Carbon Costume

Miriam Mendelsohn (voiced by Ava Morse) is one of Mei Lee’s best friends in the film Turning Red.  Miriam is a caring and loyal friend with a laidback attitude.  Along with Abby Park and Priya Mangal, Miriam helps Mei navigate her newly upturned life after she begins transforming into a red panda.  Miriam is a bit of a tomboy and wears clothes that would make any skater feel comfortable. She dons shades of green in nearly every aspect of her clothing, from her beanie to her flannel and accessories.

Dr. Arthur Watts (voiced by Christopher Sabat in English) is an antagonist introduced during Volume 4 of the animated series RWBY.  Dr. Watts is a disgraced former scientist who initially faked his own death before reappearing.  His colleagues include Cinder Fall, the current Fall Maiden, and Tyrian Callows.  Dr. Watts is middle-aged, with the greying hair to prove it.  He sports a full mustache and wears a grey suit with burgundy accessories and a golden-yellow shirt.  Finding an exact match for his tailcoat is tricky, so don’t be afraid to be interpretive; a plain grey suit with the right accessories will do just fine, or you could opt for a stand collar blazer instead to get a little closer to his look on the show.

Huang Lee is the main protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.  The spoiled son of a Triad leader, Huang finds himself embroiled in a mystery as he tries to recover a stolen family heirloom and unearth the person responsible for his father’s murder.  Huang has short-cropped hair and some scattered facial hair including a soul patch, which you can mimic with a little eyebrow pencil if you aren’t interested in growing your own.  He wears blue jeans, green sneakers, and a white t-shirt.  Though the red button-down he wears unbuttoned is sometimes mistaken for the lining of his jacket, it’s actually a separate piece.

Joy Wang (played by Stephanie Hsu) is the daughter of Evelyn and Waymond in the A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once.  Joy has a fairly strained relationship with her mother Evelyn; the two often butt heads over a variety of things, including Joy’s desire to introduce her girlfriend to her grandfather.  As originally introduced, Joy favors baggy clothes and has a penchant for comfortable flannel shirts.  Her costuming gets pretty wild, though, when she becomes Jobu Tupaki, an interdimensional villain Evelyn must stop from destroying every universe that exists.  As Jobu, Joy wears a multitude of colorful and unique ensembles.  It might not be possible to completely recreate any one of them in full, so don’t be afraid to go a little wild and interpret one of her looks to make your own.

Luke Danes (played by Scott Patterson) is the surly diner owner of Star Hollow’s favorite coffee spot on the show Gilmore Girls.  Luke’s Diner is an important meeting spot for many of the show’s quirky characters, including Lorelei and Rory Gilmore, who function best with a very large cup of coffee in their hands.  Eventually, Luke also becomes Lorelei’s primary love interest.  Whereas many of the other characters on the show have an array of fashion options available, Luke’s look is more streamlined.  Typically, he wears comfortable jeans, a flannel shirt, and a baseball cap turned backward.  To really take the look to the next level, use a Luke’s Diner branded cap and be sure to bring a carafe of coffee; your Lorelei will thank you.

Tyrian Callows (voiced by Josh Grelle in English) is an associate of Dr. Arthur Watts and a supporting antagonist in the anime series RWBY.  Tyrian has gold eyes and a long braid.  If your hair isn’t long enough to style in this way, you have a few options available. First, you could purchase a long brown wig and braid it yourself; otherwise, if your hair is long enough to support a braided ponytail extension, one of those will suffice instead.  Tyrian is a sadistic serial killer who often bursts into unprompted bouts of maniacal laughter.  His costuming includes a white open-front vest and matching pants, along with bandages on his arms, forearm guards, a chest harness, and brown boots.  He disguises his scorpion tail by winding it around his waist like part of his belted harness.

Claude is the silent protagonist of the Grand Theft Auto III game.  Also a minor character in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Claude is a mysterious criminal with vague origins.  By the end of the game, Claude is one of the most notorious men in Liberty City, with many gangs and other criminals hoping to take him out.  Claude has dark hair and a barely-there five-o’clock shadow.  If you don’t want to grow one of your own, a little eyebrow pencil dotted over your chin and cheeks can achieve a similar effect.  Claude’s main costume consists of green cargo pants, a bomber jacket with bronze zippers, black t-shirt, and a pair of blue sneakers.

Lorelei Gilmore (played by Lauren Graham) is one-half of the titular Gilmore Girls on the classic CW show.  Mother to Rory, Lorelei comes from a wealthy family but has made her own way in the world after having her daughter as a teen.  Lorelei’s style fluctuates throughout the series, but often tends toward the quirkier side.  Some of her most iconic looks include the pink coat she often dons, and the “laundry day” look she wore to Rory’s first day at the prestigious Chilton Preparatory School.  Lorelei is also rarely without a cup of coffee, especially if she has a chance to take a detour to Luke‘s Diner.