The Costume Plot

92: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom & Chicago


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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 [email protected].
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Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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