13 iconic movie dresses with stories that will surprise you: one was made in a thousand hours

Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman”

Although “Pretty Woman” was meant to have a dark ending, it ended up becoming a classic piece of cinema. And part of it is because of the iconic costumes worn by Julia Roberts.

One of the most iconic is the red dress her character wears as the “cap” of her transformation. It was originally going to be black, but Marilyn Vance, the designer, convinced the director to change it.

• You can also watch Julia Roberts in “Wonder” on ViX+, ViX’s premium streaming service

Elizabeth Taylor in “Cleopatra”

In “Cleopatra” Elizabeth Taylor wore 65 costumes, which was a record for the time. One of these was a cape designed to resemble the wings of a palm tree, created from strips of golden leather and glass beads and sequins.

Nicole Kidman in “Moulin Rouge!”

In an interview with the Guardian, “Moulin Rouge!” designer Catherine Martin revealed that several of the costumes Nicole Kidman used in the film were not historically accurate, but that she made some modifications to them.

For example, she should have worn a nude bodysuit under her cabaret, but instead opted for more revealing tones and patterns.

• Nicole Kidman also starred in “Dangerous Loves”, which you can also watch for free in Spanish on ViX

Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”

The wedding dress worn by Jennifer Lawrence in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ was created by none other than Tex Saverio, who has dressed celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Lady Gaga.

The design was inspired by another similar dress she made, which had a metallic bodice, and the skirt had multiple layers meant to make it look large but still allow movement to flow.

Keira Knightley in “Anna Karenina”

According to Jacqueline Durran, costume designer for ‘Anna Karenina’, the bright embellishment seen on Keira Knightley (who can also be seen in ‘Laggies’ free on ViX) on her red dress is way off. century. And he revealed that he actually found it in a vintage store and incorporated it into the design.

Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

More than its plot, some people remember “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” for the iconic black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn. It was designed by Hubert de Givenchy himself, because he had a close friendship with the actress.

Winona Ryder in ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’

Although not to everyone’s taste, there is no doubt that ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ stood out for its costume design.

Among them is a red long-sleeved one worn by Winona Ryder (which you can see in ‘Heathers’ for free and in Spanish on ViX), designed by Eiko Ishioka, which years later was exhibited at MOMA.

Grace Kelly in “Rear Window”

This dress worn by Grace Kelly in “Rear Window” was the work of Edith Head, a famous American costume designer.

He is believed to have been inspired by Christian Dior’s ‘New Look’ to do so, but added a neckline which the French designer did not incorporate until years later.

Lily James in “Cinderella”

The live-action Disney princesses always have high expectations when it comes to costume design, since it’s all about recreating highly recognized dresses.

One of the best made was the one worn by Lily James in 2015’s Cinderella, which was created by Sandy Powell (Oscar winner for Best Costume Design) with more than a dozen layers of fine silk.

Emily Blunt in “The Young Victoria”

Another of the stunning dresses created by Sandy Powell was the one worn by Emily Blunt in ‘The Young Victoria’.

It was made exactly like Queen Victoria’s wedding dress in real life and to make it, the designer had access to the wardrobe archive of this historical figure.

Charlize Theron in “Snow White and the Huntsman”

Charlize Theron was Queen Ravenna in ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’. The character was full of mischief, so his costumes were created so that he could reflect that.

For example, this dress appears to be made of little skulls, her rings are fang-shaped, and her crown is sharper than any other queen could wear.

Kate Winslet in Titanic

This dress that Kate Winslet wore in “Titanic” not only won Deborah Lynn Scott an Oscar, but it took over 1,000 hours to make.

Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City”

After so many episodes of “Sex and the City,” audiences were excited when the story of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends came to the big screen.

One of her most memorable outfits is the wedding dress worn by Carrie, which became a landmark and was exhibited at the Westwood Foundation in 2018 for the film’s tenth anniversary.