Normally, movie costumes are prepared meticulously, and some fabulous ones bring an Oscar for Best Costume Design to the producer. However, some films become memorable thanks to the designers’ creativity instead of the stunning outfits of the characters.
We found 10 movie costumes showing the famous costume designers are ingenious. Let’s check them out!
#1 The Phantom of the Opera — Christine’s dress and hair
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If Christine’s look in The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is familiar to you, you are likely to see the famous portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Her hairstyles, hair decorations, and gown are all copied from the real ones.#2 Moulin Rouge! — Satine’s look
Source: © Moulin Rouge!/20th Century Fox
In the movie Moulin Rouge!, the stunning wavy hair of Nicole Kidman is actually a wig. This hairstyle was trendy at that time, while her eyebrows and matte makeup came into vogue in the 20th century.#3 Pulp Fiction — Mia’s pants
Source: © Pulp Fiction / Miramax
Uma Thurman wears strangely short pants in
Pulp Fiction. You may be under the impression that the filmmakers intentionally made it as a unique costume, but actually, they did that to stay within budget. As the black pants were cut and too short for the actress, the designer decided to make them become capri pants. Surprisingly, this type of pants became popular after the movie was released.
#4 The Dark Knight Rises — the mask
Source: © The Dark Knight Rises / DC Entertainment
During the masked ball in
The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Bruce didn’t put on a mask. He considered “Bruce Wayne” his disguise, while his true identity was Batman. That was why when Selina asked him: “Who are you pretending to be? ”, he said, “Bruce Wayne, eccentric billionaire.”
#5 Enola Holmes— Helena Bonham Carter’s jacket
Source: © Enola Holmes / Netflix
Helena Bonham Carter in Enola Holmes dons a pansy motif jacket in a scene. This is explained that pansies represent loving feelings and mean “think of me” in the Victorian language of flowers.#6 Sleepy Hollow — Katrina’s dress
Source: © Sleepy Hollow / Paramount Pictures
Christina Ricci in Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow dons a black-white striped dress in the last scene. This looks similar to the suit Beetlejuice wears in the movie Beetlejuice (1988), another work of Tim Burton.
Source: © Beetlejuice / Warner Bros.
#7 Back to the Future — Marty’s badge
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There is a scene where Marty wears a jacket with a strange badge, which is a logo from Soviet art. The design exhibition was organized at London’s Hayward Gallery in 1971.In fact, many directors and even the executive producer of Back to the Future, Steven Spielberg, appreciated Soviet cinema, so they may use the badge to express their views.#8 The Truman Show — the robe
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You may notice that in The Truman Show (1998), the scene where two old ladies were watching a TV show was familiar. That’s because they wore the same robe as Meryl in another scene. A reasonable explanation is that everything in this movie was for sale.
Source: © The Truman Show / Paramount Pictures
#9 The Queen’s Gambit — Elizabeth’s last look
Source: © The Queen's Gambit / Netflix
Viewers may find Elizabeth’s white outfit in the last scene impressive. This costume is inspired by a chess Queen, and even the beret’s shape reminds the audience of a chess piece.
#10 Pirates of the Caribbean — the pirate’s eye
Source: © Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest / The Walt Disney Studios
Do you remember the one-eye pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean? Have you ever wondered how his wooden eye is created? Mackenzie Crook, who played that role revealed that he wore 2 contact lenses to portray that eye. “It’s uncomfortable but not painful. And it helps the character because, without it, I’m just any other pirate,” he shared.Which movie costumes are your favorite? Do you know any other creative designs in movies? Don't hesitate to leave your thoughts in the comment below! Click
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