perfection is not just about control. it's also about letting go

i finally got to see black swan and my reaction was simply “wow” with regards to every aspect but especially with costume design.

The Rodarte sisters have designed all of the costumes for the new psychological thriller, trying to combine the softness of traditional ballet-wear with the foreboding tone of the film to create the image of an ethereal goddess with a darkness surrounding her.

The designer duo have said that the creation of the tutus is one of the lost couture arts. Laura Mulleavy described it as an intricate process that had to be carefully dealt with, as the pieces of tulle need to be sporadically, yet perfectly placed. However, they have said that the design process, although difficult, couldn’t have felt more natural. Laura continued, “I think our aesthetic naturally fits into the film and I think it was an interesting thing to have someone say, ‘Help us say this thing.’ It didn’t feel difficult at all. It was very natural. It was one of the most exciting things for us to do because the end project was breathtaking.”

The costume design for Black Swan is stunning  and, visually, brings the film to another level. Being the Oscar nerd that I am, I predict huge things for this film come award’s season and Rodarte may well bag themselves a few well deserved trophies.