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Alien Diva's Wardrobe: Kitsch, Cosmic & Custom
12 Aug
Summary
- Margo's alien costume blends retro-futurism with homemade charm.
- Characters' wardrobes reflect their personalities and backgrounds.
- Animal prints serve as a unifying visual motif across several characters.
Costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier crafted a distinct visual language for the Apple TV series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." Elle Fanning portrays Margo, who creates the retro-futuristic alien character 'Hungry Ghost' for OnlyFans. Gordon-Crozier explained that Margo's homemade costume, made from silver spandex and vinyl with cone-shaped bra elements, reflects her limited budget and amateur sewing skills, deliberately evoking a kitschy, humorous feel.
The characters' attire directly mirrors their flamboyant backgrounds and aspirations. Michelle Pfeiffer's character, Shyanne, is adorned in various animal prints, representing a dated yet enthusiastic style. Nick Offerman's Jinx, a former wrestler, sports vintage leather and flashy patterns, juxtaposed with comfortable home clothes. Even minor characters, like Margo's OnlyFans mentors in pink lace and bedazzled cowgirl outfits, are dressed to impress.
Gordon-Crozier also employed animal prints as a recurring motif. The ex-wrestler lawyer Lace wears a tiger-print dress, Jinx is seen in leopard-print shirts, and Margo herself sports snakeskin-print attire, tying the diverse cast together through fabric and pattern choices. Conversely, Marcia Gay Harden's character, Elizabeth, embodies conservative East Coast old money with a vintage black and white knit suit, echoing her styled hair.
The design choices aim to enhance the narrative, with each outfit telling a story about the character's history and present circumstances. From Margo's DIY alien costume to the unifying animal prints and the distinct personal styles of the parents, the wardrobe significantly contributes to the show's unique aesthetic and thematic depth.
