JOHN WATERS MY HERO ( PART II)
Dressing Divine.
Hairspray has always held a special place in my heart as my all-time favorite film. I remember watching it for the first time when I was a wee lass and being captivated by the vibrant characters and their costumes. The collaboration between John Waters and costume designer Van Smith, who created iconic looks like Ricki Lake's pink satin strapless cockroach gown, showcased a level of imagination and humor that is beyond any other level. Although I may not have fully understood the plot at the time, looking back, I realize that watching Hairspray played a significant role in my passion for film and ultimately took a part in leading me to pursue becoming a costume designer. John Waters, the king of kitsch cinema, will forever be my hero.
This Week I’ve Included My Top Picks From the Stories Below.
Stella McCartney Polkadot top, Red Aläia Cateye Sunglasses, Isabelle Marant Red Beaded Earrings, White Khaite Jeans, Red Vintage Leather Jacket, Black & White Manolo Blahnik Pumps
Hairspray. 1988. Directed by John Waters. Starring Rickie Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Jerry Stiller. Costume Design by Van Smith
"Hairspray" is a musical comedy film set in 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. The story follows teenager Tracy Turnblad, who dreams of dancing on "The Corny Collins Show.” Despite her unconventional looks, Tracy auditions for the show and impresses the judges with her dance moves. Tracy's newfound fame causes tension with the show's reigning queen bee, Amber Von Tussle, and her mother Velma, who run the show and are determined to keep Tracy from stealing the spotlight.
Rickie Lake in Hairspray. 1988
Ruth Brown in Hairspray. 1988
Marni Pleated floral-print crepe midi dress, Isabele Marrant Red Beaded Earrings, Red Aläia Cateye Sunglasses, Drakes Rainbow Sweater, Green Lava Earrings, Margiela White Floral Cardigan, Lavendar Loewe Sweater, Bottega striped intrecciato leather pumps
Hairspray. 1988
Green Roland Mouret Satin Dress, Marni Pink Polkadot Sweater, Blue Sandy Liang Blue Satin Ballet flats, Vintage Colorful Leopard Print Heels, Marni Stripped Mohair Sweater, Dries Van Noten Printed Maxi Skirt, Blue Celine Sunglasses, Marni Bue Floral-print cotton-poplin shirt dress
Debbie Harry in Hairspray. 1988
Pink Khaite Organze Dress, Gold and Pearl Earrings, Prada Satin Crisscross Buckle Pumps, Off White Pink Mules, Khaite Organza Mini Dress
Hairspray. 1988
Molly Goddard Pink Tulle Dress, Marni Satin and Sequin Skirt, Loro Piana Pink Flats, JW Anderson Pink Satin Clogs, Gold Balmain Buckle Earrings, Margiela Red Tulle Gloves, Dorothee Schumacher Pink Off the shoulder dress
Hairspray. 1988
Doen Satin Slip Dress, La Mar Shell Drop Earrings, Addidas Whales Bonner Sneakers, Bonpoint Silk Yellow Bow, Marni Yellow Crepe Dress, Studio Nicolson Yellow Maxi Dress
Rickie Lake in Hairspray. 1988
Molly Godard Blue Tulle Dress, Jennifer Behr Blue Bow, Prada Aviator Frames, Jill Sander Pink Mini Skirt, Pink Cardigan, Nude Tulle Skirt, Noir Kei Ninomiya Blue Tulle Top, Blue Sequin Slip Skirt
Debbie Harry in Hairspray. 1988
Rickie Lake in Hairspray. 1988
Philosophy Gingham Tulle Dress, Red Bode Barrette, Red Knit Doen Cardigan, Red Doen T-shirt, Khaite Red Sunglasses, Rocha Metallic Red Ballet Flats, White Sophie Buhai Bow, White Denim Khaite Jeans, Sandy Liang White Sailor Top, Manolo Blahnik White Ballet Flats
Debbie Harry in Hairspray. 1988
Rickie Lake in Hairspray. 1988
Simon Miller Gingham Dress, Bode Black Bow, Manolo Blahnik Black Ballet Flats, House of CB Gingham Strappy Dress
Debbie Harry in Hairspray. 1988
Divine in Hairspray. 1988
Pink Flamingo. 1972. Directed by John Waters. Starring Divine, Mink Stole. Costume Design by Van Smith.
"Pink Flamingos" follows the outrageous and eccentric life of Divine, a flamboyant drag queen dubbed the "Filthiest Person Alive." Divine lives in a trailer with her eccentric family, including her son Crackers and her mentally ill mother Edie, as they engage in various criminal and immoral activities.
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
Red Silk Organza Midi Wrap Dress, Ilkyaz Ozel Velvet Gown, Solace Red Off-Shoulder Gown
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
Emilia Wickstead Gold Sequin Gown, Bode Silk Crepe Dress, Vintage Dolce and Gabbana Sequin Dress
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
Vintage Valentino White Sheath Dress, Dries Van Noten Silver Slink-Backs, Pink Hermes Kelly Bag, Loewe Sunglasses, Pink and White Striped Manolo Heels, Vintage John Galliano Floral Shift Dress
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
Alexis Malia Mirrored Midi Sheath Dress, Kastenberg Vintage Black Sequin Shift Dress, Area Polkadot Mini Dress
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
Celine Sunglasses, Vintage Dolce and Gabanna Jacket, Valentino Leopard Pumps, 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Cheetah Velvet Top Handle Evening Bag, Leopard Pencil Skirt, Louis Vuitton Velvet Tiger Blazer, Prada Leopard Mules.
Divine in Pink Flamingo. 1972
1960s Gold Beaded Top, YSL Slingbacks, 18k Yellow Gold and Rosewood Knot Earrings, 1920s Vintage Lame Caftan, Khaite Gold Earrings, Magda Butrym Jacquard-Knit Mesh Midi Dress, Vintage Aläia Leather Bra
Serial Mom.1994. Directed by John Waters. Starring Kathleen Turner, Ricki Lake. Costume Design by Van Smith.
"Serial Mom’s” Beverly Sutphin, is a seemingly perfect suburban housewife who harbors a dark secret - she is a serial killer. Beverly takes it upon herself to rid her community of people she deems as rude or disrespectful, committing murder with a cheerful and almost nonchalant attitude.
As the bodies start to pile up, Beverly's daughter Misty begins to suspect that her mother may be involved in the killings. However, Beverly's husband and son remain oblivious to her murderous activities, seeing her only as a devoted wife and mother.
Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.1994
Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.1994
Wardrobe NYC Blue Cotton Shirt, White Baroque Pearl Bracelet, Lizzie Fortunado Silver Stud Earrings, Lizzie Fortunado Pearl Necklace, Cos Brown Belt, Hermes Plume Leather Handbag Brown, Brown Leather Belgian Loafers
Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.1994
Dries Van Noten Printed crêpe maxi dress, Marni Polkadot Dress, Manolo Blahnik Bicolor Silk Kitten Pumps, Stella McCartney Polkadot Top, Ben-Amun Red and Gold Studs, Ciao Lucia Polkadot Dress
Serial Mom.1994
The Row Pumps, Burberry White Pumps, Prada Calfskin Leather Pumps, Khaite White Crinkled Leather, White Loro Piana Sling Back Pumps, Totem White Pumps
Kathleen Turner in Serial Mom.1994
