Second Life The Who What Wear Podcast: Nobody Wants This Costume Designer Negar Ali Kline on Portraying Authentic L.A. Style and Where to Shop the Characters’ Wardrobes
Oct 29, 2025
Negar Ali Kline is a talented costume designer renowned for her work on Netflix’s rom-com series Nobody Wants This. In this chat, she shares her early career experiences, including working with legendary Ruth Carter. Negar highlights the significance of character wardrobes in capturing L.A. style, focusing on how she transformed characters for season two. She discusses sourcing iconic pieces, including Joanne's vintage chinchilla coat, and thoughtfully curating each character's wardrobe to reflect their personality and evolution.
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Cold Calls Led To A Defining Set Moment
- Negar cold-called productions and landed an internship dressing background on Spike Lee's Summer of Sam.
- That night on a Studio 54 scene she realized costume work was her calling.
Learning From Ruth Carter And Grueling Shoots
- Negar assisted legendary Ruth Carter early in her career and learned on intense, long shoots.
- She credits those hard jobs for teaching problem-solving and resilience.
Mood Boards Should Show Approach Not Outfits
- Negar builds mood boards to convey a character's dressing approach rather than literal outfits.
- She focuses on versatility and how characters use style as armor or to get attention.