Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Joni Thrombey from Knives Out
Joni Thrombey (played by Toni Collette) is the widow of Harlan Thrombey’s late son Neil and mother of Megan. As a lifestyle guru and social influencer, Joni’s style is punctuated by flowing tops and trendy accessories. Her entire look is soft and ethereal, including her long hair and frosted lips.
Mulan Kato as Green Hornet
In 2018, Dynamite Comics ran a short arc in which the daughter of Kato picked up the mantle of the Green Hornet following the death of Britt Reid. Mulan is a highly skilled martial artist like her father, trained in nearly 500 forms of hand-to-hand combat. Mulan’s Green Hornet costume is a more fitted and updated version of the 1960s adaptation, swapping the trench coat for a stylish asymmetrical top with an attached cape.
Lady Trieu from HBO’s Watchmen
Lady Trieu (played by Hong Chau) is the smartest woman in the world when she is introduced in HBO’s Watchmen series. However, much like her father, she can also be narcissistic and cruel. Lady Trieu’s signature look consists of cream and white colored fabrics with long sleeves, high necklines, and gloves.
Agent Stone from Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
Agent Stone (played by Lee Majdoub) is Dr. Robotnik’s faithful assistant in the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. He is often at the mercy of Robotnik’s volatile temper. Agent Stone maintains a crisp and professional appearance with a well-groomed beard and simple black suits.
Haruko Haruhara from FLCL
Haruko Haruhara is an unpredictable investigator for the Galactic Space Brotherhood. She finds herself on Earth on her quest to find the “Pirate King” Atomsk. Haruko’s appearance and personality vary widely throughout FLCL, but her most iconic outfit makes for an easy ride on her bright yellow Vespa Super Sport and consists of a red vested top, black pants, a scarf, and goggles.
Little Rock from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Little Rock (played by Abigail Breslin) has grown a lot since the first film. Little Rock feels stifled by her post-apocalyptic “family” and seeks new adventures with a boy named Berkeley and young people her own age. Little Rock’s clothes are edgy, but still practical with tall combat boots and lots of layers.
Tom Wachowski from Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
In the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Tom Wachowski (played by James Marsden) is a friend of Sonic and sheriff of Green Hills, Montana. Tom is an invaluable ally who helps Sonic defeat Dr. Robotnik. While Tom can be found wearing a variety of clothing, he is often spotted in his sheriff’s uniform while patrolling Green Hills.
Jim Hopper from Stranger Things 3
In Stranger Things season 3, Jim Hopper (played by David Harbour) ditches his typical sheriff’s uniform for a trendy Miami Vice-inspired outfit for his date with Joyce Byers. Unfortunately, the date does not go quite as he’d planned, but the outfit serves him well as he works with Joyce and Eleven to stop the Mind Flayer from leaving the Upside Down and entering Hawkins. Hopper’s season 3 look includes a bright pink and green shirt and light blue jeans.
Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood
In Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood, Jason Voorhees (played for the first time in the franchise by Kane Hodder) is resurrected from the depths of Crystal Lake by a teenager with telekinetic powers. Freed from his literal chains beneath the water, Jason proceeds to wreak havoc, committing countless murders with an array of unique weapons including a scythe, green party horn, a weed wacker, and even a sleeping bag. Because Jason has been sitting at the bottom of Crystal Lake prior to part VII, his clothing is not only tattered, but its remnants expose rotted flesh and bone, giving Jason a somewhat zombiefied look. When creating this costume, it is important to generously slash and tear the clothing to reveal layers of flesh and bone beneath. A two-piece latex mask with detachable hockey mask is the best way to truly embody this particular version of Jason Voorhees.
The Green Hornet (1940s)
The Green Hornet made his premier on a serialized radio program inn 1936. Since his inception, he has made mutiple appearances across comic books, television, and movie screens. In December 1940, the Green Hornet and Kato made their first appearance as comic book heroes. The Green Hornet’s original comic book costume consisted of a long green coat, matching fedora, and a face mask with his symbol on it to help conceal his identity.
