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Sep 2023
48m 46s

From the Moulin Rouge to Elvis: Costumin...

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Four time Academy Award winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin joins us to talk about her illustrious four plus decade long career designing some of the most beloved blockbuster hits of all time, including Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 10 ... Show More
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