Okay, so, I’ve been digging into this whole Lily James costume designer thing, and let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey. I mean, who knew there was so much that went into making an actress look the part, right?
First off, I started by looking up who this Julian Day guy is. Turns out, he’s the one behind the costumes in that Netflix movie, Rebecca, the one with Lily James and Armie Hammer. Yeah, that’s the one. Anyway, from what I gathered, this Day guy really wanted to make sure that the clothes Lily James wore weren’t just, you know, period-appropriate, but also something you could see someone wearing today. Pretty cool, huh?
Then I started watching a bunch of videos about how they did the hair and makeup for the movie, and man, it’s crazy how much of a difference that stuff makes. But I’m more interested in the clothes, so I kept digging.
I came across some stuff about this other designer, Sandy Powell. She’s a big deal, apparently. Won Oscars and everything. She did the costumes for some other movie with Lily James, and it seems like she’s all about that glam and sparkle. Glass slippers and all that jazz. Not really my thing, but hey, it takes all sorts, right?
Diving Deeper into Costume Design
So, I got curious about what these costume designers actually do. Turns out, it’s a lot more than just picking out pretty outfits. They gotta do tons of research, figure out who the characters are, where the movie’s set, what year it’s supposed to be, all that stuff. Then they sketch things out, pick out fabrics, and boss around a whole team of people who actually make the clothes. Sounds like a lot of work, honestly.
And then there’s this quote I found from some lady named Edith Head, who was apparently the queen of costume design back in the day. She said it’s like “magic and camouflage” all mixed together. I guess that makes sense. You want the clothes to make the actors look like they belong in the movie, but you also don’t want them to, like, steal the whole show, you know?
And these are some of the things a good costume designer have:
- Creative
- Resourceful
- Observant
- Analytical
It’s not just about knowing what looks good. These people gotta know about history and fashion. You can’t just throw a modern dress on someone in a movie set in the 1800s, right?
Anyway, I was reading about this Jennifer Starzyk lady, who did the costumes for some wrestling movie, The Iron Claw. Apparently, she didn’t know much about wrestling before, but she learned a whole bunch while making the movie. I guess that’s how it goes with these things. You dive in headfirst and just figure it out as you go.
So yeah, that’s pretty much what I’ve been up to. It’s been a wild ride, but hey, I learned a lot about movie costumes and the people who make them. Who knew there was so much to it, right? It’s not just about the actors; it’s about the whole team behind the scenes, making sure everything looks just right. And the costume designers? They’re like the unsung heroes of the movie world, making sure everyone looks the part without making too much of a fuss. Pretty neat, if you ask me.
