"True Romance", a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino , a modern Bonnie and Clyde”. It tells the story of a young couple, Clarence (Christian Slater) and Alabama (Patricia Arquette) who fall in love and get married after a one night stand. Clarenc always in his Hawaiian shirts, juxtaposed against Alabama's mix of leopard print, denim, and floral patterns - the perfect kitschy Americana wardrobe. The lovers on the lam, are connected visually by their costumes. Their bright clashing colors are so vibrant against the dull adult world they wish to evade. Cosetume Design by Susan Becker.
In a very similar way, David Lynch’s 1990 crime drama, “Wild at Heart”, exaggerates and defines character through fashion. The wild colors and textures that adorn Laura Dern ( Lula) and Sailor ( Nick Cage) are in direct contrast to a landscape of prisons and dusty roads. These romantic Southern outlaws must escape their destinies and the hitmen Lula’s Mom has sent. Laura Dern has never been more provocative in skin tight dresses and hot pink, “Hotter than Georgia asphalt”. When Lula picks Sailor up, just released from prison with his infamous snakeskin jacket, he says, “Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?” You know you are in a stylized Lynch world that offers timeless ‘90’s fashion. The hitmen look sharp in their dark suits. Isabella Rosselini, hitman’s girlfriend, is a deliciously post punk blond in tight black leather and lace stockings, not to mention the electric pink lipstick. Costume Design by Amy Stofsky,
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“Wild At Heart,” 1990. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern. Costume Design by Amy Stofsky
Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Khaite Snake Skin Jacket, Khaite Snake Skin Purse, Dolce & Gabanna Corset Top, Dolce & Gabanna Corset Shorts, The Ysso Gold Plated Earrings, Khaite Sunglasses, Isabelle Marant Green Suede Boots.
Nicolas Cage in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Jonathan Simkai Snakeskin Blazer, Bottega Veneta Sunglasses, Versace Denim Shorts, Burberry Snakeskin Pumps, Comme Si Grey Socks
Nicolas Cage in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Eterne Black T, Eterne Black Tank, Khaite Croc Belt, Khaite Snakeskin Pumps, Khaite Washed Black Jeans, Khaite Black Aviators, Khaite Black Leather Weekend Bag.
Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Alessandra Rich Black Sheer Chiffon Dress, Christopher Esber Black Sheer Top, Saint Laurent Sunglasses, Siedres Black Halter Dress, Paris Texas Suede Cowboy Boots, Vintage Valentino Crocodile Brooch.
Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Vintage Judith Leiber Red Crocodile Bag, Red Patent Gucci Pumps
KhaiteOliver Peoples 1984 Sunglasses
William Dafoe and Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Christopher Esber Black Veiled Maxi Dress, Vintage 80s Lucite Earrings. , Sonora Python Cowboy Boots, Vintage Ladybug Brooch, Celine Silver Metal Sunglasses, Vintage Red Bottega Clutch , Khaite Snakeskin Belt
Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Pinko Polkadot Bodysuit , Black Agold Leather Pants, Black Marni Bag, Frankie Shop Croc Shorts, Cutler & Gross Black Sunglasses, Sergio Hudson Black Suede Belt, Marni Polkadot Pumps, Lele Sadoughi Black and White Earrings.
Khaite Slouchy Leather Boots. Jacques Mari Mage Sunglasses, Khaite Silver Earrings, APC Washed Denim Skirt, The Row Black Silk Shirt, Wardrobe NY Lace Bodysuit, Eterne Black Triangle Bra, The Frankie Shop Leather Jacket.
Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Jacquemes Chiffon Top , Khaite Cashmere Red T, Gucci Red Leather Skirt, Jacques Marie-Mage Sunglasses, Ferragamo Red Leather Bag, Chopova Lowena Heart Earrings, Khaite White Pumps
Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Christopher Esber Red Off-The-Shoulder Top, Red Ferragamo Leather Bag, Luu Dan Red Leather Pants, Dior red Cateye Sunglasses, Alaïa Red Halter Dress, Paris Texas Red Cowboy Boots, Manolo Blahnik Beaded Heels
Nicolas Cage in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Laura Dern in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
Desert Vintage (Claude Montana )Blue Leather Jacket, Loewe Square Sunglasses, Blue Furry Handbag, Zimmerman Blue Lace Bodysuit, Swarovski Purple Earrings, Marni Purple Choker, Swarovski Blue Square Earrings, Agolde Purple Leather Pants, Jimmy Choo Purple Pumps
Black Organza The Row Blouse, Gucci Lingerie Set, Celine Black Sunglasses, Siedres Pink Lace Skirt, Rochas Pink Beaded Socks, Pink Ottolinger Twisted Sunglasses, Roger Vivier Pink Pumps.
Isabella Rossellini in “Wild At Heart,” 1990.
“True Romance,” 1993. Directed by Tony Scott. Starring Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. Costume Design by Susan Becker.
Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Pucci Silk Top, Gucci Blue Metallic Bag, Blue High Sport Pants , Pucci Velvet Ballet Flats, Green Art Deco Seahorse Brooch, Aama Blue Patterned Bodysuit, Green Bottega Sunglasses, Pink Leopard Alex Perry Dress
Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Khaite Blue Organza Top, Jacques Marie-Mage Purples Sunglasses, Vintage Fish Brooch. Jean Paul Gaultier Heart Earrings, Des Phemmes Beaded Skirt, Tom Ford Blue Silk Blouse, Marni Red Belt, Gcds Blue Pony Hair Mules, Khaite Organza Top, Marni Knit Shorts
Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Vintage Floral Earrings, Green Sunbuddies Sunglasses, Gold Dries Van Noten Crinkly Clutch, Pink Fendi Sunglasses, Marni Hawaiin Shirts, Green Gucci Knit Skirt, Green Nike Cortez, Marni Patterned Skirt.
Marni Orange Striped Cardigan, Dries Van Noten Wrap Skirt, Des Phemmes Hibiscus Skirt, Bite Studio Brown Long Sleeve T, Orange Sunset Thirt , Marni Polkadot Bermuda Shorts, Orange Lucite Triangle Earrings, Marni Safety Pin Brooch, Prada Ponyhair Belt, Manolo Bhlanik Green Suede Heels
Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Gucci Chenille Top, Dries Van Noten Black Furry Belt, Carhart x Marni Skirt, Khaite Black Heels, Vintage Green Hermes Bag
Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Binya Pink Maxi Dress, Oas Blue Printed Top, Manolo Blahnik Red Slingbacks, Christian Lacroix Red Resin Bracelet, Golden Goose Pink Leopard Jeans, Sunbuddies Pink Sunglasses, Complete works Acetate Earrings, Courreges Blue Bracelet, Paco Rabanne Sequin Bag
Christian Slater & Patricia Arquette.“True Romance,” 1993
Lizzie Fortunado Acetate Bracelet, Purple Christian Lacroix Bracelet, Jean Paul Gaultier 1980s Blazer, Des Phemmes Purple Beaded Shirt, Vintage Earrings, Marni Plaid Skirt, Green Sunglasses, Khaite Green Raffia Bag
Marni Patterned Skirt, Marni Striped Vest, Green Prada Nylon Messenger Bag, Lacroix Multicolored Brooch, Marni Yellow Sunglasses, Des Phemmes Green Sequin Skirt.
Dries Van Noten Checked Blazer, Jean Paul Gaultier Rose Dress, Vintage Pucci Blue Dress, Saint Laurent Cat-eye Sunglasses, Vintage Brooch, Red Chloe Bucket Bag
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Hey Mirren! I'm working on developing a tech platform for costume designers and wardrobe supervisors, and I wanted to see if you might be open to hopping on a call and letting me know what you think. It's in its early stages, so I'm just hoping to learn what talented folks like you think! Shot you an IG DM if that's easier!