Costume Creation

Costume Creation for Our Film Opening

Costume design plays a big part in shaping a character’s identity and showing their emotions. We need Layla's outfit to reflect her mental state, her grief, and how the world around her seems. Since the film's opening focuses so much on her emotional struggle, we wanted to make sure her costume helped tell her story without needing extra dialogue.

Defining Layla’s Look

Layla's outfit has to match her dark and dull mood. Her clothes need to seem effortless, like she didn't put any thought into them, something that is comfortable but also reflects how she doesn't care about anything around her. We liked the darker, softer colors to represent her grief and emotional detachment. Nothing bright or eye-catching since that wouldn’t fit her character.

Key Outfit Choices

• Black hoodie: This represents Layla hiding from the world, almost like a shield between her and reality.

• Gray sweatpants: Something casual that shows she doesn’t care about appearances anymore.

• Minimal accessories: We considered giving her a bracelet or necklace to symbolize her brother, something she keeps wearing as a reminder of him.

• Messy hair & no makeup: She wouldn’t spend time fixing her appearance, so a natural, undone look fit her personality best.

Symbolism in the Costume

Layla's outfit adds to her story. The black hoodie makes her look small, as if she's trying to disappear. The dark colors reflect the weight she carries emotionally. Any accessory she wears would hold meaning, showing her connection to her past and the person she used to be before everything changed.