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June Douglas in Asteroid City
June Douglas (played by Maya Hawke) is a teacher who attends the convention at the heart of Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City. June devlops a romantic interest in a singing cowboy also at the convention. Set in the 1950s, Asteroid City provides plenty of opportunity to stylize a perfectly vintage costume. June’s attire includes shades of yellow, with a sweet daisy-printed sweater, coral-colored nails, and brown shoes. If you can’t find a sweater with daisies on it, one with polka dots will evoke a similar feel.
Stanley Zak from Asteroid City
Stanley Zak (played by Tom Hanks) is Augie Steenbeck‘s father-in-law in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City. Following the death of his daughter, Stanley ends up accompanying Augie and his children to the titular city for the Junior Stargazer Convention. Stanley’s costume is colorful and casual; it looks like he just walked off the green. Finding an exact match for his multicolor plaid golf pants might not be possible, similar options are available in shades of blue and green. He also wears a yellow button-down shirt, red Oxford shoes, and a blue sweater tied around his waist.
Augie Steenbeck from Asteroid City
Augie Steenbeck (played by Jason Schwartzman) is a widower and father of four in the Wes Anderson film Asteroid City. When he and his children are stranded near the titular desert town, Augie calls his father-in-law to pick them up. During their stay in Asteroid City, Augie meets Midge Campbell. Augie’s costume includes a belted safari jacket and khaki pants, which he pairs with brown boots. More important than the outfit itself might be Augie’s accessories, which include a pipe and a vintage camera. If you don’t have a camera that looks the part, a smartphone case designed to look like one can do the trick instead.
Midge Campbell from Asteroid City
Midge Campbell (played by Scarlett Johansson) is a Hollywood star stranded in the titular Asteroid City in Wes Anderson’s film about a 1955 convention interrupted by out-of-this-world visitors. The actress meets Augie Steenbeck and his family during her stay. Midge has short dark hair and favors a pair of oval sunglasses. Since the movie takes place in the ’50s, she dons plenty of vintage-inspired costumes including a sleeveless floral dress with a set of pearls. Pair your chosen outfit with red nails and lips for the perfect mid-century look.
Juliette from The French Dispatch
In The French Dispatch, Juliette (Lyna Khoudri) is a student revolutionary leader and girlfriend of Zeffirelli. Both are fighting for a world without borders, but lines of division soon form among the protestors. The fiery idealist Juilette stands opposite the blithe Zeffirelli and the pragmatic journalist Lucinda Krementz.
Sister Patricia Whitman from The Darjeeling Whitman
In Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited, Sister Patricia Whitman (played by Anjelica Huston) is the mercurial mother of Jack, Peter, and Francis. When her sons meet up with her after many years apart, they find that she has become a Catholic nun. Sister Patricia wears all white with sensible brown leather shoes and heavy black eyeliner.
Mrs. Bishop from Moonrise Kingdom
In Wes Anderson’s film Moonrise Kingdom, Mrs. Bishop (played by Frances McDormand) is the mother of Suzy Bishop. When Suzy and Sam Shakusky disappear together, Mrs. Bishop and her husband search for her. Mrs. Bishop wears several colorful outfits that are all true to the story’s 1965 setting, making this a fun costume to recreate with both new pieces and vintage finds.
M. Jean from The Grand Budapest Hotel
M. Jean (played by Jason Schwartzman) does not have a large role in The Grand Budapest Hotel. But the size of his role does not change how important he is in the film. M. Jean is a direct contrast to Bill Murray’s M. Ivan and Ralph Fiennes’ M. Gustave. Whereas the older men did their job with polish and pride, M. Jean seems to do his job simply because it is his job. The pins on his lapels mark him as a member of The Society of the Crossed Keys but he does not have the same polish as either Ivan or Gustave. And that is the point.
Because M. Jean represents the less splendorous present life of The Gran Budapest, his uniform is much simpler than the men that came before him. He wears a simple purple suit with a red tie and white undershirt. Black dress shoes round out the clothing while a thin mustache and a cigarette complete his appearance. And, of course, the pins signifying his membership in The Society of the Crossed Keys.
Klaus Daimler from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Klaus Daimler (played by Willem Dafoe) is the German first mate of the Belafonte research vessel in Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Klaus views Steve Zissou as a father figure, and becomes jealous of Ned Plimpton as the latter’s relationship with Steve grows. Klaus always wears shorts, no matter the occasion, so this is a great costume option for someone who really wants to show off their legs.
M. Chuck from The Grand Budapest Hotel
M. Chuck (played by Owen Wilson) is a member of the Society of the Crossed Keys and a concierge at another hotel in Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel. M. Gustave is also a member, and the Society works to help Zero and Agatha prove Gustave’s innocence after Dmitri accuses him of murder. All of the concierges wear tuxedo uniforms of varying colors, Chuck’s is light grey with a black waistcoat.
