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Pennywise's Red Costume Secrets Revealed
4 May
Summary
- The red costume featured 135 meticulously stitched pattern pieces.
- Silicone and special paint created the wet, blood-soaked look.
- Periwinkle's costume included nods to Pennywise's universe.
Costume designer Luis Sequeira has unveiled the intricate details behind Pennywise the Dancing Clown's signature red costume in 'Welcome to Derry.' He collaborated closely with textile artist Alex Goldman, experimenting extensively to achieve the desired look. The final costume comprises 135 separate pattern pieces, each carefully stitched to create stripes and a visually striking aesthetic.
To replicate Pennywise's blood-soaked, worn appearance without losing the fabric's texture, Sequeira employed advanced techniques. This involved stenciling, pre-staining, and applying dragon skin silicone, a flexible mold material. This silicone was then painted with glue gel to achieve the signature wet look, a process requiring speed and precision.
Sequeira also focused on Periwinkle, the alter ego of Ingrid Kersh, to ensure the character's distinct yet connected identity to Pennywise. He utilized silk for Periwinkle's child-like appearance, a fabric associated with the Pennywise universe. Subtle easter eggs, including a touch of red mixed with gray, were integrated into Periwinkle's attire to create a silhouette reminiscent of Pennywise, especially when viewed in shadows.
