The Costume Plot

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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9: Emma (1996) & Emma (2020)

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It's double the fun when Jojo and Sarah analyze two different adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novel Emma. What do the two films have in common? Is Gwenyth's cloak made of blanket? Is Mrs. Elton going to a hair show? Let's get to the bottom of it!
Follow along with the visual analysis on Instagram @thecostumeplot!
Emma (1996)
Emma (2020)
Don't forget to reserve a ticket to watch Irish Repertory Theatre's "Meet Me In St. Louis" for free here so you're prepared for our next episode!
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
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Transcript here

01/29/21 • 71 min

78: Evil Under the Sun & Sister Act

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We are paying tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith this month with our picks, Evil Under the Sun and Sister Act. Join us as we discuss "period does period," the anatomy of a nun's habit, and how to pronounce Hercule Poirot.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Evil Under the Sun: Instagram, Pinterest
Sister Act: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

10/20/24 • 62 min

79: Sherlock Holmes (2009) & The Goonies

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Cozy up with some comforting (to us, at least) films that fit a vague autumnal theme! We know we are in need of some comfort right now, so we hope our podcast can be a little escape from reality for you too. Costuming has always been a field that welcomes people who have felt othered, and that extends to our podcast. We are leading with love and acceptance. You are welcome here with us.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Sherlock Holmes: Instagram, Pinterest
The Goonies: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

11/08/24 • 78 min

80: Edward Scissorhands & You've Got Mail

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Happy holidays and happy 4th anniversary to us! We're so grateful for every one of our listeners, so thank you for 4 years! This year we're doing some wintery/holiday-adjacent movies with Edward Scissorhands and You've Got Mail.
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Edward Scissorhands: Instagram, Pinterest
You've Got Mail: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

12/07/24 • 75 min

81: Charlie's Angels (2000) & Bring It On

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Happy New Year! We're back and ready to get into more Y2K movies, both from the year 2000. Join us as we discuss the looks as well as the cultural implications that come from them.
Note: Baby K is back on the mic this episode! Sarah did her best to edit around the baby talk, but just be warned, she has opinions and wanted us to hear them!
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Charlie's Angels: Instagram, Pinterest
Bring it On: 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

01/11/25 • 68 min

82: Jupiter Ascending & Showgirls

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It's finally time for some "bad" movies! Join us as we dive into the costumes in a couple of movies with questionable reputations--Jupiter Ascending and Showgirls. A good time will be had by all.

Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Jupiter Ascending: Instagram, Pinterest
Showgirls: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

It's finally time for some "bad" movies! Join us as we dive into the costumes in a couple of movies with questionable reputations--Jupiter Ascending and Showgirls. A good time will be had by all.

02/08/25 • 70 min

48: Emily the Criminal with costume designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee

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We're so excited to be joined by designer Amanda Wing Yee Lee this week to talk all about her work on the new film Emily the Criminal! We learn about her background, her process for designing the film, and her attraction to misunderstood characters. Please note there is some background noise in this episode but we did our best to edit around it!
Follow Amanda's work: Amanda's website, and @amandawingyeeleedesigner on Instagram.
Follow along with the discussion about the movie here:
Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

09/23/22 • 41 min

62: Tetris & That Thing You Do!

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The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume???
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest
That Thing You Do!: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

08/04/23 • 60 min

32: The Muppet Christmas Carol & Klaus

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We're taking a detour into some more unusual movies with fewer humans for our first Christmas episode! Join us as we have a great time learning about Muppet costuming and animated character design.
Abby Cox's video on Muppet Christmas Carol
Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Instagram, Pinterest
Klaus: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.

12/17/21 • 55 min

20: The Birdcage & The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

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Happy end of pride month to all! Since pride is year round, we decided to watch two classics of LGBTQ+ cinema from the mid-90s. Join us as we cover Versace in Miami, drag looks galore, and briefly (misguidedly) attempt an Australian accent!

Follow along with the visual analysis via these links or the slideshow on YouTube!
The Birdcage: Instagram, Pinterest
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Instagram, Pinterest
Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter

Please rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success.
Transcript here

07/02/21 • 81 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Costume Plot have?

The Costume Plot currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does The Costume Plot cover?

The podcast is about Fashion & Beauty, Design, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Costume Plot?

The episode title '51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Costume Plot?

The average episode length on The Costume Plot is 66 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Costume Plot released?

Episodes of The Costume Plot are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Costume Plot?

The first episode of The Costume Plot was released on Dec 3, 2020.

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