In the latest reboot of the Superman franchise, Man of Steel, we see the biggest change to the Superman suit as a costume since its first inception at the New York World’s Fair in 1940. Director Zack Snyder strove to create a Superman that was both relatable and realistic in a modern world, “it’s a fine line of re-inventing him, … Read more
When you think of a Disney animated film, spectacular costume design might not be the first thought that crosses your mind, but all that has changed with the recent release of Frozen. The costumes of the main characters capture a true sense of depth and believability that is absolutely remarkable for the genre. Frozen Art Director Mike Giaimo describes … Read more
We continue our series on the evolution of the Superman suit, taking a look at the costumes of the 1970s and 1980s film franchise. Christopher Reeve is Superman. It had been nearly 20 years since the last live-action Superman graced either the small or silver screen when Richard Donner’s Superman opened in December of 1978. Christopher Reeve, who … Read more
Her tells the quiet, beautiful story of the unlikely relationship that develops between a lonely writer and his interactive operating system. The costumes place us in a not so distant future through subtle use of minimalism, shape and color. Costume designer Casey Storm does an incredible job supporting the story and then getting out of the way. Already nominated for … Read more
Captain America: Civil War is the largest film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date, bringing together two epic teams of heroes to battle an intense physical and ideological war. And to costume two powerful and iconic legions, the Russos turned to acclaimed costume designer Judiaanna Makovsky. Makovsky has multiple Oscar nominations and Costume Designers Guild Award wins for … Read more