Today, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced, and the road to the Oscars has officially begun. Some of the notable categories, especially in the world of fashion, include the great variety of costume designs among the five nominated films.
The candidates took the audience on a journey through the magical world of Oz, 19th century Transylvania, early 1960s New York City, Vatican City, and ancient Rome.
And while “Wicked'' dominated the box office among the Oscar hopefuls, the film's costume designer Paul Tazewell, who worked on “Gladiator II'' including Jeanty Yates, returned to familiar territory after winning. It faces stiff competition, including from its production team. He won an Oscar in 2001 for “Gladiator.''
“evil”
Costume designer: Paul Tazewell (second nomination)
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About the costumes: The world of Oz portrayed in “Wicked” has captivated audiences in no small part due to its fantasy-inducing costume design. Tazewell's creations for the film include Galinda's pink bubble dress, Elphaba's black silk chiffon ensemble layered with black lace over purple taffeta, and accented with astrological runes. This includes Madame Morrible's academic robes. In an interview with The Times last year, Mr. Tazewell hinted that he was destined for the job. As a teenager, growing up in Akron, Ohio, he designed the costumes for his high school production, The Wiz.
“Completely unknown”
Costume Designer: Arianne Phillips (4th nomination)
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About the costumes: James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic chronicles four years of the stylish troubadour's life in the 1960s. In an interview with Art of Costume magazine, Phillips said she immersed herself in newsreels and photographs of the period for her research. “Research was key to achieving reliability,” she said. “We divided Bob’s transformation into three distinct beats: Arrival in New York (1961-62), Freewheelin’ Era (1963-64), and 1965 “These beats influenced everything, including the outfit, the hair, and the overall silhouette.'' “I aim to create an interpretation that captures his essence, rather than just an expression of his essence.''
About the costumes: For Robert Eggers' otherworldly vampire film Nosferatu, Muir undertook extensive research to create the film's decadent Gothic costumes. She sought out antique German fashion illustrations and consulted Romanian history experts. In an interview with Vogue, she spoke about the creative process behind the epic cape worn by Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok. “From the beginning, Robert wanted his Orlok to represent a Transylvanian count from around 1590,” she says. “What caught my attention were paintings of the Esterházy family from that period. Lots of gold, furs, and heavy clothing,” she added. “Bill was also fundamental in all his fittings and I always gave him a lot of time to be alone in front of the mirror and feel it and absorb it and live it. Because it was supposed to last for years.''Years. ”
'conclave'
Costume designer: Lissie Crisle (second nomination)
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About the costumes: To make Edward Berger's “Conclave” a visually rich film set in Vatican City, Kristol sought to add even more stylish touches to the film's cardinal couture. . In an interview with the Times, she said she had taken creative liberties, such as using a richer palette of red and making accessories such as crosses and jewels more opulent. “You can now see inspiration from the Roman Catholic Church everywhere,” she said, reflecting on her research. “I think it's a clear structure. Knowing all the orders and what they're wearing makes it very elegant.”
“Gladiator II”
Costume Designers: Janty Yates (3rd nomination, 1st win) and David Crossman (2nd nomination)
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About the costumes: Mr. Yates and Mr. Crossman are both long-time collaborators of Ridley Scott. Mr. Yates won an Oscar for his work on the original film “Gladiator,'' and Mr. Crossman is known as an expert on military uniforms. But whether they win an award for Gladiator II or not, their work on the film has already left a legacy. The leggy leather combat skirt worn by Paul Mescal in the film went viral online after it sent fans into a frenzy.
