Behind the Seams: A Conversation with Casta Hex

This week on Swoon-Worthy, we're joined by Casta Hex: historical costumer, fashion historian, textile artist, drag performer, and one of our favorite voices in the historical fashion community.

From her embroidery and textile work on productions including My Lady Jane and House of the Dragon Season 2 to her breathtaking historical gowns and educational social media content, Casta Hex takes us behind the seams of her creative world.

We discuss her love of 18th-century fashion and other eras she most enjoys recreating. Along the way, we make the case that audiences can absolutely connect with authentic period costume design, citing favorites like Emma. (2020), The VVitch, Gentleman Jack, and Downton Abbey.

Casta Hex also shares her creative process, the films and costumes that inspire her work, and how productions like Dangerous Liaisons and Sleepy Hollow helped shape her artistic eye.

Whether you love historical fashion, period dramas, embroidery, cosplay, drag, or costume design for film and television, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!