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Costume Designer's Thumb Rip Bat-Suit!
5 Nov
Summary
- A thumb rip nearly delayed the filming of Batman.
- Burnham designed Lady Gaga's iconic 'living dress'.
- She also created costumes for Narnia and Wind in the Willows.
Vin Burnham, a renowned costume designer, has contributed to numerous Hollywood blockbusters and acclaimed stage productions.
Her career highlights include crafting the iconic Batsuit for Tim Burton's Batman and its sequel. Early in the filming of the original Batman, Burnham experienced a mishap when her thumb tore through the Batsuit's cowl. The situation was averted when Michael Keaton, the lead actor, forgot his contact lenses, granting her time for essential repairs.
Burnham's diverse portfolio also features designs for beloved characters such as Aslan in the BBC's The Chronicles of Narnia and for Wind in The Willows. She expressed particular fondness for the Aslan costume, likening him to a golden retriever.
Beginning her career in the props department at the Royal Opera House, Burnham has since advanced through various roles in costume creation. Among her most cherished accomplishments are designing Lady Gaga's distinctive "living dress" for the Monster Ball World Tour and her significant contributions to BBC productions. Burnham emphasizes the narrative power of costumes, stating they are as vital as script dialogue and that costume designers are inherently storytellers.
