Makeover Montage: A Fashion in Film Podcast

We’re baaaaack! After a mini-hiatus, we’re kicking things off with some brain candy: Another Simple Favor! The sequel to A Simple Favor has everything we love: mystery, murder, and a wardrobe so extra you could watch the movie on mute and still be entertained. Blake Lively returns as Emily, serving high camp, insane hats, oversized tailoring, and looks that scream Murder Mommy Mob Wife, all courtesy of costume designer Renée Ehrlich Kalfus (A Simple Favor, Hidden Figures, Friends With Benefits). Anna Kendrick’s Stephanie may have a few cute ‘fits, but let’s be real: this is ol’ blondie’s runway. We break down the couture-level costumes, discuss how Blake’s real-life stylist-free choices influence her character’s wardrobe, and compare it all to the chaotic looks in It Ends With Us (double pants trigger warning). You won’t find any litig**tion speak here, but you WILL find us spiraling into tangents on Marie’s totally healthy Babygirl obsession, our new segment (?) "Dakota Unchained," Party Girl’s 30th anniversary, and even a little Seth Rogen love. It's unhinged, it's fabulous, it's Makeover Montage.  References & mentions: Marie's latest costume design interviews:  And Just Like That interview with Molly Rogers & Danny Santiago on Coveteur: https://coveteur.com/and-just-like-that-season-3-style-costume-designers [https://coveteur.com/and-just-like-that-season-3-style-costume-designers]  Party Girl interview with Vicki Farrell on Coveteur: https://coveteur.com/party-girl-parker-posey-style [https://coveteur.com/party-girl-parker-posey-style] Materialists interview with Katina Danabassis on The Zoe Report: https://www.thezoereport.com/culture/materialists-film-costume-designer [https://www.thezoereport.com/culture/materialists-film-costume-designer]  ASF Sources: https://people.com/inside-another-simple-favor-costumes-exclusive-11724367 [https://people.com/inside-another-simple-favor-costumes-exclusive-11724367] https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a64655707/another-simple-favor-outfits-shop/ [https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a64655707/another-simple-favor-outfits-shop/]  https://decider.com/2025/05/01/another-simple-favor-costume-designer-paul-feig-interview-blake-lively-outfits-a-simple-favor-3/ [https://decider.com/2025/05/01/another-simple-favor-costume-designer-paul-feig-interview-blake-lively-outfits-a-simple-favor-3/]  You got our numba!!! Call or text us with a costume thought at (323) 696-6133  For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/makeovermontagepodcast/] TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@makeovermontagepodcast] YouTube at @makeovermontage [https://www.youtube.com/@makeovermontage] Follow Marie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marielodiandreakos/?hl=en] and Blaire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairebitchproj/?hl=en] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com.

Bottoms week continues! In this long-lost episode from the Makeover Montage vault, Marie sits down with the film’s makeup artist Natalie Johnson for a deep dive into the bold, hilarious, and blood-soaked aesthetic of the breakout teen comedy. Natalie shares how ‘90s teen classics like Bring It On, Jawbreaker, Never Been Kissed, and She’s All That inspired the film’s hyper-stylized yet realistic high school looks, and how Fight Club served as a makeup reference for those epic fight scenes. From skincare prep to bruising techniques, Natalie gives us a behind-the-scenes look at crafting both beauty and carnage on set. Plus, she opens up about her journey from MAC Cosmetics to movie sets, her love for horror, and why collaboration with actors like Rachel Sennott and Havana Rose Liu made Bottoms such a treat! Follow Natalie Johnson on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_c_johnson/ For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/makeovermontagepodcast/] TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@makeovermontagepodcast] YouTube at @makeovermontage [https://www.youtube.com/@makeovermontage] Follow Marie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marielodiandreakos/?hl=en] and Blaire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairebitchproj/?hl=en] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com.

“Could the ugly, untalented gays please report to the principal's office?” It's PRIDE MONTH and we’re celebrating with a chaotic queer cult-classic in the making: Bottoms! Marie is joined by writer and friend of the pod Krista Burton to dive into this hilariously h**ny, gloriously campy lesbian fight club film that stars Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott. Costume designer Eunice Jera Lee loaded the film with fun throwbacks and brilliant references to The Craft, Clueless, and Ferris Bueller. We break down PJ’s suspender-core crisis, best-friend necklaces, and Chanel-coded revenge ‘fits, while discussing our mutual Ruby Cruz thirst, Kristen Stewart stanning, and more. Tune in now! Subscribe to Krista's Substack, O Caftan My Caftan [https://kristaburton.substack.com/] now! References:  https://www.vogue.com/article/bottoms-movie-costume-design-eunice-jera-lee [https://www.vogue.com/article/bottoms-movie-costume-design-eunice-jera-lee]  https://fashionista.com/2023/08/bottoms-movie-costumes-outfits [https://fashionista.com/2023/08/bottoms-movie-costumes-outfits] https://newsletter.oscars.org/news/post/eunice-jera-lee-bottoms-costume-designer-interview [https://newsletter.oscars.org/news/post/eunice-jera-lee-bottoms-costume-designer-interview]  For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/makeovermontagepodcast/] TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@makeovermontagepodcast] YouTube at @makeovermontage [https://www.youtube.com/@makeovermontage] Follow Marie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marielodiandreakos/?hl=en] and Blaire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairebitchproj/?hl=en] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com.

Imagine if your too-good-to-be-true boo was actually an android?! In this episode, Marie talks to Companion costume designer Vanessa Porter about her work on the sci-fi rom-com thriller, which stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple on a getaway with friends at a remote cabin—until hell breaks loose when one of the guests is revealed to be a companion robot! Vanessa breaks down how Iris’s (Sophie Thatcher) French New Wave-inspired wardrobe of pastel cardigans, gingham rompers, and Reformation-worthy sundresses isn’t just style goals, it’s a commentary on control, fantasy, and good ol’ toxic masculinity. They also discuss how dressing a character who doesn’t pick her own outfits flips the script on traditional costuming, and how each carefully coordinated look reflects her creator’s fantasy more than Iris herself. Plus: the cult-favorite necklace Marie’s adding to cart, which classic brand is a Tradwife staple, and how to design a Stepford Wifey outfit with just the right amount of blood splatter. Tune in now! Follow Vanessa on Instagram! For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/makeovermontagepodcast/] TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@makeovermontagepodcast] YouTube at @makeovermontage [https://www.youtube.com/@makeovermontage] Follow Marie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marielodiandreakos/?hl=en] and Blaire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairebitchproj/?hl=en] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com.

It's time to party like it's 1999! For this special NYE bonus episode, we're thrilled to welcome costume designer Katina Danabassis to the pod to discuss her work in the new A24 horror-comedy Y2K! Katina takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the turn of the millennium, where cyber-optimism and late 90s/2000s style ruled. From the shiny, chrome-infused looks to the iconic brands that defined the era (Abercrombie! Tommy Hilfiger!), Katina's costumes for Y2K perfectly capture the essence of this moment in time. She tells us how she meticulously sourced vintage pieces, collaborated with the cast, and infused personal touches to make the fashion in Y2K feel authentic. She also tells us about designing the costumes in Bodies, Bodies, Bodies and Past Lives, what it's like working with Zendaya, and why "Go" is such an important movie. Whether you're a former JNCO-wearing raver, a nu-metal freak, or simply someone who loves a heavy dose of 90s/2000s nostalgia, this episode is a must for your ears!  Follow Katina on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/katinabananana/?hl=en]!  For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/makeovermontagepodcast/] TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@makeovermontagepodcast] YouTube at @makeovermontage [https://www.youtube.com/@makeovermontage] Follow Marie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marielodiandreakos/?hl=en] and Blaire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blairebitchproj/?hl=en] Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!  To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Instagram or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com.