Where does Elizabeth Jennings get those jeans and other pressing questions for the ’80s spy drama’s costume designer.
In the FX spy drama “The Americans”, Elizabeth (Keri Russell) and Phillip Jennings (Matthew Rhys) are Soviet spies deep under cover as your typical American family in the Washington, D.C. suburbs circa 1981. They are often playing dress up, taking on new identities to execute their missions, and someone has to dress them. Jenny Gering, the costume designer for the show, recently spoke with U.S. News about outfitting the cast, her favorite costumes and what inspires her. Continue reading Dressing ‘The Americans’