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 [email protected]. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram