You can see your favorite
Movies,a trillion times and still miss some Easter eggs. Despite being hidden in plain sight, most of us missed these subtle details because we were so focused on the story. This time we will shine a spotlight on all the clever details that movie costume designers put in their costumes. You will be surprised at the hidden meanings and stories behind these costume choices.
So let’s see if you have sharp eyes or not. Think you spotted all these Easter eggs? Which one is your favorite movie costume design?
1. Voldemort’s Robes In Harry Potter
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Voldemort's robe is one of the costume Easter eggs in Harry Potter. The costume designers of the franchise made sure to change the color of his robes throughout the films. Every time a Horcrux was destroyed, Voldemort's robe faded in color. This was to give the impression that he was slowly fading away.
2. Jack Sparrow’s Hats In Pirates of the Caribbean
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Apparently, Johnny Depp lost ten leather hats during the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (2003). The actor kept throwing them overboard, so the costume designer started making most of Jack Sparrow’s hats out of rubber. This helped his hats to float instead of sink.
3. John’s Wristwatch In John Wick
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In John Wick (2014), before the action scenes start, John wears his wristwatch normally. However, when he has to fight, he wears them facing inside the wrist. This is the way soldiers usually do it. It helps them to see the time while holding a rifle and to avoid reflections of the glass.
4. Forrest And His Son’s Outfits In Forrest Gump
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During the scene where Jenny introduces Forrest to his son, their outfits match Burt and Ernie on the TV. They are also leaning to the left just like the television.
5. T'challa, Nakia, And Okoye While’s Outfits In Black Panther
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In Black Panther (2018), there is a scene where T'challa, Nakia, And Okoye travel to Korea. The colors of their outfits represent the colors of the Pan-African flag.
6. Stan Lee's Cameo In Avengers Endgame
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Stan Lee often cameoed in
Marvel movies, and Avengers Endgame was no exception. However, his cameo in Endgame was a little more special. His outfit was based on his real-life wardrobe from the 1970s.
7. The Blue Dress In Wonder Woman
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The legendary blue dress in Wonder Woman (2017) was actually a throwback to the 1975 Wonder Woman series.
8. Bruce Did Not Wear A Mask In The Dark Knight Rises
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During the ball scene in The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Bruce does not wear a mask. This is because "Bruce Wayne" is his mask while Batman is his true identity. This is further proven to be true when Selina asks him "Who are you pretending to be? " and he replies "Bruce Wayne, eccentric billionaire.”
9. Indiana Jones’s Suit Looks Like James Bond’s
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Eon Studios refused to let Steven Spielberg direct a James Bond film. When Spielberg told George Lucas this, they decided to take the matter into their own hands. They created a scene in Indiana Jones 2 where Indiana Jones dressed as James Bond.
10. White Witch's Crown In The Chronicles of Narnia
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In The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, when the White Witch's power dwindles, her crow melts. The costume designers made sure this was shown in the film.
11. The Masks In Baby Driver
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In Baby Driver, the actors were supposed to wear Michael Myers masks for the bank robbery scene. However, the studio couldn’t get the rights. Edgar Wright then reached out to Mike Myers and asked if they could use his likeness for the masks. The actor thought it would be amusing and accepted.
12. Doc Brown's Bandana In Back To The Future
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If you paid close attention to Doc Brown's outfits in the movies, you would notice that his bandana in Back To The Future: Part III is made from his shirt in Back To The Future: Part II.
13. Ransom's Sweater In Knives Out
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In Knives Out (2019), you can spot that Ransom's sweater has a ripped collar along with a few noticeable holes. This detail is to show his nonchalance towards his wealth and disrespect for his family.
14. Aragorn’s Bracers In LOTR: The Fellowship Of The Ring
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In LOTR The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001), Aragorn puts on Boromir's bracers after his death. This is a way to honor his fallen comrade. Aragorn wears them for the rest of the trilogy.
15. Laurie And Jo’s Outfits In Little Women
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In Little Women (2019), costume design is very important. In some scenes, you can see that Laurie and Jo swap articles of clothing with each other. This underlines how close their bonds are.
So that are some cool Easter eggs that you might not notice about your favorite character’s costumes. There are also many clever hidden details in movies that many of us skipped. Some of us might even think they were mistakes! Check out these
“mistakes” from iconic movies that turn out to be brilliant foreshadowing moments. They will blow your mind.