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by Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu
A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 11m
99: Suffs & Hadestown
We're back again, and thanks for tolerating our irregular upload schedule. We hope you're excited, because this month we're covering two Broadway shows that are special to us, Suffs and Hadestown. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Suffs: Instagram, Pinterest Hadestown: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume P...
- Sep 4, 202658 min
98: 9 to 5 and Muppet Treasure Island
We're back! Thank you for hanging in there through our summer hiatus. We decided as our first episode back that we would do a tribute to two legends the world lost recently, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. We chose 9 to 5 and Muppet Treasure Island, so join us as we dissect the costumes and we hope you enjoy! Source: Vulture's article on The Muppet Show Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 9 to 5: Instagram, Pinterest Muppet Treasure Island: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? ...
- Jun 19, 20261h 19m
97: Carrie (1976) & Mahogany
It's a 1970s theme this month as we talk all about two very different films from the era, the original Carrie and the Diana Ross film Mahogany. Join us for grainy screenshots, fur, wide collars, and more! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Carrie: Instagram, Pinterest Mahogany: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume...
- May 15, 20261h 17m
96: Bohemian Rhapsody & Spice World
This month we decided to go with some movies that are about and starring bands! Join us as we dive into the costumes for Bohemian Rhapsody and Spice World. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Bohemian Rhapsody: Instagram, Pinterest Spice World: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram
- Apr 15, 20261h 4m
95: Fight Club & Memento
We're back for our April episode, and this time we picked some mind-bending classics from the late 90s/early 00s era. Join us as we get deep into the costumes of Fight Club and Memento! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Fight Club: Instagram, Pinterest Memento: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Y...
- Mar 13, 20261h 4m
94: Mrs. Doubtfire & Matilda
It's a Mara Wilson double feature today as we cover two 1990s classics, Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda. Join us as we squee over tiny overalls and swoon over mixed plaids. Editor's note: JoJo's lovely kids were part of our recording session, and as a result there was a lot of background noise to be edited out. I ran it through a noise remover, and so at times she sounds a little over-processed and robotic, but trust me, it sounds better than it did! Thank you for your understanding. Matilda pract...
- Feb 21, 20261h 3m
93: Eurovision Song Contest & Bram Stoker's Dracula
We couldn't have picked two more different movies for our vaguely "romance" themed episode! But we had a great time discussing them and we hope you enjoy as we dive into these costumes. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Eurovision: Instagram, Pinterest Dracula: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube...
- Jan 9, 20261h 12m
92: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom & Chicago
Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy. Happy 2026! Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes" Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Ma Rainey: Instagram, Pinterest Chicago: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiu...
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A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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