Working: Designing Costumes for Steve Martin and Others in Only Murders in the Building
b'This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Dana Covarrubias, costume designer for the popular Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. In the interview, Dana explains how her early work as an actor influences her decision-making as a costume designer. She also breaks down some of the creative thinking that went into the wardrobes for each of the main characters in Only Murders in the Building.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview, Isaac and co-host June Thomas discuss Dana\\u2019s technique of establishing backstories for every character, even the minor ones.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Dana talks about designing the wardrobes for some of the supporting characters. Then she talks about how to deal with the costume design equivalent of writer\\u2019s block.\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'