Marvel's Best Dressed

Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black spandex? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics.

Episode 230 of the Women of Marvel podcast, hosted by Marvel & SiriusXM, titled "Marvel's Best Dressed" was published on February 13, 2020 and runs 40 minutes.

February 13, 2020 ·40m · Women of Marvel

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Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black suit? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics, through a discussion with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about placing comic clothing in a cultural context, followed by a chat with artist Kris Anka about his process of designing (and re-designing) costumes for comic book characters. And if that wasn’t enough, Marvel Talent Relations Coordinator Emily Newcomen guest co-hosts! Emily draws from a wealth of Marvel experience, a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and weekly Marvel #BestDressed posts on Twitter, lending some valuable expertise to this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black suit? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics, through a discussion with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about placing comic clothing in a cultural context, followed by a chat with artist Kris Anka about his process of designing (and re-designing) costumes for comic book characters. And if that wasn’t enough, Marvel Talent Relations Coordinator Emily Newcomen guest co-hosts! Emily draws from a wealth of Marvel experience, a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and weekly Marvel #BestDressed posts on Twitter, lending some valuable expertise to this week’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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