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Amber von Tussle
Amber von Tussle is the secondary antagonist of the musical Hairspray. Played by Brittany Snow in the 2007 movie and Cameron Dove in the 2016 live television special, Amber is a blonde beauty who often makes fun of Tracy Turnblad. Hairspray is set in 1962, providing you with plenty of opportunities to recreate some classic vintage looks. Finding exact matches for these kinds of costume pieces is almost impossible, so if you’re having trouble, be sure to focus on the classic silhouettes of the ’50s and ’60s to make your own one-of-a-kind look. Though the most iconic looks for this character may be her chosen costume for the Miss Teenage Hairspray competition, there are plenty of vintage looks to choose from throughout the film or special, so don’t limit yourself and get creative!
George Harrison from Yellow Submarine
In the animated musical film Yellow Submarine, George Harrison travels with his Beatles mates John, Paul, and Ringo travel by a yellow submarine with their friend Old Fred to Pepperland.
Paul McCartney from Yellow Submarine
In the animated musical film Yellow Submarine, Paul McCartney travels with his Beatles mates John, George, and Ringo, travel by a yellow submarine with their friend Old Fred to Pepperland.
City Girl’s Celestial Angel
City Girl’s fourth album, Celestial Angel, includes beautiful cover art reminiscent of 90s anime. The city scene takes on an ethereal appearance with the cover character, likely the titular Celestial Angel, hovering off a set of stairs, an otherworldly glow enveloping her as she ascends. The Angel’s appearance includes a blue skirt and puffy-sleeved blouse as well as blue chin-length hair.
Mark Cohen from Rent
Mark Cohen is a character in the musical RENT, written by Jonathan Larson to depict bohemian life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Mark serves as the musical’s narrator, documenting the events with his antique video camera. He is a struggling Jewish documentary filmmaker as well as Roger’s roommate. Maureen is his ex-girlfriend. Anthony Rapp portrayed Mark in both the Broadway run and 2005 movie-musical.
Mimi Marquez from Rent
Mimi Marquez is a character in the musical RENT, written by Jonathan Larson to depict bohemian life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village during the HIV/AIDS crisis. She is a nineteen year old exotic dancer at a club called the Cat Scratch. She struggles with a drug addiction, and she is HIV positive like Angel. Mimi falls in love with Roger, and her growth throughout their romance is an important part of the story.
Angel from Rent
Angel Dumott Schunard is a character in the musical RENT, written by Jonathan Larson to depict bohemian life in Lower Manhattan’s East Village during the HIV/AIDS crisis. Angel is a street drummer who finds Collins beaten up and left on the street. The two blossom into lovers and move in together. Both of them are HIV positive, and Angel eventually succumbs to the disease. Her funeral is a pivotal point in the musical, and changes the relationships between the characters. She is very caring, giving, and kind. Fans speculate whether she is a drag queen or a transgender woman, or perhaps even genderfluid.
Snoop Dogg from Super Bowl LVI Half-Time Show
For the Super Bowl LVI half-time show, Snoop Dogg took the stage alongside other hip-hop icons like Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. The all-time rapper’s delivery was smooth as ever, performing “Drop It Like It’s Hot”. Snoop dressed in a blue and yellow tracksuit — a nod to his Los Angeles allegiance — accessorized with gold frames, gold chains, and a gold mic.
Christian from Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Much like his movie counterpart, the musical’s Christian is driven by love and by a sense of wonder in the world that many around him no longer share. His outcome is no less tragic and his loss no less heartbreaking than his movie counterpart, but he brings a different energy to the dynamic of Moulin Rouge that is unforgettable.
Christian’s writing may be hard to reproduce but his style is a wonderful closet cosplay. Button front slacks and a linen button down under a dark vest make up the majority of the costume. Finish off the look with a neck scarf and Oxford-style ankle boots. You’ll be the toast of the Moulin Rouge and all of the pieces can transfer easily to other costumes.
Kate Bush in “Wuthering Heights”
In the “Wuthering Heights” music video, English singer-songwriter Kate Bush is seen dancing out in the wild windy moors, adorned with flowers and a flowy red dress. This look has been recreated countless times for pop culture and holidays, including Halloween and The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, held annually around the world.
