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The Costume Plot · January 9 · 1 hr 12 min

92: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom & Chicago

Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy. Happy 2026! Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes" Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Ma Rainey: Instagram, Pinterest Chicago: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

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Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy.  Happy 2026!

Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes"

Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!
Ma Rainey: Instagram, Pinterest
Chicago: Instagram, Pinterest

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com.
Follow us:
Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

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