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| Still from Bohemian Rhapsody |
Capturing the sound, spirit and style of Freddie Mercury and Queen, in a film like Bohemian Rhapsody, is a mammoth task, especially when it comes to getting the details right. Queen was legendary, and their scrupulous fans – who will soon be in attendance in cinemas – will never forget it.
Many will pay attention to the music featured in the film, while others will cast a careful eye on the clothing worn by the actors who play Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. After all, Queen’s outfits went hand in hand with their music and formed a large part of their rock and roll identity. The mighty task of assembling the wardrobe fell to costume designer Julian Day, whose credits include the Joy Division biopic, Control, and the upcoming Elton John film, Rocketman.
Freddie Mercury once said: “The whole point of Queen was to be original.” How much did Day honour that vision and how meticulous was he with specifics and research? Another Man had the opportunity to ask him about his integral role behind the scenes, plus some sartorial insights about Queen and the “dual sides” of Mercury.
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