This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re setting off on an adventure with a true classic—Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Spencer is joined by the legendary costume designer who first brought Indiana Jones to life, Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Together, they dig into the origins of this cinematic icon—from collaborating with Steven Spielberg and dressing Harrison Ford to crafting the now-legendary look, the fedora heard ’round the world, and...Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?But beware… the adventure doesn’t end there! After this conversation, Elizabeth and Spencer open the tomb on our coveted Spooky Season lineup—revealing the chilling films that will carry us through October.

Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, we have fought our way to the Labyrinth episode of The Art of Costume Podcast! This week, Elizabeth and Spencer are joined by special guest cohost and Labyrinth expert, Ava Youssefi, for a journey into the Goblin King’s maze. Together, they dive into Jim Henson’s fantastical underground world—where muppets reign supreme, a certain oversized fuzzy friend steals our hearts, and Sarah’s dreamy costumes guide her on a quest to save Toby. Of course, we couldn’t talk Labyrinth without the unforgettable Jareth—played by none other than David Bowie—whose glitter, glam, and… codpiece left an impression as legendary as the film itself.So grab your ball gown, practice your best riddle-solving skills, and join us for a magical episode filled with music, mischief, and costumes that make this cult classic shine.

In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, we step into the royal court with Elizabeth (1998), featuring the Oscar-nominated costumes of Alexandra Byrne.

Travel back to the dawn of Elizabeth I’s reign, as the young queen played by Cate Blanchett navigates treachery, power, and passion on her path to becoming the legendary Virgin Queen. From gilded gowns dripping in pearls to the stark, iconic white visage that would define her image for centuries, Byrne’s costumes capture both the vulnerability of a woman and the majesty of a monarch in the making.