Listen "Special interview with costume historians Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott (Trade Movies BONUS #001)"
Episode Synopsis
A very special interview with Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott, authors of the new book: "The Costumes of Hollywood: Highlights from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design", out June 6th, 2025, available for pre-order RIGHT NOW:https://www.routledge.com/The-Costumes-of-Hollywood-Highlights-from-The-Collection-of-Motion-Picture-Costume-Design/Scott-McQueen/p/book/9781032558011You can find them at @costumesofhollywood on Instagram, and the CMPCD website can be found at costumesofhollywood.com.They also have a podcast coming out soon here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mZmx6df3kuBC4TajRsCUE?si=VVoYMOgqTHSvgOOPHorGcA.Go buy this book immediately! It's so good!!Chapters00:00:00 The Genesis of the Book Project00:06:28 The Collection and Its Significance00:09:17 Curating the Exhibition00:12:22 The State of Costume Museums00:15:18 The Future of Costume Preservation00:18:18 The Impact of Cosplay and Youth Engagement00:21:34 The Art of Costume in Film00:24:27 The Emotional Connection to Costumes00:31:13 The Art of Costume Design in Film00:33:24 Visual Storytelling: The Impact of Production Design00:36:17 Cohesion in Film: The Role of Collaboration00:37:26 Historical Context: Costumes and the Hays Code00:42:19 Iconic Costumes: A Study of Cleopatra00:46:08 The Evolution of Costume Design: Elizabeth Taylor vs. Claudette Colbert00:51:14 The Evolution of Costume Collecting00:52:45 Burlesque and Film: A Cultural Reflection00:53:34 Vintage Costuming in Film Production00:55:52 The Role of Costumes in Character Development00:57:31 The Significance of Costume Preservation00:59:23 The Intersection of Fashion and Film01:00:55 The Challenges of Archiving Men's Costumes01:02:27 The Importance of Role Significance in Costuming01:03:52 The Shift in Action Film Costumes01:06:01 The Impact of Product Placement in Costumes01:08:12 Craftsmanship in Costume Design01:10:16 The Art of Concealing Body Issues in Costumes01:12:12 The Journey of Costume Collecting01:13:23 Gratitude for Costume Preservation
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