‘May December’, ‘Past Lives’ and Other Costume Designers Explain How They Weave a ‘Sense of Individuality’ Into Modern Clothes

TheWrap magazine: The costumers behind four great 2023 movies discuss the subtle art of wardrobing characters in the here and now

Greta Lee in "Past Lives" (A24); Franz Rogowski in "Passages" (MUBI); Julianne Moore in "May December" (Netflix)
Greta Lee in "Past Lives" (A24); Franz Rogowski in "Passages" (MUBI); Julianne Moore in "May December" (Netflix)

The safest-bet prediction for Oscar night in March is that a historical drama, period musical, or sci-fi/fantasy film will win the award for Best Costume Design. No contemporary-set picture has taken the prize in nearly 30 years (since 1994’s “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”), while only a small handful have even scored nominations (“The Devil Wears Prada,” “La La Land”).

Dressing up monarchs and superheroes is a craft that receives and deserves praise. But we would also like to spotlight the crafty artisans this year who clothed characters from today – with results that are imaginative, seductive and sewn with many threads of this modern world.

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