When you think of fashion and the role it plays in show business, red carpet dressing often comes to mind. However, things have changed and the style aspect of the entertainment industry has grown to include much more than the 15 seconds of fame a design gets at awards shows. In the case of Challengers , Jonathan Anderson was roped in to create the film’s costumes.
Anderson is the creative mastermind behind celebrated labels JW Anderson and Loewe. Aside from being named “International Designer of the Year” at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, he served as honorary chair at this year’s Met Gala. Jonathan Anderson (left) was roped in by the director of Challengers, Luca Guadagnino, to create costumes for the film.
Photo: Instagram/Jonathan Anderson It says a lot when a film uses a fashion designer to prop up its visual storytelling – or perhaps it is just a matter of the director himself being a fan of fashion. Luca Guadagnino has worked with Raf Simons (another celebrated designer) for his past film, I Am Love And A Bigger Splash . He also directed short films for luxury brands like Zegna, Dior, Fendi and Jil Sander.
Read more: Designer Diane Von Furstenberg shows how ambition and stilettos can coexist In last year’s hit, Barbie , Chanel played a big role in bringing the doll to life. The fashion house officially collaborated with the film. In a statement, Chanel revealed that costume designer Jacqueline Durran was given a selection of outfits from several collections.
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