Carbon Costume Posts by Sarah
Dmitri from The Grand Budapest Hotel
In Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, Adrien Brody plays Dmitri, the son of the wealthy Madame D. Following her death, he accuses M. Gustave of her murder, setting into motion much of the action of the film. Dmitri wears all black and is a member of the fascist “ZZ,” as indicated by an armband he can be seen wearing.
Deputy Kovacs from The Grand Budapest Hotel
In The Grand Budapest Hotel, Deputy Kovacs (played by Jeff Goldblum) is a lawyer who represents the interests of the hotel and Madame D. He is responsible for reading the will that bestows the Boy with Apple painting to M. Gustave. Deputy Kovacs wears a pinstripe suit and round rimmed glasses.
Wichita from Zombieland 2
In Zombieland Double Tap, Wichita (played by Emma Stone) remains enigmatic and protective of her younger sister. When Columbus makes a serious relationship move, she pulls her signature disappearing act, only to return to ask for help when her sister runs away with a boy from Berkeley. Wichita’s outfit is functional with sturdy boots, a basic t-shirt, and leather jacket.
Annie Graham from Hereditary
In Ari Aster’s Hereditary, Annie Graham (played by Toni Collette) is the mother of Peter and Charlie. Annie has a history of mental health issues and a troubled past with her own mother, who is recently deceased. Following another death, Annie spirals into depression and fits of rage as dark secrets about her family are revealed. Annie’s clothing is breezy and loose fitting, with lots of layers and linen fabrics.
Mr. Bill from SNL
Oh nooo, Mr. Bill! Mr. Bill (created and voiced by Walter Williams) is one of SNL’s most enduring characters, with celebrity endorsements that include Pringles, Burger King, and many others. A parody claymation character, Mr. Bill wears a red shirt and blue pants and has bright yellow-blond hair.
Jeffrey Goines from 12 Monkeys
In 12 Monkeys, Jeffrey Goines (played by Brad Pitt) is an animal rights and anti-consumer activist, as well as the son of Nobel Prize-winning virologist Dr. Leland Goines. Jeffrey meets time traveler James Cole in a while hospitalized in 1990 and by 1996, he is the founder of the Army of the Twelve Monkeys. Jeffrey is a jittery fanatic who uses his street clothes and hospital gown in a variety of combinations.
Linda Drysdale from Knives Out
Linda Drysdale (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) is the eldest surviving child and only daughter of Harlan Thrombey, and the two have always shared an especially close relationship. A real estate mogul in her own right, Linda is not shy when it comes to her fashion sense. She is often seen wearing solid colored power suits accented with chunky gold jewelry and round glasses, as well as her large engagement ring and wedding band from husband Richard.
Mousesack from Netflix’s The Witcher
Mousesack (played by Adam Levy) is a skilled druid in Netflix’s The Witcher. Mousesack is extremely protective of Ciri and highly trusted by her grandmother Queen Clanthe. Mousesack wears a gold tunic cinched with a brown leather belt.
Tissaia from Netflix’s The Witcher
Tissaia de Vries (played MyAnna Buring) is also known as the rector of Aratuza in Netflix’s The Witcher. She is the powerful sorceress responsible for Yennefer’s magical education, and she and Yennefer often argue over the best ways in which to teach new mages as well as use their powers. Tissaia favors a Victorian aesthetic with structured dresses in rich colors that often have a high collar.
Hans Gruber from Die Hard
In the classic action movie Die Hard, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) is a German terrorist who takes over Nakatomi Tower in Los Angeles with his crew in order to steal hundreds of millions of dollars in bearer bonds. Gruber’s plans are foiled by NYPD detective John McClane who is attending a holiday party in an attempt to repair his relationship with his estranged wife. Hans wears a dark suit, shows off an impressive American accent, and communicates with his team (and McClane) with walkie talkies thorughout the film.
