Vogue: Later this month, Vogue World: Hollywood will take place on the iconic Paramount Pictures Studio lot in Los Angeles. The show will celebrate the rich conversation between film and fashion, while featuring the work of renowned Hollywood costume designers such as Colleen Atwood, Ruth E. Carter, Arianne Phillips, and more.
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I love horror movies! I love the psychology behind them, I love how the different cinema effects and director choices play into the puzzle of scaring their audience without just making it a 2-hour video of screaming and gore. So I greatly enjoyed reading about all the different thought processes and intentions behind some of the most famous horror movie’s monsters and killers. I enjoyed hearing about how the first take on the famous “Scream” movies was to have a complete white outfit, which I am glad they didn’t go with that option. I am curious about how he would hide in the shadows and get the chance to sneak up on his victims if he were standing out in a full white outfit in the dark. I also think that the iconic scream face mask would not stand out as well as it does against the full black outfit.
I never really thought about how much thought goes into horror movie costumes, which is kinda ironic since dressing up is kinda a major part of Halloween. But it is true when thinking of Scream or Halloween, I think of the famous outfits that they are known for. Costumes are such an important part of bringing the movie to life. It really helps to connect the audience with the context of the scene. The number of people who dress up as movie characters, especially horror movie characters, for Halloween is limitless, and it shows that the design has really made an impact and a name for that movie. The article did mention that horror movies are out of the loop when it comes to getting an award recognition, but when thinking of costume design and makeup, some of these movies should have at least been nominated. With spooky season coming up, I won't be surprised when seeing some of these famous designs walking the streets.
Film and Fashion? A celebration of the two together makes me so incredibly jealous that I will not be at that event, but this is completely beside the point. Listening to an explanation of all of these iconic outfits that strike people with a sense of recognizability is absolutely an art within itself. Not only is it a delicate and subtle art in movies, but it is even more important for horror movies. Every little detail is a choice that is being made to give hints towards how things will end. The audience is a detective, picking out each movement, each accessory, each drop of blood to decipher the ending, which makes the visuals of a movie all the more important. Not to mention that people need absolutely iconic outfits to dress up for halloween. The art of costuming for horror movies is an absolute art form, and it is truly one to be celebrated in the entertainment industry.
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