3/21/2024 0 Comments Euphoria cassie halloween outfit![]() ![]() After Thana gets raped twice and kills her attacker, she goes on a vengeful killing spree against men. Thana and Kat before their transformationĪfter Kat’s sex video gets exposed without her permission-or even knowledge of this video’s existence-she first panics, then decides to take advantage of it, just like Thana. We can draw a parallel between Kat and Thana at the beginning of the series and the film, both characters dress quite plainly. She embraces the person she has been becoming, which is quite the theme in Ms. “That no matter how cool or sexy or smart you think a guy is, they’re actually just fucking pathetic.” (Episode 5: ’03 Bonnie and Clyde) Her perspective, however, drastically changes when she comes to the following conclusion: Kat is introduced as a movie buff, someone who admires and wants to become a strong female character taking over the world, but there was a side of her who watched men in movies in search of romance. Her emotional journey throughout the series resembles that of Ms. The effort she puts into the costume, too, implies a strong emotional attachment to her film choice. She summarizes it, recommends it, we can even glance at the film’s poster on her phone as a wallpaper. Kat’s choice is a 1981 exploitation thriller by Abel Ferrara, Ms. In 2019 why would these teenagers choose highly specific costumes no one might recognize at a party? What do these characters want to express to the world? Is this self-reflection? And if it is, what does it say about them and their relationships? “Costumes embody the psychological, social and emotional condition of the character at a particular moment in the script.” (Yvonne Blake) ![]() Of course, my understanding might be incorrect, but hey, a healthy discussion will never hurt! What do these costumes mean to you? With this article, I aim to interpret these choices of Euphoria, tell you the story I got out of it. Costume design is all about intimate storytelling, a meticulous work despite the fact the audience might only have a glance to grasp our story. You must get into their mindset, make the choices they would make. This is why I am passionate about costume design and I sometimes say that being a costume designer is a lot like being a psychoanalyst for fictional people. Every choice we make, every choice a character makes in a story holds some meaning. Costume and dressing, in general, are a way of nonverbal communication. They don’t derive from memes, current celebrities, social media but from specific films, their generation might not even recognize. They don’t draw inspiration from the mainstream. While watching the characters live through this magically vivid Halloween party, we might wonder about their costume choices. Let’s take a deep dive then into the “costume-ception” analysis of “The Next Episode.” Be aware, spoilers will follow. In this vein, this article is my love letter toward this brilliant show and its masterful production. On many occasions, watching Euphoria felt like a love letter to cinema. Now I would like to shift our focus toward Heidi Bivens’ incredible costumes, inspired by many iconic films. Speaking of, we should also congratulate the amazing makeup team of Euphoria, Zendaya, and Labrinth for their Emmy wins! I thought it might be a good reminder of a better world to pay tribute to the most stylish Halloween party of last year’s television: “The Next Episode,” episode six of HBO’s Euphoria. This year, not many of us will be enjoying Halloween parties like we used to. ![]()
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