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Nosferatu Costumes: Corsets, Sleeves Tell Feminist Story [Interview]

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Story by Mark Peikert
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Costume designer Linda Muir reveals the feminist story behind Lily-Rose Depp's Nosferatu wardrobe in director Robert Eggers' latest gothic horror hit.
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  • Muir spent over 200 hours hand-stitching every button on Lily-Rose Depp's corsets, a conscious decision to highlight the femininity and craftsmanship behind the character's onscreen look.
  • Eggers' vision for the film's costumes was to create a unique, unsettling take on gothic fashion, blending traditional Victorian elements with a modern, empowered sensibility for the female lead.
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Robert Eggers, Linda Muir, Lily-Rose Depp, IndieWire, Nosferatu
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