“This is not a history lesson. We are just giving you a visual.” “History and fashion just keeps reinventing itself, redoing itself, and it’s just what you extract from it that you want to use and you hopefully in a different way.”
Emmy season is officially underway, and we here at Awards Buzz had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Emmy-nominated costume designer John Glaser from the hit Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’.
Our conversation dove into his recent Emmy nomination for ‘Bridgerton’, his innovative approach to blending period costumes with modern fashion, and the highly collaborative nature of his work. John also shared insights into the distinct roles of a costume designer versus a stylist, his detailed process for creating character-specific looks, and how his experience on ‘Bridgerton’ compares to his previous project, ‘Gotham’. We even touched on his personal fashion preferences, his reasons for avoiding vintage clothing in his designs, and his valuable advice for aspiring costume designers.
We are thrilled to share this delightful interview with you! Check it below:
“A costume designer has to help tell the written story and give the visual look for the show. A stylist has to tell a different story. He’s telling a story about that person, and it’s different than telling a story about an entire show.
About ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4:
Alike others, we are estatic to share some exciting news regarding the upcoming season of Bridgerton! Multiple sources have confirmed that ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 is set to be released in 2026 on Netflix. This highly anticipated season will center on the love story of Benedict Bridgerton, adapting the beloved plot of Julia Quinn’s novel, ‘An Offer From a Gentleman’.
Season 4 will delve into Benedict’s journey, starting with his captivating encounter with a mysterious woman at Violet Bridgerton’s masquerade ball. This enchanting figure, whom Benedict initially knows as the “Lady in Silver,” is later revealed to be Sophie Beckett, a resourceful maid with her own compelling secrets and dreams. We can expect a storyline that offers a twist on the classic “Cinderella” tale, weaving in elements of magic and romance that fans have come to adore within the Bridgerton universe. Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict, is enthusiastic about bringing this star-crossed lovers’ story to life, praising the “dynamite” scripts from Jess Brownell and her team. We’re also looking forward to seeing how Ha, who plays Sophie, connects with her character’s journey of overcoming obstacles related to social status and hidden feelings.
More on Season 4:
Read on to learn more on future filming locations and what to expect!
The production has significantly expanded its filming locations to a newly constructed backlot at Shepperton Studios, just outside of London. This impressive new build spans approximately two acres and features stunning replicas of Georgian and Regency architecture, including various homes, buildings, and even a detailed recreation of Mayfair Street, all designed in their full splendor.
The brilliant minds behind this dazzling new backlot are ‘Bridgerton’ Production Designer Alison Gartshore, Supervising Art Director Antony Cartlidge, and Art Director Adam David Grant. As you may know, the upcoming episodes are inspired by the third book in Julia Quinn’s ‘Bridgerton’ series, ‘An Offer from a Gentleman’. Beyond the sneak peeks we’ve already seen, such as My Cottage and Lady Bridgerton’s masquerade ball from the Season of Love event, we’re all eager to discover which other unforgettable scenes from the novel Thompson might reveal for Season 4. Please also note: Netflix has formally picked up at least six out of the planned eight seasons for the Shonda Rhimes-produced Regency romance. How exciting!
We’ll be sure to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Sneak Peek Trailer:
