Research post- Costuming

 

Hello!

I'm leaning towards a drama for my project, rather than the coming of age, because I feel like I can be more creative and less montage-y with it. The character I am envisioning is very eclectic, very chaotic, and will have a wardrobe that embodies the complete mess that she is. I love how the glittery, train wreck of a party girl vibe translates to a screen, because it can tell so much about a character just through the way that. they dress. I will most likely be playing this girl so that I can embody my own vision as best I can, and I'm sure I can find some interesting pieces between me and my sister's closets that would do this girl justice. Because I am no actress, I expect the outfit to tell the story. The power of costuming is very overlooked, and I want to be able to tell an entire story through visuals alone, as I'm not intending on having any dialogue or particular acting expertise displayed in this project. Here is some inspiration I am sifting through ...

                  

Fur coats. This embodies a classy yet reckless aesthetic. They bring a fun texture and an over-the-top confidence when they're worn. These have come back into style as a campy, wild acessory. Don't know where I'd find one of these but I want to get my hands on something like this for sure.

                        

Euphoria won multiple Emmys for their costuming and makeup. I love the unique textures and movement these outfits have. This show influenced the fashion trends my generation follow now and it caused a culturally significant shift in the way we emulate party culture and self expression through makeup. I love the aesthetic of this series and I want to capture some of its essence for my own project.

I continued my research through these websites and articles. More to follow!

Bivens, H. (2023, April 19). Heidi Bivens on the process and evolution of the costumes of Euphoria. Vogue. https://www.vogue.com/article/heidi-bivens-euphoria-fashion-book-interview (Note: Author credited as Vogue/Interviewee Bivens. If citing the interviewer, Christian Allaire, use: Allaire, C. (2023, April 19).)

Billboard Staff. (2011, March 1). Kesha’s 10 most outrageous outfits. Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/photos/kehas-10-most-outrageous-outfits/

Eads, C. (2024, April 30). The party girl aesthetic, Saltburn, and the 20s urge to go crazy. Garb Berkeley. https://www.berkeleygarb.com/blog-1/saltburn

Loane, D. (2022, March 1). Your guide to the most elite makeup looks on ‘Euphoria’. Beauty Crew. https://www.beautycrew.com.au/best-euphoria-makeup-looks