The Who What Wear Podcast: Sterling Point Costume Designer Marissa Schwartz on Acing Gen Z Style and Where to Shop the Characters' Looks
About this episode
Marissa Schwartz discusses her work as the costume designer for the Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point and her approach to representing Gen Z style.
Marissa Schwartz is the costume designer behind the hit new Amazon Prime Video series Sterling Point. The show has gained acclaim for its fresh perspective on the YA genre and its commitment to representing its Gen Z characters authentically in the dialogue, the acting, and, of course, the outfits. In this episode, Schwartz shares how she approached dressing each of the characters and which brands she leaned on—from Chanel to Bode to Still Here—to help tell the story. Watch this episode on our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe!
People in this episode
Guest: Marissa Schwartz
Topics covered
- costume design
- Gen Z style
- YA genre
- character representation
- fashion brands
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon Prime Video, Chanel, Bode, Still Here
Books & works: Sterling Point
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