Haute Set (Melinda Hare & Ariel Allen)

Buckle up friends because we were really on one for this episode. And how could you not be for a movie like Barbarella? This movie sent our brains into outer space. If you are looking to learn something, you will not find it here. What you will find are killer dolls, killer parakeets, killer organs, killer lakes, and a lot of killer costumes.

Info from:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062711/

https://costumedesignarchive.blogspot.com/search?q=barbarella

https://time.com/3634395/life-with-jane-fonda-behind-the-scenes-on-the-camp-classic-barbarella/

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

It's almost over! This is going quick! We chat about the latest episode, commiserate over what happened,  and speculate about what we want to see more of in the finale. Spoilers! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580496/?ref_=ttep_ep7

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Do not, my friends, become too addicted to movies. It will take hold of you, and you will resent its absence.

Grab your guzzoline and fire up those engines, we are on a one-way road straight into the wasteland this week. We are talking all things gross and grimy in Fury Road and absolutely singing the praises of the costume and makeup teams on this movie. We couldn't think of a better way to finish 100 years of Sci Fi than this. We shall join you in the halls of Valhalla, witness me!

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/11/movies/mad-max-fury-road-and-the-furiosa-factor.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/costume-and-culture/2023/feb/28/i-couldnt-be-less-interested-in-fashion-the-designer-who-dressed-mad-max-and-cruella-and-changed-the-world

https://www.furyshow.com/

https://costumevault.blogspot.com/2016/05/oscar-retrospective-mad-max-fury-road.html

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1392190/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_fury%2520road

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We chat about where the season is leaving us and appreciate all the distressing that we get to see in this episode, along with a couple new costume reveals. We will be back next week with any final thoughts and to talk about our miniature costumes that we have been building as we watch. Stay safe out there. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580497/?ref_=ttep_ep8

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We move forward to sci fi from the 1930's with the little-remembered Just Imagine. Billed as the first sci fi musical. Is that true? We did not look it up to find out! We continue our examination of costumes based on only what we saw and very little outside research. And we saw a lot.

Info from:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Imagine_(film)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021016/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_just%2520imagine

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

We're processing the rise of fascism in real time here folks. This episode may not be what you need right now! At all! But we needed to do it in order to move forward with why we are making this show. Join us if you feel up to it.

And we still are talking about movies here- and only kind of talking about costumes. We cover the movies that taught millennials how to fight fascism. Ariel selected V for Vendetta and Melinda selected The Truman Show. Honorable mentions (and mild spoilers for) The Hunger Games, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Dick.

Our regularly scheduled programming will continue next week when we get back on track with The Mummy. For now, take care of yourselves, take care of your people, and take care of your vegetable gardens. Time to batten down the hatches.

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Back at it with Episode 5, with all the mean girls of Middle Earth. All the dirty tricks are coming out this episode and we are looking forward to where the story is going. We haven't done the reading so we are just along for the ride. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580494/?ref_=tt_mv_close

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Pals, this is not Star Wars ok? It's totally unique and (for legal reasons)  any similarities to other events in a galaxy far, far away are purely coincidental. Besides, this movie has enough going on that you won't be sad. We've got a lot of alien attire to cover from terrifying robot dogs, multi-faced singers, polyester medieval costumes, and of course a lot of sweaty faces because this is the 70's.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077215/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_battlestar

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We kick of 100 years of sci fi by looking at the costumes in Metropolis. This un-researched and un-serious exploration of the costume design won't answer any of your burning questions, but hopefully will be a fun time.

Information pulled from

IMDb- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_metrop

Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(1927_film)

Women in Weimar Fashion: Discourses and Displays in German Culture 1918-1933 by Mila Ganeva

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This is classic sci fi in so many ways. The flying saucer, the desert planet, the iconic robot (who's also a seamstress!) as well as skirts so short, you wouldn't believe it's the 1950's. Join us as we ask the age-old question- why are the men acting like that? 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049223/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_forbidden

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_Planet

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Prepare for an epic battle, and not between Peter Pan and Captain Hook! Ariel loves this movie and holds it very dear, Melinda hates this movie and thinks it's an emotional betrayal of the Peter Pan story. But because we don't shy away from Important Issues, we bring the debate to you. What they can agree on: the costumes are great. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102057/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_hook

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Welcome to an unfiltered conversation (verging on rant) about people disregarding all the work that goes into the costumes in this show. Ariel and Melinda are sick of the opinions disguised as fact in conversations online. It's also unfiltered because we were contending with construction noise and cat activity. Consider yourself warned and consider the entire internet on notice. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580495/?ref_=ttep_ep6

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The Rings of Power Season 2 is here and we decided to take a little side quest over to Middle Earth to check it out. We're talking clothes, lore, and whether Sauron was a black tar venom monster for 1000 years? Our chat on Episode 3 will be coming out in a couple days. Thanks for tuning in! 

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Season 1 of Haute Set we are covering 100 years of sci-fi film talking about costume design. Please join us as we watch the development of this genre with our broken millennial brains. 

Theme music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Ariel and Melinda are doing a bonus project! 

In addition to our sci fi series, we are going to cover the new season of RIngs of Power, talking costumes and enjoying some fantasy content. We are also do a costume project where each of us has chosen a costume from the show to build IRL in a scaled down size. Check out this announcement for all the info! 

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Dr. Cyclops was a bit of a wild ride featuring- mad scientists, radium shrinking technology, colonial-nightmare chic outfits, and honestly some really nice design moments. Join us to hear all about it. 

Info from: 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032412/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_dr%2520cyclops

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0372128/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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This episode is a pretzel of various lines of thinking all twisting around each other, aka fitting for a time travel movie. We love the future fashion predictions and seeing characters at different life and fashion stages. And justice for poor Jennifer, they did her so dirty in this movie. We discuss trivia from IMDB and again take it for gospel fact because we didn't look anywhere else. Jump in the car for this journey, but try not to get chloroformed. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096874/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_back%2520to%2520the%2520future

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We're chatting about the latest episode of Rings of Power. There will be spoilers for the season so far! Join us for endless love on embroidery. 

Show info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580491/?ref_=ttep_eps_rec

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We did it! A whole episode about Star Trek! We delve into JJ Abrams take on creating a new Star Trek timeline and how a 21st century eye influenced the costumes, and what stayed true to the original. This is uniform talk from top to bottom. So beam on up, we are about to hit warp speed. Also- which original crew member are you most like? 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_star%2520trek

https://screenrant.com/star-trek-uniform-colors-meaning-change-reason/

https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-uniform-changes/

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Get ready for the emotional gauntlet that is back to back tragedies. But who better to lead you through it than Baz Luhrmann, the man who invented feelings. Melinda and Ariel marvel at the sumptuous worlds of these movies and the masterful designers who brought them to life. The greatest thing we ever learned, is just to love, and be loved in return. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117509/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_romeo

https://www.vogue.com/article/romeo-juliet-costumes-25th-anniversary

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_moulin

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/moulin-rouge-20-year-anniversary-catherine-martin-costumes

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We're back with episode 3! We've got a few new costumes we got to see in this episode. We also wanted to shout out a few specific costume artisans that contributed to the lush world of the show. Join us for a quick chat. See you when episode 4 drops at the end of the week.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27580490/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ql_1

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Hi friends! Our next episode will be released next Tuesday! Today is election day for us and we are trying to make it through the week mentally, spiritually, emotionally. 

If you are able to vote and have not yet, please vote!! The future is in our hands. 

See you next week. 

We kick off Season 2 with Ever After because this movie was massively formative for both of us. And I hope it has a special place in your heart too. If not, we invite you to check it out and embrace the magic. Don't we all want to live in a world where Leonardo da Vinci is our fairy godmother? Where the handsome prince is a bit of a himbo and you can help him discover the concept of Human Rights? The Brothers Grimm really screwed this story up in their book, fortunately Drew Barrymore is here to set the record straight. What's that phrase you always use? Ah yes...Once Upon A Time...

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120631/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_ever%2520after

http://everaftercostumes.com/index.shtml

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**This episode was recorded before the US Presidential Election, that's why we sound happy**

Come One, Come All! Capitalist Queens and Warriors fighting The Man! 1995 had something for everyone. We are watching important movies that established teen culture and gave us fashion icons to aspire to. These kids were so cool and had it all figured out. In retrospect, they are babies! Mere children. However, the clothes are timeless. Dust off those plaid miniskirts and grab your combat boots or your jimmy choos!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_clueless

https://www.laloyolan.com/life_and_arts/costume-designer-mona-may-reflects-on-clueless-25-years-after-its-release/article_3abb1042-1ec1-52c4-9c1e-292093a16619.html

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112950/trivia/?ref_=tt_dyk_trv

https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/27133/1/insider-tales-from-the-making-of-empire-records

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Ariel and Melinda reflect on their miniature costume recreations from the show. Which they totally finished on time and they are not feverishly trying to complete (!) They each picked one costume from Rings of Power and recreated the design on a mini scale model form. There was so much embroidery, beading, and block printing, oh my! And it added an extra layer to their respect for professional artists who do this work all day everyday. Listen in to hear all about it

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The Matrix has you...and us. We're fangirling out on this episode, sorry not sorry. What can you expect from good honest millennial nerds? We tried to look at it with fresh eyes, don't know that we totally succeeded there. There are some moments of background noise, we asked for a clean program to run this recording but it doesn't always work out that way. Follow the white rabbit.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

https://theface.com/style/the-matrix-fashion-keanu-reeves-jada-pinkett-smith-y2k-trend-gen-z-cyber-punk-digital-fashion-metaverse

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix

Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design- Deborah Nadoolman Landis

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Season 2 will be focusing on the movies that shaped the taste and aesthetics of the millennial generation. Ariel and Melinda will be focusing on those films that are near and dear to their hearts  (namely these 2 millennials in particular (Hi!))  We have each developed what we consider to be essential viewing for this generation we will be comparing, contrasting, and sometimes strongly contrasting. Please join us for another season full of feelings and light on facts. 

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