Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Marvel Civilian Disguise
Are you a well-known superhero looking for intel while incognito? A celebrity crime fighter just trying to have a quiet lunch out on the town? Then the “I’m Just a Civilian” starter pack is for you! In almost every Marvel movie, one of our cherished Avengers dons a baseball cap, a hoodie, and a pair of sunglasses to blend in with their surroundings. Depending on whether you are trying to emulate Tony Stark’s Iron Man, Steve Rogers’ Captain America, or another member of the team, you can play around with the color of your hat, your glasses, and what you wear beneath your hoodie or jacket. This is a great way to use your favorite superhero t-shirt as part of a simple–but clever–costume.
Megavolt from Darkwing Duck
Elmo Sputterspark develops the ability to manipulate electricity after being bullied as a young boy. Thus, the villain Megavolt was born. Megavolt is one of Darkwing Duck’s most notorious foes. Megavolt’s costume is brightly colored with a yellow jumpsuit and teal, blue, and red accents.
Riggan Thomson from Birdman
In Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Michael Keaton plays Riggan, an actor best known for portraying a superhero called Birdman in the ’90s. Riggan’s daughter Sam is an addict in recovery as well as his assistant. Riggan is attempting to mount a career comeback by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway play opposite Mike Shiner. Riggan’s grasp on reality is tenuous at best, as he often imagines himself levitating and flying as well as having conversations with his Birdman persona.
Mr. George Knightley from Emma
Mr. Knightley (played by Johnny Flynn in the newest film adaptation) is Emma Woodhouse’s closest confidant in Jane Austen’s Emma. George is kind and intelligent, with the wit necessary to match Emma, but much more maturity at his disposal. Mr. Knightley’s dress is typical of the regency era in which Jane Austen’s novels are mostly set.
Emma Woodhouse from Emma
Emma Woodhouse (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) may be handsome, clever, and rich, but she can also be a bit naive and spoiled in the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Throughout the film, Emma wears an array of colorful and intricate period costumes, providing ample opportunity to explore the regency era and create an outfit with colors and textures that speak to you.
Kurenai Yuhi from Naruto
In Naruto, Kurenai Yuhi is the wife of Asuma Sarutobi and an experienced kunoichi who specializes in genjutsu. Kurenai has bright red eyes, fair skin, and unruly black hair. It is revealed after her husband Asuma is killed in action that Kurenai is with child, and she later gives birth to a daughter named Mirai.
Jack Twist from Brokeback Mountain
Jack Twist (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) is an outspoken cowboy from the film Brokeback Mountain. Jack eventually marries Lureen while continuing to maintain a passionate, if infrequent, relationship with Ennis Del Mar. Jack expresses an interest in living with Ennis, but the latter is too afraid of the potential repercussions of living openly with Jack. Jack’s style is fairly typical of his cowboy persona, including lots of denim and a black cowboy hat.
Sam from Birdman
Sam (played by Emma Stone) is the daughter of Riggan Thomson in the movie Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Sam is in recovery from a drug addiction and helps her father as his assistant while he attempts a career comeback by producing and acting in a Broadway-bound play. Sam also runs her father’s burgeoning social media pages after he goes viral following a dash through Times Square in only his socks and underwear. Sam has some distinctive tattoos on her right forearm and left shoulder.
Tenten from Naruto
Tenten is a member of Team Guy along with Neji Hyuga and Rock Lee. Tenten is a chunin-level kunoichi and a weapons specialist, who uses scrolls during battle to summon a wide variety of weapons for offensive and defensive purposes.
Mike Shiner from Birdman
In Birdman or (the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Mike Shiner (played by Edward Norton) is an unstable method actor who performs opposite Riggan Thomson in a play being produced and directed by Riggan. Mike also becomes entangled with Riggan’s daughter, Sam, adding even more tension to the two men’s relationship as they are forced to continue working together despite their obvious distaste for one another.
