Design Pitch Connor with no pants The jacket choice Needing Multiples  Pants that look good vs pants for action Rapid Fire questions!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Katie Irish and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Katie Irish - This Designer began as an assistant designer for Broadway shows like: Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fences, Shrek then moved on to The Americans Series and the mini-series about Lincoln's assassination, Manhunt on Apple+ Topics Include: Raised with a pilot father Theatre vs Scripted Tv Swimming in a pool vs swimming in the ocean Working while raising children Assistant on Spiderman on Broadway Working on the Americans Manhunt -  Surprising Colors of the period Creating a pitch deck for characters How to discuss budget with producers Metaphors/Anchors in Manhunt Stanton “Mars” as ‘the wolf' Symbolism that helps ground a character Flower symbolism in the period Mary Todd Lincoln's dress Traits she wish she had Words of wisdom A top place to travel A top costume movie Genre wants to design for

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Hannah Kittell and Catherine Baumgardner. Welcome Hannah Kittell - Molli and Max in the Future's costume designer stops by and talks creating futuristic looks on a tight budget Topics Include: Knowing at 3 years old she wanted to do costumes Lavar Burton being the first realization Geometry and History knowledge in costumes Drafting Civil War reenactment uniforms Getting into Independent film Working right out of college Importance small crew relationships vs big crew Saving costumes for reshoots Getting onto Molli and Max Coming up with the look Working with the director In camera vfx affecting costumes Preproduction  Power of a good script Bringing her daughter to set   Valuable lesson learned Great costume house to visit in NYC Movies to watch

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Mandi Line and Catherine Baumgardner. ** Some language in this episode ** Welcome Mandi Line - Fellow Podcaster and Costume Designer stops by! She has designed Costumes for Greek, Pretty Little Liars, Shameless, Charmed, Hulu series: Death and Other Details. Be sure and check out her podcast Convos with Costume Designers! Topics Include: Growing up Babysitter's Dead inspiration Death and Other Details Getting Attached to the project Working with multiple timelines & flashbacks Mandy Patinkin Why no Blue? Replicating the Queen Mary Shooting in Vancouver The “unseen” hard work in DAOD Her first Tattoo Friend's tv love Tough lesson to learn Redcarpet Dreams

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Sarah Cogan and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Sarah Cogan starting out 18 1/2 independent film $2000 budget for costumes One woman show of the entire costume department Huge importance of a set costumer Impact of not having a set costumer on set Owning her own costume rental house Hack for numerous background on a low budget Organization, Systems and Deadlines Oscar shortlisted short “Bienvenidos a Los Angeles” Her podcast on costumes The workshops she host for growing costume designers and filmmakers World building  Inherent conflict in the costumes  in world building Definition of Success Filmmaking is ultimately a “Service Business” Sarah's Screenplay reading Hack Life by Intention   Take Sarah's online workshops here: Sarahcogan/workshops  Use the promo code stated in the episode for 10% off! Voice of Costume IG - Follow us for future episodes!            

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Please comment and leave a 5-star review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Antoinette Messam and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Influence of parents and grandparents Jamaican childhood Inspired by the outdoors Starting as a model Journey from Modeling to Styling to Buyer for Film to Designer First show “Catwalk” Moment she knew Costume Design was the destination Realization of too many things going in life Doing your homework to get the job The importance of the message of Book of Clarence Research for 1st century production Directing the color palette you have available  Actor Feedback for contemporary vs period costumes Challenges of communication between different countries Working on two films Being a parent on a film set Needed mindset shift to take from the work day to home life Advice for her younger self Plus Deep Dive and Rapid Fire Questions! Antoinette's IMDB Antoinette IG Voice of Costume IG - Follow us for future episodes!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Jennifer Starzyk and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Growing up with a fashion conscious mom College journey and internships First costume credit and sleeping in Pioneer Town Working and Learning from many mentors Bringing joy to set everyday THE IRON CLAW Making costumes from scratch Designing for real people in the 1980's Symbolism in the character's belts Surprise impact of the Iron Claw story Hard lesson learned in life Why you should tell others your goals/dreams Genre wish to design for someday Movie that inspired Jennifer Advice for others Jennifer's IMDB Jennifer IG - @JenStarzyk Please leave a 5 Star Review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this fun, one-on-one conversation between Ellen Mirojnick and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Painting at 3 years old Art school at 5 years of age Leaping from fashion to film Memorable film experiences: Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, Chaplin Seeing the story first Her focus on 'contemporary design' Creating history versus interpreting history The rise of costume designers in the press Having a ‘classical eye' First Meeting with Christopher Nolan Steven Soderbergh reigniting her love for costume design How to handle big meetings Solving the problems of the job Creating the design for Oppenheimer Tackling the limitation of ‘no hats' Making a “fat free” film Working with Chris Nolan is like being on a super bowl winning team Costume details when shooting in IMAX The importance of the silhouette  Costume ‘arc' of Oppenheimer  Oppenheimer's personally created signature look Ellen's definition of ‘success' Ellen's motivation to keep going Letting creativity soar The Inspiration of museums Ellen Mirojnick IMDB Ellen's IG Please leave a 5 Star Review to help get the voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this fun, one-on-one conversation between Giovanni Lipari and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics Include: Growing up feeling restricted, leading to creative escapism Supportive parents in pursuing creativity His path into fashion industry Fashion industry vs costume design The beauty of history vs modern design Modern twist on historical time periods Staying faithful to the time period "shape" Transitioning a show to another costume designer Collaborating with another designer The creative process never stops Bringing items on trips that make you feel at home Plus rapid fire questions: Favorite Book Hopeful Time Period to Design Top places to visit in the world Craziest thing ever done Projects on the horizon Giovanni IG LipariGiovanni.comGiovanni IMDB PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!  

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this fun, one-on-one conversation between Oliver Garcia and Catherine Baumgardner. Topics include: Growing up in Canary Islands His brothers' influence on his creative journey Sandy Powell's influence and mentorship Pitching to get the job on "Chevalier" Designing and prepping a period film in 4 weeks Using color for theme and character Removing dripping wax from a costume Motivated by failure Who to surround yourself with olivergarcia.org/ Oliver's IMDB PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this fun, one-on-one conversation between Megan Gray and Catherine Baumgardner about Megan's latest project as the Costume Designer on the FX show "Murder at the End of the World". She shares the lessons of filming in Iceland weather and the creativity used within a restricted color palette.  Megan shares what she learned from large productions like Matrix Resurrections and DC's Birds Of Prey.  Megan Gray on IG meganbowmangray.com PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this encouraging, one-on-one conversation between Valerie Klarich and Catherine Baumgardner about Valerie's beginnings on Gossip Girl and Saturday Night Live to her latest project as the Costume Designer on the movie "Dicks: The Musical". Valerie shares a very insightful day-by-day breakdown for the frenetic process on SNL for the wardrobe department. Also, hear her inspirational thoughts on crowdsourcing your process to find the best ideas. Valerie IG Valerie's Website PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this enlightening, one-on-one conversation between red carpet designer, Shekhar Rahate, and Catherine Baumgardner about Shekhar's surprising journey from photographer to run way model to designer. Check out his streaming TV show "Red Carpet Ready" showing the process to create a gown for the red carpet. Red Carpet Ready TV Trailer Shekhar's IG PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!  

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this enlightening, one-on-one conversation between Trish Summerville and Catherine Baumgardner about Trish's process for design, managing her team, and reflecting on her journey in filmmaking.   Hear what Trish called, "Hoop It Out" to help herself and her team deal with stress during production! An inspiring conversation. One not to be missed. Do watch Trish's latest work "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and Trish's Oscar nominated work for "Mank" Trish IMDB trishsummerville.com PLEASE leave a 5 STAR REVIEW to help get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Comment and let us know what you thought of the episode!   ***LISTENER DISCRETION NOTE: Some explicit language used near end of episode but words are "silenced out"****  

The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. Listen in on this enlightening, one-on-one conversation between Dominique Dawson and Catherine Baumgardner about how Dominique started in her journey as a creative and creating the looks for her shows. Be sure to hear the great places that Dominique recommends to visit! Dominique shares her insights in creating the new Amazon show "SWARM" about an obsessed fan who goes to increasingly violent lengths for her favourite R&B singer.  **** listener warning as there is discussion about depression and suicide****    PLEASE leave a FIVE STAR ***** REVIEW to help us get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! Voice of Costume IG - Please let us know what you thought of the episode! Dominique IG - Please let Dominiqe know what you enjoyed about her interview! www.dominiquedawson.net  

This episode Catherine and Tiffany cover her journey from youth to today. How her parents influence set her on the trajectory she is on now and how they even continue to aid her insights into creative solutions. (Listen to how her father's scuba hobby helped her know how to design for a scene! ) Tiffany Hasbourne began building her career by styling for some of the biggest names in music such as 50 Cent, French Montana, Busta Rhymes, Nas, Missy Elliot and more. Hasbourne later expanded her career by designing for hit TV shows such as "Ballers" (HBO), "Shooter" (USA), "Atlanta" (FX) and more. In addition to designing looks for these series, she continues her styling with celebrity clients. Her latest film "Sweetwater" about Hall of Famer, Nat 'Sweetwater' Clifton, makes history as the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing how the game of basketball is played. PLEASE leave a FIVE STAR ***** REVIEW to help us get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! COMMENT at Voice Of Costume IG about what you learned from this episode! Leave a comment about what other questions you'd like us to ask in future episodes. Tiffany's IG  

Justine is back on the podcast! Listen to Episode 7 for a deep dive into her creative journey and process. This episode Catherine and Justine cover the inspirations and challenges of the limited-series "Transatlantic" about the inspiring true story of rescuing artists out of Nazi Germany in 1940. PLEASE leave a FIVE STAR ***** REVIEW to help us get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! COMMENT at Voice Of Costume IG about what you learned from this episode! Leave a comment about what other questions you'd like us to ask in future episodes. Topics in this episode covered include:  Using Vintage 80-year-old costumes Working in the actual locations Recreating period accuracy Finding crew overseas Language barrier woes Basing designs on real people Designing from the lead character outward Going from cheery to somber in the design Being in charge of Makeup also in France Analyze one's own work with critique and gratitude The "party" in the show and it's creative journey Rapid Fire questions and more! Follow Justine here: Justine Seymour Website Justine Seymour IMDB Justine Seymour IG

The “Voice of Costume” is an enlightening, one-on-one conversation between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design.  Do not miss this episode with the "Adorkable" Jennifer May Nickel!  This episode is a great entry to the podcast if you are looking for where to start! PLEASE leave a FIVE STAR ***** REVIEW to help us get the Voices of these Costume Designers into the world! COMMENT at Voice Of Costume IG about what you learned from this episode! Leave a comment about what other questions you'd like us to ask in future episodes. Listen in as Jennifer tells us about: How her childhood hobbies pointed to her career Her path to becoming a costume designer Design insights into creating comic book characters Why Jennifer likes to burn her own costumes Enjoying the “Rubik's Cube” of a costume designer's job The form-and-function needs in designing a costume Easter-eggs for fans to look for in Gotham Knights Designing for screen versus stage Breaking down a TV script for costumes and crew size Difference between costume designer and stylist Being “Adorkable” with her husband Places she recommends to travel Shoes she loves to wear on set And Much more!   Follow @Voice Of Costume IG Follow @JenniferMayDesigns IG JenniferMayDesigns Website Jennifer May Nickel IMDB

The “Voice of Costume” is an enlightening, one-on-one conversation between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design.  Kelly Kwon has been designing costumes for almost two decades. Learning to be nimble and creative on several movies with Hallmark and many other shows, she now sinks her creative teeth into a dream project called "Quasi" about a hapless hunchback who yearns for love, but finds himself in the middle of a murderous feud between the Pope and the king of France when each orders the hunchback to kill the other.  Listen in on her journey to find her creative spark in costume design and how she has flamed that into a long career doing what she loves. Hear how her travels around the world helped her designs with only a month of prep. Kelly shares specific, insightful stories of when things don't go as planned, you act fast with humility and get the job done! Kelly's approach to her work, career, family and hobbies should be inspiring to anyone who listens. Enjoy! Kelly Kwon IMDB Follow @Voice Of Costume IG

Elaine Montalvo started designing costumes for film and TV straight out of college. She shares how her attitude and work ethic in college created work for her immediately. Her career spans decades of films and tv shows including: Walking Dead, One True Loves, Blindspotting, Flamin' Hot, Big Time Rush and much much more.  Listen in to hear the design differences between an apocalyptic show like "Walking Dead" and a movie that spans years like "One True Loves". An episode with great insights about the problem solving every costume designer faces.  Elaine IMDB Follow @Elaine IG Follow @Voice Of Costume IG

Deborah L. Scott, has created an impressive tapestry of costume designs that include such beloved films as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, Legends of the Fall, Heat, The Patriot, Minority Report, Titanic, Avatar, Avatar: Way of Water and much more.  Do not miss out on this Academy Award winning costume designer discuss her process, building practically for a digital world, overcoming creative blocks and a heartwarming story about E.T.'s bathrobe. imdb - Wikipedia - Oscar Acceptance for Titanic

Costume designer Justine Seymour's work can be seen in Netflix hit German-American drama miniseries Unorthodox — currently streaming on the platform — for which she was nominated for an Emmy and won the German TV Award Best Costume Designer 2020. Host Catherine Baumgardner and Justine discuss her latest work on "Women of the Movement" and her process on that show and her creative journey.