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Costumes and Coffee

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Conversations with the artists who create the latest in fashion, costume design and culture. Host: Jazmine Motley-Maddox Subscribe, grab a cup of your favorite coffee and tune in!

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Episodes

  1. "Final Cut" with Costume Designer and Writer Marjorie McCown

    Tune in as I chat with Costume Designer and Writer Marjorie McCown! Marjorie began her career in theatre in New York City before moving to LA to work in film and landing a job as Ruth Myers Assistant Costume Designer on "The Addams Family." She also worked on other A-list features including...

  2. "A Very Merry Beauty Salon" and more with Costume Designer Rhonney Greene

    Tune in as I chat with the legendary Rhonney Greene. Rhonney is the first Black man to design shows for BET, MTV and OWN networks. He is also the costume designer so many other projects including the first season of "Harlem," Tyler Perry's "The Have and Have Nots," "Single Black Female," the…

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  3. "Uglies" with Costume Designer Cris Araujo

    Tune in as I chat with Costume Designer Cris Araujo. We get into her love for creating costumes for futuristic worlds, her unique path from Key Costumer to Designer, her rich heritage and her love for top fashion designers like Rick Owens. Her latest film Uglies is based on the dystopian novel by...

  4. "Industry" with Costume Designer Laura Smith

    Tune in to my conversation with Costume Designer Laura Smith. Laura is behind all of the costumes in season 3 of the hit series "Industry". We get into the symbolism behind the looks plus the accessories. She shares where she was able to source such eye-catching pieces. If you're a fan of the…

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  5. "R & B" with Costume Designer Kairo Courts

    Tune in as I chat with Costume Designer Kairo Courts about her upcoming films “Ruth & Boaz” executive produced by Devon Franklin and the soon to be titled film starring KeKe Palmer and SZA. And of course we dish on the details of her other credits, which include “The Other Black Girl”, “Turtles…

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  6. "The Instigators" with Costume Designer Charlese Antoinette Jones

    Tune in as I chat with Costume Designer Charlese Antoinette Jones. Charlese's latest work can be seen in the action-packed movie "The Instigators" on AppleTV, which we dive into the details of how she paid homage to the city of Boston. She is also the renowned designer behind the looks in…

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  7. "The Bear" Costume Designer Courtney Wheeler

    Tune in as I chat with Emmy-nominated Costume Designer Courtney Wheeler about her recent nomination for her work on "The Bear" for FX. Courtney explored the great taste of culinary professionals and how aspects of their artistry often spilled over into the wardrobe - something she was able to...

  8. "Fargo" Costume Designer Carol Case

    Tune in as I talk to Carol Case, the Emmy-nominated Costume Designer for "Fargo" on FX. We discuss Carol’s brilliant designs and how she manages to create costumes for entirely new characters each episode. Carol also shares the experience of designing costumes to withstand the frigid temperatures...

  9. "The New Look" with Costume Designer Karen Muller Serreau

    Tune in as I talk to Karen Serreau, the Emmy-nominated Costume Designer for "The New Look" on AppleTV. We discuss Karen's trips through the Dior archives, what she learned from working so closely with Mr. Dior's dresses and how the design house praised her team for re-creating such iconic…

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  10. "The Righteous Gemstones" Costume Designer Christina Flannery

    Today, I'm talking to Costume Designer Christina Flannery, who is nominated for an Emmy for her contemporary designs in "The Righteous Gemstones" for HBO. We talk about how she and her team went all out this season, dressing characters in extravagant custom costumes, such as Aimee-Leigh’s...

  11. "Griselda" with Costume Designer Safowa Bright Bitzelberger

    Today, I’m talking with Costume Designer Safowa Bright Bitzelberger, who is nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series for her work on Netflix’s hit miniseries Griselda. Safowa is also the only black woman nominated this year as costume designer across all…

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  12. "Mary & George" Costume Designer Annie Symons

    We’re kicking off a series of conversations with this year’s Primetime Emmy nominees. Up first is Costume Designer Annie Symons who is nominated for Outstanding Costume Design for her work in Mary & George for STARZ. Ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 15, I spoke with Annie about what…

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  13. "Sing Sing" with Costume Designer Desira Pesta

    Ahead of the wide release of the moving drama Sing, Sing, I spoke to Costume Designer Desira Pesta about the ways that costumes help bring this story to life on screen. We talk about how she and her ACD searched 10,000 square feet of SUNY Purchase College storage to find props and costumes from…

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  14. "Pay Equity Now" with Costume Design Guild 892 President Terry A. Gordon

    The Costume Designers Guild, IATSE Local 892, has launched its Pay Equity Now campaign, which focuses on achieving parity with their male-dominated creative department head counterparts. To give a brief background, the Costume Designers Guild consists of professional costume designers, assistant...

  15. "Saturday Night Live" Costume Designer Tom Broecker

    From quick changes and incredibly tight deadlines to recreating the most popular moments in news and culture, Costume Designer Tom Broecker has been doing his thing behind the scenes at SNL since 1994. His work has earned him 17 Emmy nominations and six wins, a Peabody, five PGA nominations and…

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  16. "The Book of Clarence" and "Lift" Costume Designer Antoinette Messam

    With two big films to hit theaters over the weekend - "The Book of Clarence" and "Lift," I had to sit down for coffee with Costume Designer Antoinette Messam. Pour up a cup and tune in as she shares her thoughts on the importance of research in costume design, relationship building with costume...

  17. Broadway's "SPAMalot" Costume Designer Jen Caprio

    Join me for coffee with Costume Designer Jen Caprio. You can currently see Jen's designs on Broadway in the hilariously funny musical "SPAMalot" and on the legendary children's show "Sesame Street".

  18. "Swarm" Costume Designer Dominique Dawson

    Tune in to the latest episode of Costumes & Coffee with Costume Designer Dominique Dawson, who showcased her talent and artistry in Donald Glover's highly anticipated psychological thriller series, "Swarm." Dominique has had an expansive career bringing her talent to projects ranging from Roberto...

  19. "BEEF" Costume Designer Helen Huang

    Fans are raving over Costume Designer Helen Huang's work in Netflix's new hit series "BEEF." Join us for coffee as she breaks down the inspiration behind each character's costumes, the importance of highlighting diversity within the Asian community and the personal experiences that prepared her…

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  20. "The Last of Us" Costume Designer Cynthia Summers

    Today, we're having coffee with "The Last of Us" Costume Designer Cynthia Summers. She shares what it's like to design a video game turned TV series, develop a post-apocalyptic world, and the collaborative process with Special FX Make Up for creating the Clickers - those infected by the…

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  21. "Abbott Elementary" Costume Designer Susan Michalek

    Join me today for coffee with "Abbott Elementary" Costume Designer Susan Michalek. Picture this. You've gathered all of the clothing and accessories for an upcoming fitting. Instead of placing things on the rack, you place everything in a pile and the actor selects the pieces he or she loves the...

  22. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s “Spitting Off the Edge of the World” Costume Designer Natasha Newman-Thomas

    Today, I’m talking to CDGA nominee Natasha Newman-Thomas. You’ve seen her work in Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” music video and the recent Von Dutch documentary on Hulu. We get into the details of her award-nominated work in Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s “Spitting Off the Edge of the World” video…

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  23. "Watch Out For The Big Grrrls" Costume Designer Carrie Cramer

    Today, we’re having coffee with Carrie Cramer. Carrie is an artist and Costume Designer who has worked on a number of projects. And today we’re highlighting the fact that she is a CDGA nominee for her work alongside Jason Rembert for Lizzo’s "Watch Out For The Big Grrrls". We discuss her…

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  24. "BEL-AIR" Costume Designer QueenSylvia Akuchie

    BEL-AIR is back tonight for an incredibly stylish second season, and we’re talking to artist behind the looks! Tune in to the latest episode as I have coffee with Costume Designer QueenSylvia Akuchie. QueenSylvia takes us on her journey from law school to costume design, and her start as Tyler...

  25. "Harlem" Costume Designer Deirdra Govan

    Tune in to the latest episode of the podcast as I chat with Costume Designer Deirdra Govan. Deirdra shares the insight behind the costumes for Harlem season 2 - the inspiration behind each of the ladies’ unique style, and the conscious effort she made to avoid “window dressing” the guys. As a...

  26. "Yellowstone" Costume Designer Johnetta Boone

    Check out the episode which features a conversation with Costume Designer Johnetta Boone. We discuss how her remarkable career, the life experience she has that lends itself to designing the stories of diverse characters, her process for uniquely dressing a multitude of cowboys in “Yellowstone”…

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  27. "Poker Face" Costume Designer Trayce GiGi Field

    Today, we’re talking to Costume Designer Trayce GiGi Field about her work in Rian Johnson’s new series Poker Face, her recent NAACP Image Award nomination for her designs in A League of Their Own and so much more. She has designed two hit series streaming simultaneously on two different networks…

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  28. "Women Talking" Costume Designer Quita Alfred

    We’re back with more coffee and conversations! Kicking off season 3 of the podcast with Quita Alfred, the Costume Designer of the new hit drama "Women Talking,” which has earned Quita a nomination for this year’s Costume Designers Guild Awards. She brilliantly shares the research and inspiration...

  29. "The Sex Lives of College Girls" Costume Designer Phoenix Mellow

    Check out the latest conversation with Costume Designer Phoenix Mellow. We discuss what inspired her to pursue a career in Costume Design, her process for a more sustainable design process and the inspiration behind the looks in the second season of “The Sex Lives of College Girls” on HBOMax. Her...

  30. Fashion Stylist Jenna Tyson

    Listen in today as I chat with Jenna Tyson, fashion stylist to rapper Flo Milli and NBA player James Harden. We discuss her bond with legendary trailblazer Misa Hylton, her experience at the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy and the inspiration behind some of her most recent creative hits. Jenna has…

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  31. ‘Kindred’ Costume Designer Jaclyn Banner

    Pour up a cup of coffee and check out my latest conversation with the Costume Designer Jaclyn Banner. We discuss her journey from Wardrobe Stylist to Costume Designer, her unique design range and her inspiration behind the costumes in Hulu’s latest series ‘Kindred,’ based on the novel from...

  32. The Museum at FIT Costumes & Accessories Curator & Author Colleen Hill

    I love exploring the intersection and history of costumes and fashion. After all, how would we know if it's an original idea without something to reference? The next episode of the podcast features Colleen Hill, Curator of costumes and accessories at The Museum at FIT, New York. We chat about…

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  33. 'The Handmaid’s Tale' Costume Designer Leslie Kavanagh

    Join me for coffee with Costume Designer Leslie Kavanagh as she dishes on her career and all of the costume details from season 5 of Hulu’s hit series “The Handmaid’s Tale.” We chat about everything from the role of color this season to designing and developing ‘The Plums’ to indicate a new…

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  34. 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Costume Designers Tsigie White and Frank L. Fleming

    Pour up a cup of coffee and check out my latest conversation with the incredibly talented Costume Designer Tsigie White and the legendary Costume Designer Frank L. Fleming. We discuss Tsigie's journey through the costumes department into her dream career, her inspiration behind the authentic 90s...

  35. Fashion Archivist & Historian Tianni Janae'

    I sat down for coffee with fashion historian, archivist and research consultant Tianni Janae’ Graham. In this episode, she discusses her extensive career in fashion, her current role at Thom Browne, how fashion pieces are archived, some of her favorite personally archived pieces and her tips on…

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  36. The Woman King Costume Designer Gersha Phillips

    Join me and 4x CAFTCAD- award winning Costume Designer Gersha Phillips for coffee! You may recognize Gersha’s work in the wildly popular Star Trek Discovery. Her film credits include designing Barbershop, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, A Raisin In The Sun, Black Nativity, The Secret Life Of Marilyn...

  37. Westside Story Costume Designer Paul Tazewell

    Join me and 6x Tony-award winning, Emmy-award winning, and Oscar-nominated Costume Designer Paul Tazewell for coffee! Paul is the first Black man ever to receive a nomination in the Academy’s Costume Design category. You may recognize Paul’s work in the critically acclaimed stage plays...

  38. Euphoria Costume Designer Heidi Bivens

    Pour up a cup of coffee and check out my latest conversation with Emmy-nominated Costume Designer Heidi Bivens. We discuss her career pivot from journalism to styling, her work as the Costume Designer of HBO's hit series Euphoria and her latest role as film Director. Enjoy!

  39. The Upshaws Costume Designer Tracey A. White

    Pour up a cup of coffee and check out my latest conversation with legendary Costume Designer Tracey A. White. She's responsible for the looks in Netflix's blue -collar comedy The Upshaws, Tales From The Hood and Carmen: A Hip Hopera. Enjoy!

  40. The Masked Singer Costume Designer Marina Toybina

    Pour up a cup of coffee and check out my conversation w/ 5x Emmy-award winning Costume Designer Marina Toybina. Millions watch The Masked Singer on FOC each week for the main attraction - the COSTUMES! 🙌🏾 We talked about her design process, looks inspired by the Met Gala red carpet, her love…

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  41. Respect Costume Designer Clint Ramos

    I sat down with Tony award-winning Respect Costume Designer Clint Ramos. Watch to learn more about the inspiration behind his designs, how the looks he created really told the inner most stories of Aretha Franklin and more.

  42. BMF Costume Designer Keia Bounds

    Tune in tonight as I chat with BMF on Starz Costume Designer Keia Bounds. We chat about her career start in fashion and editorial, her favorite designs and we even play a quick game of STO (See It, Touch It, Obtain It). Subscribe, please And tune in! You don’t want to miss this episode.

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