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Costume Designer Crafts Iconic Looks for Tessa Thompson's Manipulative Hedda Gabler
29 Oct
Summary
- "Classic modernity" phrase coined to describe mid-century English aristocratic world
- Costume designer Lindsay Pugh's vision for vastly different styles of Hedda and Eileen
- Intricate design of Hedda's green dress to camouflage her manipulative nature
In October 2025, hair and makeup artist Sharon A. Martin revealed the creative process behind the visuals of Nia DaCosta's film "Hedda." Martin coined the phrase "classic modernity" to describe the mid-century English aristocratic world depicted in the movie, blending period elements with modern influences.
The film's costume designer, Lindsay Pugh, discussed her approach to dressing the lead characters, Hedda Gabler (played by Tessa Thompson) and Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss). Pugh wanted their styles to be vastly different, reflecting the emotional journey of the two women. For Eileen, Pugh had to subtly replicate a man's suit and shirt, as the character navigates a world dominated by men.
