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.
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.
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.
Edward - Edward Scissorhands
If you've ever watched a Tim Burton film, you'll know to expect some wonderfully wacky characters. "Edward Scissorhands" is no exception. Burton somehow manages to make us, along with the rest of the town, fall for Edward. He's an innocent creature, who due to a series of mishaps, ended up with scissors for hands. Not exactly traditional heartthrob material.
Besides the dangerous scissors, Edward also dons a leather bodysuit with metal buckles and straps. On paper, this sounds like a costume for a monster in a horror film, yet it was the perfect fit for the off-beat prince charming.
Sam - A Cinderella Story
The ultimate fairytale has had many adaptions in its day and with it, many versions of Cinderella's ballgown. In this modern version, Hilary Duff's character was dressed in what most of us would describe as a wedding dress.
Since Sam is a high schooler in the film, the wedding dress seemed a tad too mature or even inappropriate to some viewers. However, the plot of the film solves this costume conundrum. Sam doesn't have a dress to wear to the school dance, so her friend lets her borrow her wedding dress to save the day! So despite appearances, there are no wedding bells in sight!