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The Queen of Versailles with Christian Cowan - The Costume House with Spencer Williams

EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 27 MIN

The Queen of Versailles with Christian Cowan - The Costume House with Spencer Williams

from The Art of Costume Podcast · host Spencer Williams & Elizabeth Joy Glass | The Art of Costume

In this episode of The Costume House, Spencer Williams steps into the dazzling world of Broadway with none other than world-renowned designer Christian Cowan. Known for dressing icons like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Zendaya, Christian makes his Broadway costume design debut with The Queen of Versailles.Spencer and Christian explore how he transitioned from the runway to the stage, what first drew him to the world of theater, and how he captured the spectacle, ambition, and unapologetic glamour of Jackie Siegel’s world. Christian opens up about building the show’s visual identity, crafting a larger-than-life Jackie for Kristin Chenoweth, and diving deep into historical silhouettes that would make any costume lover swoon.From the breathtaking Marie Antoinette gown adorned with hand-made silk flowers to the striking lilac python-skin dress, Christian breaks down the textures, textiles, and meticulous craftsmanship that shaped The Queen of Versailles into a feast of fashion, storytelling, and theatrical extravagance.-------The Queen of Versailles" is playing now through December 21, 2025 at the St. James Theatre. Head to queenofversaillesmusical.com to get your tickets now!

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