Carbon Costume

Priya Mangal is a main character in the Pixar movie Turning Red.  Priya is the most mellow of her group of friends, which includes Mei Lee, Abby Park, and Miriam Mendelsohn.  Priya is a big fan of the macabre, first introduced reading a vampire romance novel.  Priya has round glasses and a nose piercing and is depicted in a yellow striped shirt and brown pants.

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.

Princess Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is the protagonist of the Disney animated movie, The Princess and the Frog. She works as a waitress with big dreams of opening her own restaurant to serve her homemade beignets and gumbo. She meets Prince Naveen as a frog, and when she kisses him, she turns into a frog as well! Together they journey off to find a solution while falling in love along the way. After outsmarting Dr. Facilier, they marry and become human again, for they realize they are what each other needed to become their best selves. Tiana makes history as the first Black Disney princess, and her story will continue in an upcoming self-titled Disney+ series. Her wedding dress is inspired by the bayou with its green color palette and lilypad elements.

Belle is a main character in the 1991 Disney animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. She lives in France with her father and town inventor, Maurice. Although he can be eccentric, she loves him very much. Belle is somewhat of an outcast herself in the quiet village, as she is a headstrong girl who’s always seen reading a book. Gaston tries to woo her, but she rejects his shallow and arrogant advances. Upon taking her father’s place as captive, Belle learns to love the Beast, and they both realize beauty comes from within. This is the dress she wears when dancing with the Beast to the title song, sung by Mrs. Potts.

Drizella and Anastasia Tremaine are the antagonists of Cinderell . The two sisters take delight in teasing and bossing around their stepsister, Cinderella, encouraged by their wicked mother, Lady Tremaine. They attend the ball in hopes to woo Prince Charming, but their obnoxious attitudes and constant bickering make them unattractive.

Antonio Madrigal is a character in Disney’s Encanto. He is five years old, the third child of Felix and Pepa as well as the youngest child in the Madrigal family. His siblings are Dolores and Camilo. However, he is closest to his cousin Mirabel, whom he lives with in the nursery before getting his gift. He’s anxious about the ceremony, but Mirabel is there to hold his hand as he opens his door. It is revealed Antonio possesses the gift to communicate with animals. His closest companion is a toucan who often rests on his shoulder or arm.

Alma Madrigal is a character in Disney’s Encanto. Referred to as Abuela, she is the matriarch of the Madrigal family and head of the magical village. Her husband, Pedro, sacrificed himself to invaders so she could escape with their three newborn children, Pepa, Bruno, and Julieta. A miracle blessed them and her candle, vanquishing the opposing army and creating La Casa Madrigal. Her care for the community causes her to put too much pressure on her family’s gifts, and thus she can be controlling and harsh. When the casita begins to crumble, Mirabel helps her grandmother understand the real miracle lies within the Madrigal family bond.

We don’t talk about Bruno-no-no-no! Bruno Madrigal (John Leguizamo) is a character in Disney’s Encanto. He is the brother of Pepa and Julieta. He was shunned from the Madrigal family due to his mysterious prophecies that often ended in misfortune. Upon discovering a prophecy that involves her, Mirabel seeks out her uncle. She finds him behind the walls of the casita, living  amongst the rats. In getting to know Bruno, she realizes he’s misunderstood, as he never intended to harm the family. When he helps Mirabel restore the magic, the family accepts him.