All of the wacky, whimsical undead fashions brought to life by master costumer Colleen Atwood.
It was really fun to create each character and how they died, Atwood tellsVogue.
Turns out the macabre can be chic.
Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Winona Ryder
(That was costumed by Aggie Guerard Rodgers.)
She and director Tim Burton wanted to build a whole new universe while keeping it familiar.
Its not really something we hang out and talk about.
Winona Ryder as Lydia
We wanted to keep it simple, graphic, and clean.
It was thinking about how we can take it to a different level for todays audience, says Atwood.
How can we expand the style and still pay homage to everything that came before?
Jenna Ortega as Astrid
Winona Ryder as Lydia
She zeroed in on present-day silhouettes but gave them a touch of 80s flair.
I made 75% of it and then bought vintage stuff to keep it contemporary.
Of course, each character had their own fashion sensibility and quirkiness, says Atwood.
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
Shes an artist, so we dialed into that, says Atwood.
While the striped pattern returned, his new suit silhouette was unexpectedly dapper.
I redid it and recut it and added a little bit more of a punch, says Atwood.
He also got to wear more stuff this time.
One of Michaels favorites was [a] wedding tuxedo.
(Youll have to see the film for the backstory on that piece.)
Atwood also had the opportunity to build entirely new characters from scratch.
We did a grunge vibe on her, says Atwood.
Astrid didnt really want to be around her mom or her weird world at all.
She was more into old movies and music, so I made her clothes reflective of that.
Among the standout pieces were shredded, striped knits and a grungy floral dress.
I also did a striped dress on her I found in London that I really loved.
Shes out for revenge on Beetlejuiceand looks chic and corseted in the process.)
But horrific the fashions are not: Atwood riffed on the beloved 1970s variety show for outfit inspiration.
We had fun with all the 70s colors and shapes and people dancing their brains out, says Atwood.
(Trust us: The scene is a highlight.)
It was really fun watching people enjoy the movie and enjoy the costumes, she says.
I felt really happy when I saw it the first time.
Its all about fun.
