Behind the Seams

What costumes say about our favorite characters, stories, and society.

How did Batman’s threads go from circus strongman to kevlar-clad brawler (with visible nipples!)? Where did "Mad Max’s" post-apocalyptic punk aesthetic come from? And why does every male action hero wear the same grey T-shirt? (Looking at you, "Fast & Furious.")

Join entertainment writer and host Gavia Baker-Whitelaw as she pulls on every thread from our favorite films, prestige streaming, and classic TV to trace the evolution of costume design, and what the artform says about our favorite characters, fictional worlds, and social norms.