The Costume Whisperer: Molly Rogers On Andy Sachs, Carrie Bradshaw & Dressing Iconic Characters

The Costume Whisperer: Molly Rogers On Andy Sachs, Carrie Bradshaw & Dressing Iconic Characters

June 9, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 265

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Molly Rogers discusses her journey as a costume designer and the significance of clothing in character development.

Molly and Emese sit down with the iconic costume designer Molly Rogers—the creative force behind some of the most unforgettable wardrobes in television and film history. Rogers takes us inside her journey from working alongside Patricia Field in New York to helping define the looks of unforgettable characters like Carrie Bradshaw, Andy Sachs, and Miranda Priestly. She shares the real story behind Carrie’s famous tutu, reveals the first piece she sourced for The Devil Wears Prada 2, and explains why great costume design is about much more than fashion—it’s about storytelling. She also shares why bad taste can be important, how her personal style has evolved over the years, and what it truly means to build a character’s world through clothing. And of course, we make her choose. Carrie’s tutu or Andy’s Chanel boots? A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Mentioned in the Episode: Molly Rogers x Macy’s Nili Lotan White T-Shirt Tibi Elbow Cut-Out Sweatshirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Host: Emese

Guest: Molly Rogers

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Products: Molly Rogers x Macy’s, Nili Lotan White T-Shirt, Tibi Elbow Cut-Out Sweatshirt

Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada 2

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