Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Madison from Zombieland 2
Zombieland Double Tap introduces us to several new characters including ditzy Madison (played by Zoey Deutch). Madison is perpetually upbeat and a bit of an airhead who is trapped in the fashion of the early 2000s. Madison can always be found wearing lots of pink, often accentuated by faux fur and colorful Louis Vuitton bags.
M. Gustave from The Grand Budapest Hotel
M. Gustave (played by Ralph Fiennes) is the renowned concierge of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel. With a penchant for seducing wealthy older women such as Madame D, Gustave also takes a new bellboy named Zero under his wing to teach him everything he needs to know about the hotel and its guests. Following Madam D’s death, Gustave is accused by Dmitri of murdering her. Gustave wears a purple tailcoat with red piping and grey dress pants as part of his hotel uniform.
El Macho from Despicable Me 2
Eduardo Perez, better known by his supervillain alias El Macho (voiced by Benjamin Bratt) is the main antagonist of Despicable Me 2. After faking his death 20 years prior, El Macho reemerges as a successful restaurant owner and evil villain. El Macho wears a luchador mask, wrestling singlet, and cape and Eduardo dons an open red satin shirt and slim black jeans while working in his restaurant.
Might Guy from Naruto
Might Guy is one of the Leaf Village’s most elite jonin. A taijutsu master with a loud and boisterous personality, Guy is the self-sworn rival of Hatake Kakashi, often challenging him to contests to prove which of them is the better ninja. Guy is also the mentor of Rock Lee, who follows in Guy’s fashion footsteps.
Columbus from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg) continues to live by a long list of rules that inform his survival, but he has created a relatively normal family life in the wake of the zombie apocalypse. Columbus is still neurotic and he sinks into a depression after his girlfriend Wichita turns down his proposal, but he remains a more than capable zombie slayer. Columbus’ outfit is comfortable and makes running from and fighting zombies as easy as it can be.
Ms. Crookshanks from HBO’s Watchmen
Ms. Crookshanks (played by Sara Vickers) is a devoted servant in HBO’s Watchmen. One of the clone servants of Adrian Veidt, she is an important partner throughout much of his story. Crookshanks is dressed much like a classic maid with a conservative dress, apron, and sensible black heels.
James Cole from 12 Monkeys
In 12 Monkeys, James Cole (played by Bruce Willis) is a prisoner who is offered parole if he can complete a dangerous mission that involves time travel. James is sent back to 1996 from the year 2035 in order to try and stop a plague from plunging the world into chaos and wiping out millions of people. During James’ first trip back in time, he is inadvertently sent to 1990, where he meets animal rights activist Jeffrey Goines. James wears several outfits, depending on which timeline he is in, but one of his most recognizable includes an army green jacket and burgundy zip up sweatshirt.
Little Debbie
Little Debbie is one of the most recognizable faces in grocery stores all over the world. With delicious offerings like Swiss Rolls, Zebra Cakes, and Cosmic Brownies, this costume can be easily improved with your favorite snack. Little Debbie has short curly hair, a blue gingham dress, and a sunhat.
Albert Henckels from The Grand Budapest Hotel
Albert Henckels (played by Edward Norton) is an inspector tasked with investigating the death of Madame D. in Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel. Henckels wears his military uniform throughout the film. He also has a long grey fur coat to stave off the bitter cold.
Charlie Graham from Hereditary
Charlie Graham (played by Milly Shapiro) is the sister of Peter and the daughter of Annie in Ari Aster’s horror film Hereditary. Charlie is a strange young girl with an affinity for preserving the heads of dead birds. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that her penchant for the weird and macabre is related to a far more sinister destiny. Charlie’s outfit consists primarily of a large, oversized orange sweatshirt, and you can certainly get creative with any props you include as part of your costume.
