amp.rte.ie: Netflix's latest hit show, House of Guinness, explores a story inspired by one of Europe's most famous and enduring dynasties - the Guinness Family.
Set across 19th-century Dublin and New York, the star-studded cast were dressed in a stunning array of outfits, ranging from historically accurate mourning dresses to scandalous corsets.
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Learning a lot about costume design lately has been very interesting following Ann Roth’s visit. I haven’t spent much time engaged with that side of a production, but I’ve often admired great costume design, or at least what I really enjoy. I was really impressed with the idea that Gibbon had to do a lot of research through the class system of the time in Ireland. That in itself reshapes my appreciation for costume designers. I’ve also been very interested by the idea of not repeating something that’s already been done. I think there’s so much that can be done, but as more and more art is made, so much that has been done. It makes me wonder if designers take the time to avoid accidentally coming too close to other designers’ works, or only worried about not repeating their own like Gibbon. I think about how incredibly difficult costume design must be. Not doing too much while being unique and accurate at the same time sounds overwhelming. It remains true in every aspect of design, but I imagine costume designers can be under such a fine microscope.
I found this interview very interesting! Edward Gibbon’s approach feels both historical and imaginative. Kind of like he’s rebuilding 19th-century Ireland from the ground up, but through fabric and silhouette. I really admire how he avoided the typical “muddy” period look and instead used the colors of Guinness itself to create a richer, more layered world. It’s also fascinating how much thought went into class, identity, and even emotion through texture and palette. Nadine Clifford’s mention of using real historical images to justify bold choices really stuck with me, it shows how research and creativity can coexist and make the design even better. What I find most inspiring, though, is the respect they both have for each character’s individuality. It reminds me that good costume design isn’t just about accuracy, but about revealing who people are through what they wear. I’d love to read more interviews like this about other designers too!
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