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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

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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

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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

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The complicated history of Starfleet’s minidress uniform

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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