Costume designer of comedy series 'Betty' on tackling fashion's gender bias

"Especially designing a show like this, it becomes so clear how different the women's lines are," costume designer Cristina Spiridakis says. Photo: HBO Max

When costume designer Cristina Spiridakis was building the wardrobe for Betty cast member Rachelle Vinberg, she had one guiding question for her: "What is your worst nightmare?"

The second season of the HBO skate culture comedy finds its five protagonists – Camille (Vinberg), Kirt (Nina Moran), Janay (Dede Lovelace), Honeybear (Moonbear) and Indigo (Ajani Russell) – stepping into womanhood and tackling all the challenges that brings.