Promising young woman costume

Costume designer Nancy Steiner explains why the wardrobe packs such a punch. There is a baseball shirt with a unicorn on the front. A sweater with daisies.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Mild spoilers for Promising Young Woman below. As Cassie Carey Mulligan channels her anger, grief, and guilt over the death of her best friend into a one-woman mission to punish men and women complicit in rape culture, the gulf between appearance and motivation is vast. From the first pulpy poster image—which featured an illustrated Mulligan lying in an oversized mouth, lip color dripping like blood—the emphasis is placed on the trappings of femininity. Cassie is counting on superficial snap judgments as she walks a very dangerous path with little protection beyond a strapless bodycon dress and high heels. Using techniques we try to avoid IRL, the makeup artist made Mulligan apply the mascara herself.

Promising young woman costume

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Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Mild spoilers for Promising Young Woman below. As Cassie Carey Mulligan channels her anger, grief, and guilt over the death of her best friend into a one-woman mission to punish men and women complicit in rape culture, the gulf between appearance and motivation is vast. From the first pulpy poster image—which featured an illustrated Mulligan lying in an oversized mouth, lip color dripping like blood—the emphasis is placed on the trappings of femininity.

Promising young woman costume

By Rebecca Rubin. Film and Media Reporter. Yet in her daily life, Cassie is outfitted head-to-toe in bubblegum pinks and florals, with her long blonde hair often pulled back in a braid and decorated with ribbons. Here, Steiner details key outfits worn by Mulligan in the movie. Throughout the movie, Cassie frequents numerous clubs and bars to bait her prey. Behind-the-scenes, the crew gave each watering hole its own nickname to differentiate the vibes. As she does in her everyday life, Cassie dresses to fit in.

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She exaggerates her femininity, using outfits to mess with people or gain access to her targets. Early in the process , Wells sent Fennell inspiration images, then connected with Steiner, looking at the color and shapes of each costume to coordinate the individual makeup looks. This blank canvas offered plenty of room for experimentation with the bold nighttime looks. I really love the little cardigan. As Cassie Carey Mulligan channels her anger, grief, and guilt over the death of her best friend into a one-woman mission to punish men and women complicit in rape culture, the gulf between appearance and motivation is vast. View image in fullscreen. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. How The Regime Came to Life. The disconnect between action and appearance is crucial to the film. Others have criticised it for depicting violence against women and for presenting a muddled treatment of consent. Fennell has previous with costume that is central to plot. Explore more on these topics Fashion Promising Young Woman features.

Designer Nancy Steiner tells EW why she stitched a dark tale with pastel bliss. A rape-revenge yarn dressed to the nines: That's the core of writer-director Emerald Fennell's vision for Promising Young Woman , a film that pulls off the art of the switch with each stitch of pastel-colored, vintage dollop of fashion balled into one irresistible aesthetic confection that tastes sweet, but has a poison center.

This was a direct request from the director. In Killing Eve, for which Fennell served as the showrunner on season two, Villanelle uses costume to masterly effect. Some have said it plays up the MeToo moment and jars with where we are in , nearly five years on from the Weinstein revelations and the subsequent movement against sexual violence. She exaggerates her femininity, using outfits to mess with people or gain access to her targets. Cassie is counting on superficial snap judgments as she walks a very dangerous path with little protection beyond a strapless bodycon dress and high heels. I really love the little cardigan. And her makeup is much more subtle. Costume designer Nancy Steiner explains why the wardrobe packs such a punch. Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. It is what allows her to hide in plain sight. Watch the Opening Scene of 'Bridgerton' Season 3. As Cassie Carey Mulligan channels her anger, grief, and guilt over the death of her best friend into a one-woman mission to punish men and women complicit in rape culture, the gulf between appearance and motivation is vast. Production needed multiple versions of the garment, so Steiner custom-built it to her exacting specifications, from the sleeve and skirt lengths to the zippered front.