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MOTIONPICTUREC O S T U M E R S .O R G 31 "We got really lucky, not only with the people in our crew, but to have showrunners and creative producers that were enthusiastic in their support of the work we were doing." — R AC H E L ST I V E R S The Jade Ladies real estate team. retained her cool and supported us. Because of her positive energy, we all were able to come in, work hard, and have fun while doing it." Stivers adds, "We got really lucky, not only with the people in our crew, but to have showrunners and creative producers that were enthusiastic in their support of the work we were doing. Charles Yu and John Lee created an environment that was professional but also joyful and silly and creative. I couldn't have known when I took the job that I was going to find it so creatively fulfilling, but I really did." The crew was able to create a meta world that takes on the dynamics of how Asians are portrayed in the media. Pillet tells us that through this experience she has "learned a lot about cultural bias and clichés. I think this is an important topic to discuss in our costume community." It is quite a feat to design such a large show while also being mindful and respectful of the community that serves as its own character in a story like this. This series shows audiences a three-dimensional concept of world building and dissects how we see those in the background and how we see ourselves in the stories of others. Interior Chinatown is available to watch on Hulu.