Stranger Things Costume Secrets Fans Haven't Heard Yet with Amy Parris

Stranger Things fans know the looks are iconic—but Amy Parris reveals the hidden design choices that shaped Eleven, Eddie, Nancy, Erica, and Hawkins itself. Costume designer Amy Parris joins Voice of Costume for a deep dive into the unforgettable world of Stranger Things, sharing how she designed costumes for Seasons 3, 4, and 5 of the global Netflix phenomenon. From handmade sweaters and custom jeans to vintage fabrics, distressed battle-worn clothes, stunt multiples, and character-defining silhouettes, Amy reveals just how much storytelling lives inside every garment. She discusses her path from altering clothes as a kid to breaking into film and television, then takes listeners behind the scenes of joining Stranger Things through research, family photos, yearbooks, teen magazines, thrifted snapshots, and real 1980s references. Amy explores the evolution of fan-favorite characters including Eleven, Will, Nancy Wheeler, Eddie Munson, and Erica Sinclair, explaining how each look reflects identity, trauma, growth, rebellion, and purpose. This episode is packed with Stranger Things costume secrets, 1980s fashion history, Hawkins character arcs, vintage sourcing, behind-the-scenes production stories, and the emotional labor of leading a massive costume department. For fans of Eleven's style, Eddie Munson's metal look, Nancy's battle-ready wardrobe, and the final season of Stranger Things, this is a must-listen. 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 with Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/