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Voice Of Costume - The Untold Stories of Unseen ArtistsAuthor: Catherine Baumgardner - Costume Designer and Educator
The stories behind the stories from the artists who build the worlds we love. Voice of Costume goes far beyond fabric and fittings. This podcast is an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at how film, television, and theater are actually made told by the artists who rarely get the spotlight but shape everything you see on screen. Each episode features candid conversations with costume designers and creative collaborators working at every level of the industry. They share the real stories: breaking in, surviving rejection, collaborating under pressure, solving impossible problems, and finding meaning in the work when the hours are long and the budgets are tight. If you love: Behind-the-scenes stories from film, TV, and theater Creative career journeys the wins and the failures How character, story, and psychology show up visually on screen Honest conversations about art, process, collaboration, and resilience this podcast is for you. Voice of Costume isn't just about what people wear it's about why choices are made, how stories are built, and what it really takes to sustain a creative life. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, actor, designer, student, or simply someone who loves understanding how great stories come together, this podcast invites you inside the process where creativity meets craft, and passion meets persistence. Subscribe and listen in because every costume has a story, and every story has a voice. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Secrets of Thrifting Vintage Tees & Legal Clearances with Marissa Schwartz - Sterling Point
Episode 60
Friday, 4 September, 2026
Sterling Point costume designer Marissa Schwartz reveals the thrifted secrets and Chanel dreams behind Amazon Prime's breakout summer drama. Marissa joins Voice of Costume with Catherine Baumgardner to share her creative origin story — from color-coded childhood outfits to a fashion-school detour that led her, unexpectedly, into television costume design. She opens up about the "kismet" chain of connections that landed her the Sterling Point job despite union barriers, and dives deep into building the show's heavily thrifted, 70% vintage wardrobe rooted in Muskoka nostalgia. Hear the emotional story behind the brown wool sweater that became the show's poster image, the legal hurdles of clearing vintage graphic tees for camera, and how a borrowed Chanel dress and accessories became a defining moment for her teenage lead character, Annie. Marissa also discusses the whirlwind of brand partnerships flooding in after the show's viral fashion moment, learning to trust her instincts while leading a costume department without prior relationships, and balancing motherhood with the demands of film and TV production. Plus, a heartfelt detour into the films and shows that move her and Catherine most. A must-listen for costume design lovers, thrift and vintage fashion fans, Sterling Point superfans, and anyone curious about the emotional storytelling power of costume design.
