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In this episode, I chat with Production Designer Liz Toonkel about her captivating new film, "Skincare," a tale that intertwines ambition, rivalry, and the shimmering world of beauty. Liz shares her unique inspiration drawn from the beauty archives of 2013—a year immortalized by the glossy pages of Cosmopolitan and Glamour, and the opulent spreads of Architectural Digest. Shooting on location in the historic “Crossroads of the World" in Hollywood, she designed Hope Goldman’s (played by Elizabeth Banks) beauty studio that breathes life with its 2013 charm, while rival Angel Vergara's sanctuary exudes avant-garde sophistication. Liz also delves into the film's ambition to paint a vivid yet authentic portrait of Los Angeles. Rooted in a true tale of beauty, Liz unravels how "Skincare" beautifully traces the evolution of beauty culture, spotlighting the defining trends and influences that shaped the landscape of 2013 Los Angeles.Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-sc