Tuesday 25 August 2020

Killing Eve's Costume Designer Talks Dressing Villanelle


One can tell a lot about a person based on their clothing.


A coffee stain on a shirt, or the lack thereof, can hint at the level of chaos someone experienced that morning. Likewise, the decision to wear a hoodie rather than a coat can indicate whether a person intends to go into an office that day. 


It's these subtle details that Killing Eve costume designer Sam Perry took into consideration when planning out the looks for season three of the BBC America series. 


Talking to E! News on the phone from her home in England, Perry shared that ahead of filming she would look over the script and talk to the art department to determine how the characters' own journeys would be reflected in their wardrobe. And since this season largely focused on Villanelle's (Jodie Comer) mission to understand who she is, it makes sense that a large part of her time was dedicated to dressing the complex lead.


To learn of Perry and her team's process, continue reading below.


Starting the discussion with Villanelle's wedding in episode one, Perry explained that she dressed her in a black Comme des Garçons tailcoat and Simone Rocha blouse, because it simply isn't "her vibe" to wear a white bridal gown. As Perry remarked, "She just does whatever she feels like in that moment, on that day, regardless of whether it's right or not. She just doesn't want to answer to anybody."


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