Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Subaru Natsuki from Re:Zero
In the anime and light novel series Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World, Subaru Natsuki (voiced by Koboyashi Yuusuke or Sean Chiplock) is the main protagonist. Subaru is transported from a convenience store in Japan to a fantasy world where he becomes a knight to the half-elf Emilia. Subaru typically wears the tracksuit he had on when he was brought to this new world, however he also has a butler’s uniform he wears while serving at the Roswaal mansion. A standard butler’s costume will help to achieve this look, especially if you take the time to carefully outline the lapels with some standard grey fabric paint. If you don’t like the look of a multi-striped bow tie, you could also use a plain blue one and paint a single stripe across it once it is tied.
Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke
The Prince of Emishi Village, Ashitaka is a kind and peaceful man afflicted by a demon curse in the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke. After his town is attacked by a demon, whom he kills, Ashitaka is tasked with discovering why the boar was so afflicted. Ashitaka joins forces with San after they meet when she attacks Irontown, leaving him with a cut on his cheek.
Donny Kerabatsos from The Big Lebowski
Theodore Donald “Donny” Kerabatsos (played by Steve Buscemi) is a member of the same bowling team as the Dude and Walter. A soft spoken man, Donny is often told to shut up impolitely by Walter prior to his death in the film. Despite being an exceptional bowler, Donny is often seen wearing what appear to be secondhand bowling shirts, as he dons a colorful array, each with a different name embroidered on it (none of which are Donny). If you have some modest sewing skills, you could add your own personal flourish to whichever color shirt you choose to wear for your costume.
Lor McQuarrie from The Weekenders
On Disney’s cartoon series The Weekenders, Lor McQuarrie (voiced by Grey Griffin) is considered the jock of her friend group. Lor is best friends with Trish Katsufrakis. Lor is an athlete who excels at soccer and basketball. In keeping with her active life, Lor is often seen wearing loose-fitting jeans and t-shirts with sneakers.
Bunny Lebowski from The Big Lebowski
Bunny Lebowski (played by Tara Reid) is the wife of Jeffrey Lebowski in The Big Lebowski and a huge source of frustration for Brandt, as she flirts heavily with the Dude. She is a former runaway and porn star with a shopping problem that puts her into very deep debt. To recreate Bunny’s outfit, you’ll need to tap into your very rad ’90s side, as she favors neon green and very small bikinis. Of course, depending on your comfort level, there are many ways you can channel the same vibe while covering up a little more. Don’t forget your green toe polish, as Bunny’s little toe plays a big role in the film.
Maude Lebowski from The Big Lebowski
In the Coen Brothers’ film The Big Lebowski, Maude Lebowski (played by Julianne Moore) is a provocative avant-garde artist and the daughter of Jeffrey Lebowski. She is highly critical of her father’s relationship with Bunny, and is the person responsible for the Dude losing his rug. During their initial real life interaction, Maude is seen wearing a long olive green robe, and later, she dons a gold Viking valkyrie costume in one of the Dude’s dreams. When crafting your Maude costume, you will need to decide whether the silhouette or the color of her robe are more important to you, as it can be very difficult to find one that does both. Adding additional props and touches to a fabricated Maude Viking costume can help bring your costume to the next level.
Jeanette Miller from Alvin and the Chipmunks (2015)
Jeanette Miller (voiced by Janice Karman in the 2015 TV show) has been a supporting character on Alvin and the Chipmunks since the ’80s, having previously appeared in the original TV show, as well as the 2005 movie. Jeanette is extremely smart, but can be clumsy because of her nearsightedness. She is a member of the Chipettes along with Brittany and Eleanor, and she is also the love interest of Simon Seville. In the 2015 series, Jeanette wears purple glasses, slip on shoes, and a purple plaid shirt.
Elroy Jetson from The Jetsons
J.K.L. Berensen from The French Dispatch
In Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, J.K.L. Berensen (played by Tilda Swinton) is a staff member at the titular newspaper. As a writer, she is responsible for reporting interesting stories for her readers, and her outfits are equally as entertaining. Berensen’s clothing is brightly colored in oranges, golds, and yellows, topped off with a well-coiffed head of red hair.
Jane Jetson from The Jetsons
On The Jetsons, Jane Jetson (voiced by Penny Singleton) is the wife of George, and the wife of Judy and Elroy. However, Rosie the Robot performs most of the household duties, which frees Jane’s time up and allows her to focus on her love of fashion and gadgetry. Jane wears a futuristic purple dress with pearl earrings.
