Cursed Buttons and Corporate Blouses in Drag Me to Hell (2009)
This week, we’re diving into the gloriously gross horror of Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell (2009), the ultimate cautionary tale about ambition, where one wrong decision will get you promoted to HELL! Costume designer Isis Mussenden (The Chronicles of Narnia, American Psycho) dresses loan officer Christine (Alison Lohman) in prim pencil skirts and promotion-ready blouses along with Mrs. Ganush’s witchcore chic of scarves and handkerchiefs. Plus, we talk early-2000s horror aesthetics, animatronic goats, and why Christine’s downfall might just be the most stylish damnation ever put on screen. In this episode, we chat about: Isis Mussenden’s inspirations and early-2000s horror palette Christine’s corporate-to-cursed costume evolution Mrs. Ganush’s grotesque glam and “witch weapon” styling The symbolism of that cursed button Our “Add to Cart” picks: cursed accessories edition Bonus tangents include: Marie's old life working in a bank and her own finance fashion choices (minus the curses) Charmed and Buffy — the Halliwell Sisters get their shoutout Marie’s crazy purse collection and “purse of the day” ...and more! 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
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Brooches, Bangs, & Deranged Auntie Energy in Weapons (2025)
Freaky witch month continues! Smear some red lipstick and snap some twigs because we’re worshipping at the altar of Gladys, Amy Madigan’s instantly iconic nightmare auntie in Weapons (2025). Costume designer Trish Summerville outfits her like a 1970s thrift witch in oversized tinted glasses, plastic baubles, and the kind of chaotic color-clashing that can give you anxiety (in a good way). We unpack her intense microbangs and ritual props, praise her brooch game, and discuss why she deserves a prequel. Then, we get into conspiracy theories about her Madonna Inn-print carpet bag! We also discuss Marie's visit to the Showgirls Museum in Vegas. Tune in now! Notes: Marie's recent costume design stories: https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a68000616/showgirls-30th-anniversary-tribute-costume-design-interview/ https://www.thezoereport.com/culture/almost-famous-25-year-anniversary https://coveteur.com/wednesday-season-2-costumes 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
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Runway Hexes and Witchy Statement Coats in Beastly (2011)
Embrace the suck! We’re hexing high-schoolers this week with Beastly, a 2010s retelling of the fable Beauty and the Beast starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens. Costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb conjured up typical 2010s teen looks for the leads, but the real style star is Kendra, Mary-Kate Olsen’s couture witch who curses Pettyfer's golden boy and steals the movie with her fashion goth looks. Whether it's sculptural coats, veiled top hats, or caged heels, she's giving runway occult and we're loving every minute of it. We break down every look this witch gives and also discuss the cybergoth-esque, "modern beast" makeup. Other topics include embracing Halloween consumerism culture, Marie's issue with casting hot men as monsters (see Nosferatu, Frankenstein) and the Olsen Twins' iconic Y2K style. Tune in now! 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
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Velcro Skirts and Dinosaur Hair Clips in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
Put on your side ponytail and get ready to dance, because we’re rewinding to the ultimate VHS slumber party/ KTLA classic: Girls Just Want to Have Fun! This post-Footloose, pre-Dirty Dancing gem stars a baby Sarah Jessica Parker as Janey, an army brat with a dream of joining Dance TV, and Helen Hunt as her rebellious BFF Lynn — aka our surprise style ICON. Costume designer Betty Pecha Madden delivered 1980s teen movie fashion gold, from velcro tearaway tartan schoolgirl skirts and Adidas kicks to Lynn’s unforgettable collection of hair accessories (stegosaurus clips, rainbow feet barrettes, raccoon hats, a grasshopper pillbox hat, and even a Cinderella rat crown). We break down all the campy, ‘80s looks and dive into the film’s stacked cast (hello, Gina Gershon and maybe Robert Downey Jr.?!), and the underrated soundtrack. Dancin’ in Heaven! 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 TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast YouTube at @makeovermontage Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram 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.
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Suits on Suits and Hypebeast Glam with ‘The Studio’ Costume Designer Kameron Lennox
This week, Marie is joined by Emmy-nominated costume designer Kameron Lennox to talk about dressing the cast of The Studio! Kameron breaks down the inspiration behind Matt’s (Seth Rogen) never-repeat custom suits, Sal Saperstein’s (Ike Barinholtz) sleazy-chic lapels, and the bold color palettes that distinguish each character. We also get into Patty’s (Catherine O’Hara) regal Max Mara–inspired looks, Quinn’s (Chase Sui Wonders) vintage-infused wardrobe (including some of Kameron’s own pieces!), and of course, the wild, sartorial chaos of Kathryn Hahn’s character, Maya! From sourcing fabrics in Italy to pulling a Galliano gown for Zoe Kravitz, Kameron shares how she blended present-day style with Old Hollywood glam to make the show’s world feel both timeless and fashion-forward. Plus, we chat about her work on Platonic, our shared obsession with brooches, whether or not Maya would accessorize with Labubus in season 2 (had to), and more! Follow Kameron on Instagram and tune into the Emmy-nominated (23 nominations!) The Studio on Apple TV! 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 TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast YouTube at @makeovermontage Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram 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.
Welcome to Makeover Montage, the podcast formerly known as Fishnet Flix! Each week, fashion and beauty writer Marie Lodi and producer Blaire Bercy break down the fashion and glam seen in your favorite movie, TV show, or music video. As costume design superfans and avid movie-watchers, Marie and Blaire call out specific looks, trends, and fun facts while also sharing their current fashion, beauty, and pop culture obsessions. Episodes range from fully dissecting a film, to chatting with renowned and award-winning costume designers, including Brenda Cooper, Mona May, Cynthia Bergstrom, Sarah Trost, Avery Plewes, Mitchell Travers, and more.
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