Carbon Costume

Sister Liesl (played by Mia Threapleton) is one of the main characters in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme.  One of Zsa-zsa Korda‘s ten children, Liesl is chosen as his sole heir and travels with her father while he survives several attempts on his life.  Liesl is a nun, and she wears a white uniform included a veil, long sleeved shirt, and a white dress.  White tights are also part of her uniform, though Liesl can be seen wearing tights in shades of green as well.  She wears black shoes, a silver cross necklace, and carries a rosary with green beads.

Cousin Hilda (portrayed by Scarlett Johansson) is a character in Wes Anderson’s film The Phoenecian Scheme.  Hilda meets up with Zsa-zsa Korda, Sister Liesl, and Bjorn Lund while they are in the desert, at which point Zsa-zsa graciously offers her a hand grenade.  Cousin Hilda wears her hair in a braided crown.  If you don’t feel up to braiding your own hair, consider grabbing a braided hair band and pulling your hair back instead.  Complete your desert-friendly costume with a red gingham shirt, high waisted khaki shorts, and strappy sandals.

Bjorn Lund (played by Michael Cera) is one of the main characters in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme.  Bjorn joins Zsa-zsa Korda and his daughter Liesl as they are forced to outwit assassins, terrorists, and greedy competitors looking to sabotage Zsa-zsa’s latest business venture.  Bjorn has curly hair and wears round framed glasses.  His clothing typically consists of a brown or tan colored corduroy suit, pale yellow dress shirt, and red toned waistcoat.  Add a polka dot bow tie to complete the eccentric look.

Silas Ramsbottom (voiced by Steve Coogan) is a supporting character in the Despicable Me franchise.  As the Director of the Anti-Villain League, Silas is Lucy Wilde‘s boss.  Silas is a large man with a long face.  He wears dark brown pants, black shoes, and a patterned brown blazer with a teal tie.

Tom Lee (voiced by Brandon Soo Hoo) is the main protagonist of the animated film The Tiger’s Apprentice.  Tom becomes the guardian of the Zodiac after his grandmother dies.  He trains with Mr. Ted Hu, a tiger and one of the Zodiac Warriors sworn to protect him.  Tom has short cropped hair and wears a yellow sweatshirt over a white tee, dark jeans, and grey and black skater sneakers.  He can sometimes be seen wearing over ear headphones and riding his skateboard.

Jürgen Voller (portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen) is a villain in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Jürgen, who also uses the alias Professor Schmidt, is a Nazi official who has disguised his true identity in the United States.  Jürgen is in search of the dial so he can return to World War II and ensure the Third Reich’s victory, bringing him up against Indiana Jones and Helena Shaw.  When not wearing his military uniform, Jürgen dresses smartly in a dark suit and hat with a dark green tie.  He also wears a brown leather jacket and carries a black leather shoulder bag.

The Black Knight (portrayed by John Cleese) is a minor character in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  The defender of a small bridge, he declares the King Arthur and his knights, “none shall pass,” before suffering the loss of most of his limbs at the hands of the King.  There are some Black Knight costumes that exist, if you’d like one that includes the loss of a limb, though none are a perfect replica.  Add boots, gloves, and a long sword to complete the costume or create your own with a black helmet, black and red knights’ robes, and black leggins.

The iconic Torch Lady logo for Columbia Pictures has been a version of a woman holding a torch since 1928.  The current version, draped with a blue cloth instead of a flag, is based on a photograph Jenny Johnson taken by photographer Kathy Anderson in 1991.  In the original photograph, the model was draped in a white sheet that was strategically pinned in place.  For your costume, you can choose a flowy sleeveless dress with a v-neck and sandals to evoke the same Greek inspiration as Columbia’s long lineage of logos.  Finish your costume with a curly wig, a long blue scarf draped over your left arm, and a light up torch held aloft in your right hand.