The costume vault

This week I'll briefly expand on more of the recommendations I've been posting on social media so you'll be able to make a more informed decision when choosing your choice entertainment for the afternoon. This time I'll cover the recommendations I made from April 10th to April 19th. Recommendation for APRIL 10th Tiny disclaimer: I die for the Baroque aesthetic, so I’m not very impartial of the assessment of this film. With that out of the way: let’s move forward with today’s recommendation. VATEL is a story that talks about the individual and free will in a world where everyone is keenly aware of their place and the need to stay in it. It’s talking about a world divided into two groups: those who have (the King and Court), and those who don’t (the working classes). And these two ideas are the central guidelines that dictate the visual design for this movie. That division is created mainly through the costume design, by establishing very clear looks for both groups, the ...

This week I'll briefly expand on more of the recommendations I've been posting on social media so you'll be able to make a more informed decision when choosing your choice entertainment for the afternoon. This time I'll cover the recommendation I made from March 31st to April 9th. Recommendation for MARCH 31st It is hardly a secret to those who know me that I do not care for Jane Austen’s EMMA. It’s not open dislike, just simple indifference. Well, Autumn de Wilde’s new take of the story might have changed that to adoration. The film highlights the absurd, satiric, and comedic aspects of the story and the characters in a way that feels fresh. Not trying to make Emma likable might be its best bet and works wonders in making her seem three dimensional as a character, as well as having the ironic result of actually making me like her more. Here, the costume design plays a vital role in creating a highly plastic and artificial world to match the story’s ...