The next time you sit down to watch a movie, pay attention to the costumes. All movies have costumes. Consisting of the garments and accessories worn by the characters, they play an important role in storytelling. It's a little-known fact, however, that movie costumes also impact fashion. Below is a list of some of the most iconic movie costumes. While the costumes vary, they've all left a significant and lasting impact on the world of fashion.
James Bond's Tuxedo
If you've ever watched a James Bond movie, you may recall the British Secret Service agent wearing a tuxedo. The first James Bond movie was released back in 1963. Since then, there have been two dozen sequels released, each of which centers around the British Secret Service agent of its namesake. James Bond, of course, frequently wears a tuxedo in these movies. His signature tuxedo has been attributed to a rise of popularity with tuxedos.
Batman's Batsuit
One of the most iconic movie costumes comes from the DC Comics Universe. In the Batman franchise, Batman wears a high-tech suit known as the Batsuit. It's made out of triple-weave Kevlar armor, and it features the superhero's bat symbol in the center. There have been multiple iterations of the Batman movie, the most of recent of which features Christian Bale starring as Batman. Regardless, they all depict the Caped Crusader wearing the Batsuit, which has since influenced many other costumes and even everyday clothes.
Black Mamba's Yellow Jumpsuit
Another iconic and influential movie costume is Black Mamba's yellow jumpsuit from the Kill Bill series. In the Kill Bill series, actress Uma Thurman is often seen wearing a yellow jumpsuit. The yellow jumpsuit was designed by Kumiko Ogawa. In the years since the Kill Bill series' release, it has become a symbol of female empowerment and has inspired fashion designers and enthusiasts alike.
The Great Gatsby Costumes
There's no denying the fact that the costumes depicted in Th Great Gatsby have made an impact on the world of fashion. Originally released in 2013, The Great Gatsby is a movie based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same name. It has an all-star list of actors and actresses, some of whom include Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Cary Mulligan and Isla Fisher. Like the novel, The Great Gatsby movie takes place in 1922 New York. Just looking at the costumes worn by the characters in the movie will reveal the period in which it takes place.
Rose From Titanic
Have you seen the movie Titanic? It's another movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Alongside DiCaprio, however, is English actress Kate Winslet. Winslet stars as Rose in Titanic, and she's depicted wearing an elegant costume that has left its mark on the world of fashion. In one of the most memorable scenes of the movie, Rose wears a blue velvet dress, complete with a white shoal and a blue waist sash. Rose wears other costumes throughout the course of the three-hour and 15-minute movie, but her blue velvet dress is arguably the most iconic.
Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Costume
The pirate costume worn by Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is recognized as being one of the most iconic movie costumes of all time. It was designed by Penny Rose. The costume consisted of trousers, a leather long coat, a hat and boots. Sparrow, who is portrayed by Johnny Depp, also wears jewelry. There have been countless other pirate movies, but none of them have achieved the same level of detail with their costumes as Jack Sparrow's pirate costume.
The Hunger Games Costumes
The costumes in The Hunger Games have impacted the world of fashion. There are four movies in the series, with the first being released in 2012. The general plot of the series focuses on a dystopian future in which citizens of various regions are forced to fight to the death. As a dystopian series, the characters in The Hunger Games are depicted wearing some truly unique costumes. These costumes, many of which are form-fitting, have become popular cosplay costumes.
Luke Skywalker's Costume
Few movie costumes are as iconic as Luke Skywalker's costume. Skywalker, of course, is the main character in the Star Wars series. Throughout the series, he frequently wears a costume consisting of white trousers, a white tunic and a belt. The color white is significant because it indicates good. Skywalker's counterpart, Darth Vader, wears a black costume throughout the series. By looking at their respective costumes, the audience can distinguish between good and bad.
Neo's Trench Coat
The costumes from The Matrix series have changed the world of fashion. Specifically, the character Neo is depicted wearing an iconic trench coat. Neo is played by Keanu Reeves. Throughout the series, he wears a modern and flowing trench coat that's become synonymous with The Matrix. The costume was designed by Kym Barrett and Richard Lewis. It projects a unique cyberpunk vibe that's not found elsewhere.
Blade Runner Costumes
In addition to Neo's trench coat from The Matrix series, the costumes from Blade Runner are highly iconic. Blade Runner is a science-fiction movie starring Harrison Ford. Originally released in 1982, it's regarded as one of the most popular science-fiction movies of all time. In Blade Rubber, Ford's character, Rick Deckard, wears a futuristic costume consisting of a leather long coat with a fur-lined top.
Marie Antoinette's Dress
Another iconic movie costume is Marie Antoinette's dress. It was designed by Milena Canonero. The dress captures the grandeur and excess of the French royal court while also highlighting the period in which the movie takes place. You can still find many dresses today modeled after Marie Antoinette's dress.
In Conclusion
Fashion is an ever-evolving industry that's influenced by movie costumes. The garments and accessories worn by characters in movies affect the world of fashion. If it weren't for movies for like James Bond, Batman, Titanic and others, we might be wearing different clothes.
