www.forbes.com: The series first launched last March following scandal in 1960s high society in Palm Beach. The second season has Kristen Wiig return to navigating high society alongside Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett, Kaia Gerber and more. The show is written, executive produced and showrun by Abe Sylvia for Aunt Sylvia’s Moving Picture Company, alongside
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Though Laura Dern is great and she has a lot to say about the costumes, I want to hear what the costume designer herself has to say. Because the show is about women in social sandals in the sixties, to hear her design process and why she chose certain pieces for each character. Because of the time period, I do think it was right to use brighter colors and patterns, but that can't be verified without the proper research. I think that the brighter colors definitely give a more feminine vibe and allow for the design to really play with the colors throughout the clothing. I love that the costume designer wanted to craft things for her actors rather than adjust or modify another piece of clothing, most likely pulled from a warehouse. As someone would has made clothing, I understand the thrill or happiness when the piece comes together and your vision is executed.
I thought this article was really interesting, especially in the way it shows how much intention goes into Palm Royale beyond just the drama and glamour. I didn’t know much about the show before, but I like how the team is using fashion not only to match the 1960s setting, but to explore deeper themes about femininity, identity, and what society tells women they’re “supposed” to want. I also thought it was cool how much Laura Dern and Jayme Lemons emphasized creating meaningful roles for women behind the scenes, not just onscreen. What impressed me the most was how Alix Friedberg approaches costume design like real storytelling, building custom pieces, using original fabrics, and shaping each outfit around a character’s personality and growth. Even though the show looks bright and over-the-top, the amount of thought and research behind it makes the fashion feel really purposeful, and not just a decoration.
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