Best Costume Design Books You Should Own

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However, IndieWire may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.From Darth Vador’s infamous black cape and headgear, to the yellow catsuit Uma Thurman sported for “Kill Bill,” or Mariyln Monroe’s white dress from “The Seven Year Itch,” wardrobe is an important part of any production.

Clothes a character wears are just as important to them as the actor themselves, and in some cases wardrobe can become more recognizable.Costumes have a way of bringing characters to life without uttering a single word.

Looking at a costume can tell us about the character’s personality, the time period that the project is set in, and the character’s role in the story.

When a costume truly connects with fans they become inspirations for Halloween costumes,

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