For the second part of the summer project we were asked to analyse 2 films of our choice. We has to look for style inspiration, as it can be found in many different places, particularly film. The first film I chose to analyse was The Great Gatsby.
This film belongs to the romance genre but is also a modernist novel, the film is set in the 1920's and has a modern twist with the musical element, being far from the F.Scott Fitzgerald book. The film mainly focuses on the lavish Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) parties, all for his love Daisy Buchanan, played by Carey Mulligan. The film doesn't really have anything that makes it iconic, but I like how the film is set in the 1920's but has a modern edge to it. Also the iconic 20's fashion, when fashion entered the modern era, the film has a lot of extravagance and glamour which makes it so exciting. Other things in the film that could be said as iconic in the film could be Daisy's short 20's style hair and the Flapper girls at the parties. During these parties you see a variety of textures with the dress' feathers on the dresses and jewels on head scarves.
The makeup department included 38 people, makeup designer Maurizio Silvi, an Oscar and BAFTA nominated designer for the film used his skill to create looks for the different characters in the film, such as the delicate Daisy and the sporty looks Jordan goes for. He describes in an interview the key MAC products used to create each of the individual looks. For the eye makeup he explains they went for the 'smudgy' look, and depending on the character a different lip colour. The 20's fashion has recently become quite popular, it was a time of renewal and elegance. The main characters Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan were already quite famous actors but these roles may have made the more iconic. Isla Fisher, who plays Myrtle also has an interesting look, being Tom Buchanan's mistress, she has a completely different style from Daisy, being more outgoing with bright red lips and fire red hair.
This film belongs to the romance genre but is also a modernist novel, the film is set in the 1920's and has a modern twist with the musical element, being far from the F.Scott Fitzgerald book. The film mainly focuses on the lavish Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) parties, all for his love Daisy Buchanan, played by Carey Mulligan. The film doesn't really have anything that makes it iconic, but I like how the film is set in the 1920's but has a modern edge to it. Also the iconic 20's fashion, when fashion entered the modern era, the film has a lot of extravagance and glamour which makes it so exciting. Other things in the film that could be said as iconic in the film could be Daisy's short 20's style hair and the Flapper girls at the parties. During these parties you see a variety of textures with the dress' feathers on the dresses and jewels on head scarves.
The makeup department included 38 people, makeup designer Maurizio Silvi, an Oscar and BAFTA nominated designer for the film used his skill to create looks for the different characters in the film, such as the delicate Daisy and the sporty looks Jordan goes for. He describes in an interview the key MAC products used to create each of the individual looks. For the eye makeup he explains they went for the 'smudgy' look, and depending on the character a different lip colour. The 20's fashion has recently become quite popular, it was a time of renewal and elegance. The main characters Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan were already quite famous actors but these roles may have made the more iconic. Isla Fisher, who plays Myrtle also has an interesting look, being Tom Buchanan's mistress, she has a completely different style from Daisy, being more outgoing with bright red lips and fire red hair.
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The second film i chose to analyse was Breakfast at Tiffany's; Breakfast at Tiffany's is a romantic comedy made in 1961. It stars Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, Hepburn plays Holly Golightly, the main character, a cafe society girl. I would say her role in the film is the most iconic, the most iconic look being in the opening scene where she steps out of a cab in a full length Givenchy gown, her hair piled up on her head and large pearls with dark sunglasses ooze glamour and you know instantly that the film won't let you down in the fashion department. Audrey Hepburn was also said to have brought a sweet innocence to the glamour of the film.
Having one of the most iconic looks in the opening scene is quite an achievement, being more than 50 years ago that the film was made and it still being so iconic. Celebrities all over have tired the look, emphasizing simplicity is sometimes the best way to go. She wears simple eyeliner flicks, neutral lipstick and blush, therefore making the look easy to recreate and try yourself, proving that maybe that is why it is so popular. For the film it was said that Audrey Hepburn's personal makeup artist Wally Westburn separated each of her eyelashes with a sewing pin to create the best look possible for the camera. Another iconic thing that probably wasn't as prominent then but is now is her eyebrows, being a big trend at the moment. This film is iconic in terms of fashion and style, it was said that Holly Golightly became a huge style inspiration for women in the 60's and still to this day.
Having one of the most iconic looks in the opening scene is quite an achievement, being more than 50 years ago that the film was made and it still being so iconic. Celebrities all over have tired the look, emphasizing simplicity is sometimes the best way to go. She wears simple eyeliner flicks, neutral lipstick and blush, therefore making the look easy to recreate and try yourself, proving that maybe that is why it is so popular. For the film it was said that Audrey Hepburn's personal makeup artist Wally Westburn separated each of her eyelashes with a sewing pin to create the best look possible for the camera. Another iconic thing that probably wasn't as prominent then but is now is her eyebrows, being a big trend at the moment. This film is iconic in terms of fashion and style, it was said that Holly Golightly became a huge style inspiration for women in the 60's and still to this day.
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