The “Voice of Costume” is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. An behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world.

Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation between Safowa Bright Bitzelberger and Catherine Baumgardner.

Topics Include:

mmigrant doctor and nurse parents

Malta and African roots

Being shaped by being unique

Being adaptable and flexible

Artistic threads as a youth

Working in Apparel Design

Styling in the Music Business

 

Starting at the bottom

Having a good head on your shoulders

Mastering your craft at an indie level

 

Griselda (Min 16)

 

costume designer vs costume supervisor

A gift of a long prep time

Designing the arc of Griselda

Story of the Earrings

Difficulty of pivoting a head of department

Challenges of managerial logistics with supervisor

Challenges of creative opinions with designer

 

Defining Success

Finding a new balance

Consumed by the Craft

 

Favorite Rewatch Movie

Favorite place to visit