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Whiskey from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Whiskey (played by Madelyn Cline) is the girlfriend of Duke Cody working to build her brand by any means necessary in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Whiskey quickly strikes up a rapport with Andi Brand once they are on the island, and is caught having an affair with Miles Bron by Detective Benoit Blanc. Whiskey arrives for the trip wearing white cut-offs and a white tie-front crop top with tasseled boots. For dinner, she dons a rust-colored dress with side cut-outs. She always wears a gold necklace with her astrology sign, Taurus.
Andi Brand from Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Cassandra “Andi” Brand (played by Janelle Monae) is the former business partner of billionaire Miles Bron in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Scorned by her former friends, Andi unexpectedly arrives at a private island murder mystery party to stir things up as Detective Benoit Blanc investigates. Andi’s dinner party attire consists of a crisp white suit, studded gladiator sandals, and gold open hoop earrings. Andi also wears two one-shoulder dresses.
Professor Turo from Pokémon Violet
Professor Turo is the husband of Professor Sada and the main antagonist of Pokémon Violet. He is the primary professor at Uva Academy. Unlike his wife, Professor Turo’s outfit is very futuristic-looking, which can cause a little bit of a challenge when recreating the costume, but also offers some chances to get creative. Most importantly, Professor Turo wears a white lab coat with blue square buttons. You can purchase a regular lab coat and add new buttons to it if you’re up for a little DIY. His bodysuit is another story and you can achieve a similar appearance in a few different ways. A wetsuit in similar colors will give you a very close match, but a set of compression wear may be the more comfortable choice. Lastly, a pair of slip-on shoes and a beard complete the look.
Duncan Idaho from Dune
Duncan Idaho (played by Jason Momoa) is a swordmaster in the service of House Atreides. In Dune, Duncan helps train Paul Atreides before his death. In the 2021 film, Duncan has long wavy hair and a muscular build. He often wears a stillsuit after moving to Arrakis in the service of Duke Leto. To make your own stillsuit, you may need to get a little creative, as padded pieces that look the part are often the wrong color. Don’t be afraid to experiment with a little spray paint to get the look you want. Duncan also wears more casual clothing when training Paul, and any costume will be enhanced with a short, straight sword to help look the part.
Dabi from My Hero Academia
Dabi (voiced by Hiro Shimono and Jason Liebrecht) is a member of the League of Villains in the anime and manga series My Hero Academia. Dabi’s Quirk allows him to wield blue flames. His intense dislike for Pro Heroes and tendency toward destruction make him a powerful foe. There are plenty of Dabi costume sets available for purchase if you’re looking for an easy way to recreate his look. Depending on which point in the story you prefer, you may need to add either a white or black wig and boots. You can also DIY his costume with a black frock coat, scoop neck t-shirt, black pants, and a silver belt. For the burnt remnants of his skin, use purple body paint to cover large portions of your face, neck, and arms. Then use a black body crayon to create the illusion of folds and wrinkles. Lastly, use a small brush and metallic silver body paint to add the staples.
R.M. Renfield from Renfield
R.M. Renfield (played by Nicholas Hoult) is the displeased associate of Count Dracula in the horror comedy Renfield. Doomed to a life of servitude to the undead Count, Renfield has had enough and seeks to leave the vampire’s service. Renfield wears a number of outfits throughout the film, including a dark green suit and a snazzy mauve sweater that eventually ends up spattered in blood. Unfortunately, the vintage Ralph Lauren colorblock sweater he wears to his support group will set you back a couple of hundred dollars secondhand, so don’t be afraid to find a similar multicolored piece in muted tones.
Professor Sada from Pokémon Scarlet
Professor Sada is a character from the video game Pokémon Scarlet. Alongside her husband Professor Turo, she serves as a main antagonist of the game. She is the primary professor at Naranja Academy. Professor Sada wears a fur-trimmed lab coat over a pair of orange shorts and a matching cropped tank top. She also dons a pair of orange leg warmers and brown sandals. To DIY her fringed attire, take a pair of scissors to an orange tank and shorts. An orange necklace with a shark’s tooth or a multi-tooth necklace without orange may suit your needs, depending on your preference. Likewise, Professor Sada’s belt can be achieved with two different waist chains, one in orange and one with dangling shells. To cap off her accessories, add some orange to your hair and nails, as well as a bangle bracelet. If you have a hot glue gun, you can add light pink fur to the collar of her coat. Otherwise, some clever tucking of a faux fur scarf can achieve a similar look.
Diane Foxington’s Goodness Gala Dress from The Bad Guys
Diane Foxington (voiced by Zazie Beetz) is the Governor of California in the animated feature film The Bad Guys. While Governor Foxington typically dons a suit while at work, there are a few occasions in the film when she gets to dress up, including when she attends the Goodness Gala where she dances with Mr. Wolf. At the Gala, Governor Foxington wears a blue pantsuit/skirt combination, silver heels, and glittering jewelry. When recreating the look, you can decide whether you’d like to also wear an orange bodysuit underneath to emulate her orange fox fur. Likewise, you may decide just a headband with ears is enough to get your vulpine intentions across. Otherwise, a mask for your face can be used instead.
Lady Jessica from Dune
Lady Jessica (played by Rebecca Ferguson) is the mother of Paul Atreides in Dune. Lady Jessica and her son must flee their home and try to survive by seeking refuge with the Fremen of Arrakis. Lady Jessica wears a plethora of luxurious clothing suiting her status as the wife of a Duke. One of her most memorable costumes is a gold ensemble complete with a long train and body chains. To recreate her appearance, don a gold face chain and layer a rhinestone mesh long-sleeve shirt under a dress, with a gold bib necklace over top. A sheer gold scar will complete the look. Some of Lady Jessica’s other costumes include an elegant red gown paired with a simple gold finger chain, and her dark cloak worn when interacting with others in the Bene Gesserit sect of which she is a part.
Death from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Death (voiced by Wagner Moura) is the main antagonist of the Dreamworks feature film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Also known as the Wolf, Death is intent on killing Puss as punishment for wasting so many of his nine lives. Death appears as a white wolf in a black cloak with a sickle in each hand. To recreate his appearance from the film, you can choose either an easier-to-wear half-mask or a bulkier full-headed mask that looks closer to the original. Pair your mask with furry gloves and slippers, and a black bodysuit as your base. Then, throw a hooded cloak over top. Don’t forget you’ll want two sickles to complete the look.