The Soulful Side of Life

Episode 44- Whitney Anne Adams: From Pre-Med To Theater; From Costume Design Assistant To Costume Department Head


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Whitney Anne Adams is a Costume Designer who has designed and worked on many internationally acclaimed films, like her newest film The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (coming out on Hulu on August 23rd). The films she has worked on have been featured at the Sundance, Cannes, SXSW, Toronto and Tribeca Film Festivals. She has worked with some of the biggest names in costume design and the tailoring world from Judith Dolan to Carelli Costumes in New York City. She also built Beyonce's costumes for her 2009 "I Am" tour, working as Liza Minelli's personal seamstress on various outfits, getting the chance to hone her fine embroidery and beading skills. Whitney also worked under 4-time Oscar winning costume designer Catherine Martin, as design assistant on The Great Gatsby. In this interview we talk about her journey in costume design, her advice for those wanting to enter this line of work, and why she loves films.

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The Soulful Side of LifeBy Allyson L. Portee