In this episode of Ghetto Runways, we sit down with acclaimed costume designer Marci Rodgers to explore the art, research, and cultural storytelling behind some of film and television’s most memorable wardrobes.
From BlacKkKlansman, She’s Gotta Have It, Till, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Shooting Stars, Passing, No Sudden Move and High Flying Bird to her work recreating the legendary wardrobe of Michael Jackson for Michael, Marci breaks down how clothing becomes an essential part of telling a character’s story.
We discuss her creative process, historical research, working alongside filmmakers like Spike Lee and Steven Soderbergh, recreating iconic Michael Jackson looks, designing across different eras, and the journey that turned her passion for fashion into a career in costume design.
This is more than fashion—it’s history, culture, character, and storytelling through clothes.
Featuring: Marci Rodgers
Hosted by: Alonzo Jackson & Marcus Dane
Produced by: Ghetto Runways
Directed/Produced by: Frankie Fabre / Fabre Studios
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Ghetto Runways is where culture, creativity, and conversation collide. Hosted from Chicago’s Fabre Studios, the show sits at the intersection of fashion, music, entrepreneurship, and lived experience — spotlighting the voices shaping the culture from the ground up.
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