Joker – Joker
Making an iconic character your own is hard, especially when they’ve been reimagined several times before. The costume designers on the 2019 film set, “Joker,” know this problem all too well. Their outfit choices started a dispute for the fans who waited in anticipation for the film.
As we all know, the Joker is known for his purple and green combination set, but in the 2019 film, it was nowhere to be found. The designer defended their decisions by explaining that they wanted this version of the film to differ from the rest and give it a 1970s feel.
Captain America - Avengers
In "Captain America: The First Avenger," the designers did an excellent job presenting moviegoers with the traditional costume. That being said, when the "Avengers" film was released, fans noticed something different. The costume had changed and was a little over the top.
The colors were too bright, and the mask was connected to the uniform instead of being a separate piece. This resulted in a pretty cheesy costume. The designers defended their decision by explaining that they wanted to give the audience a more traditional superhero. Obviously, it didn't work, and in the following movies, they went for a more subtle look.
Hermione - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Hermione wore a pink dress to The Yule Ball in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." And though this may seem completely innocent, fans of the franchise were not happy. In the book, Hermione's gown was periwinkle blue, so to many, the pink version was out of character.
The film's costume designer begged to differ; in her opinion, Hermione was a tough girl, the kind that hangs out with boys. Her appearance at The Yule Ball was the first time people looked at her as a girl, which was not established before.
Honey Ryder - James Bond: Dr. No
Known as one of the most famous bikinis globally, this swimsuit was a significant factor in the sky-rocket sales of two-part bikinis. The wide white army belt attached to the bottom part of the look was definitely a sight to see. The whole look was an iconic moment in cinematic history, as well as fashion history.
Actress Ursula Andress broke Hollywood tradition at the time by giving her opinion on her own wardrobe design. Andress worked with the director and costume designer to put together a practical garment that would fit her the way she wanted.
Effie Trinket - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
We think it's safe to say that Effie Trinket (played by Elizabeth Banks) grows on you throughout the "Hunger Games" franchise. She starts out as a Captial worker bee and evolves into a nurturing supporter of Katniss. What a metamorphosis!
Speaking of metamorphosis, one of Effie's most marvelous and memorable outfits was made entirely out of Monarch butterflies. Wait, let's just clarify here — no real butterflies were harmed in the making of the dress! The film's costume designer, Trish Summerville, quelled any concerns by confirming that the outfit was made out of feathers painted to look like Monarch butterflies.