Rosemary's Baby Fashion: Mod Style & Satanic Chic

WHY'D THEY WEAR THAT? · Oct 13, 2026 · 30m

In this episode of Why'd They Wear That?, Clinton Kelly and Stacey London dissect the unforgettable fashion from Roman Polanski's 1968 classic Rosemary's Baby, starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. From the sophisticated white coat with gold trim that opens the film to the iconic Vidal Sassoon pixie cut, the hosts explore 15 key looks and how costume designer Anthea Silbert used deliberately girly, innocent clothing to emphasize the terror surrounding Farrow's character. They also celebrate Ruth Gordon's eccentric style as Minnie Castavet and discuss how the film's mod aesthetic continues…