Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Emma from Dave
On the TV show Dave, Emma (played by Christine Ko) is Ally‘s roommate and friend. Emma offers colorful commentary, and even more colorful clothing to the show, while also providing Dave with unique artwork for his live performances. Emma and Elz hook up at the start of episode 7, and she borrows a grey t-shirt from him for the ride home. Emma dons bright vintage-inspired clothing and wears her hair in two space buns. Replicating Emma’s vintage sweaters could be difficult without a trip to a thrift store, making this costume a perfect opportunity to check out your local vintage scene.
Elz from Dave
On the FX show Dave, Elz (played by Travis Bennett) is the titular character’s friend and DJ. Elz wears a lot of vintage 90s-looking sweaters and shirts as he seeks to improve his visibility by producing beats for Dave and other performers, even as he battles pirating by unproven SoundCloud rappers. Elz eventually hooks up with Emma and shows his sensitive side while babysitting Trippie Redd’s young nephew Sauron.
GaTa from Dave
Both onscreen and off, GaTa, who plays a fictionalized version of himself on the FX show Dave, is Lil’ Dicky’s hype man. GaTa is an empathetic soul who struggles with bi-polar disorder while working with Dave and Elz to help his friend achieve his dreams of becoming the next big rapper. GaTa wears an array of fashionable streetwear, and always has a lip ring in his lower left lip.
Sara Howard from The Alienist
On TNT’s The Alienist, Sara Howard (portrayed by Dakota Fanning) is the first female employed by the New York Police Department. Sara is ambitious, hoping to use her position as Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s assistant as a stepping stone to one day becoming the first female police detective. She joins Dr. Kreizler and John Moore in their investigation of the murders of young male prostitutes and later becomes a private investigator. Sara comes from an affluent family and dresses as such in elaborate Victorian style. Recreating 19th century fashion can be difficult, so it’s important to get creative by mixing and matching historical costume pieces with contemporary items.
Dave from Dave
Rapper and comedian Lil’ Dicky (born and credited as Dave Burd) plays a fictionalized version of himself on the new FX show Dave. On the show, Dave is a semi-neurotic millennial working to achieve his dreams of becoming the next big rapper with the help of his producer Elz, girlfriend Ally, and hype man GaTa. Dave’s style is eclectic and bold, with plenty of pattern mixing and vintage-looking sweaters and jackets, as well as a pastel colored suit to help him look fresh when meeting with record execs.
Madara Uchiha from Naruto Shippuden
Madara Uchiha was one of the founders of Konohagakure. Madara saved and trained Obito Uchiha, and entrusted the latter with his plans and his name upon his eventual death, leading to Obito using the name Madara throughout much of his life. Madara wears a cowl neck robe and shinobi pants, with red samurai armor over top. Finding red armor can be difficult, so using red paint over light colored armor can help you achieve the same look.
Caleb Nichols from Westworld
In season 3 of Westworld, Caleb Nichols (played by Aaron Paul) joins up with Dolores after he helps her when she is injured. Dolores shows Caleb the extent to which his life is controlled and his fate determined by others in order to recruit him to her cause. As a veteran, Caleb suffers with some amount of PTSD and survivor’s guilt. When season 3 begins, Caleb works construction with a robot companion, while also completing criminal acts after hours for additional cash. Whether dressed for work, criminal activity, or infiltrating a 1%ers party, Caleb typically wears clothing that is dark grey or black. Prior to his recruitment by Dolores, Caleb wears coveralls with orange pocket flaps to his construction job.
Wolf from Future Man
Wolf (played by Derek Wilson) is a resistance soldier from the future in Hulu’s Future Man. Wolf is a battle hardened and dedicated soldier in Tiger’s battalion. He works with Tiger and Josh Futterman in an attempt to thwart the genetically modified Biotics and stop the Biotic Wars from becoming reality. Wolf has several facial scars and eventually chooses a mullet hairstyle.
Unique Adams from Glee
Unique Adams (played by Alex Newell) is a transgender high school student and a member of New Directions on the show Glee. Unique is close friends with Marley Rose. When Unique is originally introduced as Wade, she is shy, but Unique herself is glamorous and outgoing.
Dr. Laszlo Kreizler from The Alienist
Dr. Lazslo Kreizler (played by Daniel Brühl) is the criminal psychologist at the center of The Alienist. Kreizler provides expert testimony for the police force when required to determine whether a person should be remanded to prison or asylum, or be returned to their daily life. Kreizler also operates an institute for abandoned children. He enlists the help of his friend John Moore and the first female employee of the NYPD, Sara Howard, as he attempts to track down a serial killer. Kreizler dresses in fine black Victorian suits and jackets, and he uses a cane.
