

Looks like I’m going to start Punky Brewster, the reboot for Peacock. Then everything just basically stopped, overnight it was empty. We were prepping at Universal Studios wardrobe department, and it was just packed with people, so many projects going on that we couldn’t even get a fitting room. It was very disappointing as We were already prepping all the costumes with our actors. In the beginning, I thought it was all very scary because I was on a Netflix film that was going to Canada to shoot and I was getting ready to get on a plane on Wednesday. It’s been a very, very creative few months. a non-profit organization that empowers young girls…Mentoring is kind of a new adventure for me. I’m collaborating with brands and different organizations like Girls, Inc. Now, I’m loving it! I’m doing Mona May Minute, talking about my work and process to my followers, getting so many questions from everybody. Because of the Clueless twenty-fifth anniversary, I’ve been doing so much press and my Instagram just blew up. Actually, it’s been kind of a very interesting downtime, but I’ve taken a lot of different creative leaps. Spencer: Well Mona, how have you been doing? It’s certainly been an interesting time. It’s a true honor to spotlight the incredible creativity and talent of costume designers. Spencer: Oh, thank you so much! I am so grateful for how receptive the costume design community has been to the launch of The Art of Costume. Mona May: Hello Spencer, I’m happy to be here! Congratulations on the launch of your blog! Spencer Williams: Mona, I can’t tell you how honored I am to have you here.

Thank you again Mona for taking the time to speak with me. Today, I am excited to share with you some insight into the wonderful world of Mona May, as we talk about her growing up, inspiration, research, current and future projects, a new collaboration with Thrilling, and some advice for future costume designers. Really, I could go on forever naming her wide list of work. I am talking about Clueless, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, A Night at the Roxbury, The Wedding Singer, Never Been Kissed, Enchanted, The Haunted Mansion, Stuart Little 2, and The House Bunny. There is absolutely no way you aren’t familiar with at least one of Mona’s films. Earlier this year, I had the great honor of interviewing a true costume design legend, Mona May.
