Shaped by pragmatic dystopian worldbuilding, this show's costume design is deceptively clever.
On Apr 20, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The Oscars' costume design category is plagued by very obvious biases. Will 2023 shake things up?
On Mar 9, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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
From its 1960s roots to the present day, the Starfleet minidress reflects our evolving views on gender presentation.
On Sep 8, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
We explain the deceptively brilliant costume design of 'The Expanse.'
On Aug 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
This video essay explains why the MCU's costumes are secretly kind of... boring?
On Apr 8, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
This video digs into the ever-popular genre of Victorian period dramas.
On Mar 25, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
This video essay delves into why stormtroopers are a masterpiece of design.
On Feb 25, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
From 'I Love Lucy' to 'Friends,' sitcoms have a very specific visual language.
On Feb 12, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Combining anime influences with 1990s cybergoth fashion, 'The Matrix' boasts some truly brilliant costume design.
On Feb 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
This video essay digs into the clever, evocative costume choices of 'Hannibal.'
On Jan 28, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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
From 'John Wick' to 'Memento,' dead wives all receive the same bland costume design.
On Jan 4, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
'Alien' is praised for its production design and creature effects, but its costumes deserve attention too!
On Dec 17, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
From 1943 to the present day, we explore the fascinating evolution of the Batsuit.
On Dec 10, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw