Visitors to our Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition are consistently surprised at the level of ornate detail they notice in each costume. Subtle design elements give depth to the ensembles; construction techniques such as pleating, embroidery, leather work, and beading provide textures that make a costume three dimensional on screen. These details can also help the actor or actress feel connected to their role, and assist them as they build their character. For example, the purple silk tunic worn by Alice in Through the Looking Glass features top hats, rabbits, and stylized letter A’s woven within the fabric – nods to the Alice role that the audience might not see on screen, but that tell the story of the character’s journey.
Today we’re sharing a few close-ups from the beautifully detailed costumes in our gallery. We hope you enjoy the closer look, and remember, there is less than one month to see these ensembles for yourself! The exhibition closes April 22.
Alice Through the Looking Glass – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
Alice Through the Looking Glass – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
Live by Night – Costume Designer Jacqueline West
Live by Night – Costume Designer Jacqueline West
Mad Max: Fury Road – Costume Designer Jenny Beavan (2016 Academy Award Winner for Best Costume Design)
The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
The Huntsman: Winter’s War – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
Hidden Figures – Costume Designer Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Doctor Strange – Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne
Captain Fantastic – Costume Designer Courtney Hoffman
Captain Fantastic – Costume Designer Courtney Hoffman
Allied – Costume Designer Joanna Johnston
Allied – Costume Designer Joanna Johnston
Hail, Caesar! – Costume Designer Mary Zophres
Hail, Caesar! – Costume Designer Mary Zophres
Hail, Caesar! – Costume Designer Mary Zophres
Hail, Caesar! – Costume Designer Mary Zophres
Suicide Squad – Costume Designer Kate Hawley
Love and Friendship – Costume Designer Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh
Love and Friendship – Costume Designer Eimer Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh
Star Trek Beyond – Costume Designer Sanja Milkovic Hays
Fences – Costume Designer Sharen Davis
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – Costume Designer Colleen Atwood (2017 Academy Award Winner for Best Costume Design)
Florence Foster Jenkins – Costume Design by Consolata Boyle
Florence Foster Jenkins – Costume Design by Consolata Boyle
