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Hail, listeners! This week on The Art of Costume Podcast , we’re heading back to ancient Egypt—by way of 1963 Hollywood—as we unravel the epic, opulent, and outrageously chaotic story behind Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s Cleopatra . Spencer and Elizabeth dive into the legendary costumes designed by not one, not two, but three iconic designers — Irene Sharaff , Vittorio Nino Novarese , and Renié . From Cleopatra’s gilded goddess gowns to Marc Antony’s military regalia, this film set a new gold standard for historical costuming—and for behind-the-scenes drama. We'll dish on the wild production plagued by health crises, lost scripts, on-set romances, location disasters , and a revolving door of directors. And yes, we’ll talk about that infamous gold outfit. Grab your eyeliner and a goblet of wine—this episode is pure, extravagant scandal from start to finish. ► Podcast Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/theartofcostume ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ze3zBSK2 ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcostumepod/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartofcostume
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