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Why does every non-Jedi prequel costume have to be outlandishly silly?

post #1 of 14
2/16/05 at 4:15am
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Just posted this same question in the AICN talkbacks.

But honestly, why is virtually every new costume design in the prequels so extravagant to the degree of humorousness? I know they're trying to go for the pomp and tradition of an earlier era and everything, but sheesh. Has the costume designer ever heard of moderation? When I watched Episode II in theatres, people were literally laughing every time some new insane costume/alien makeup popped up on screen. They are simply too distracting in their fantastical hilarity.
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post #2 of 14
2/16/05 at 4:55am
Take a look through historical paintings of the rich, noble and political figures throughout history - particularly European history. Most of those types of people dressed very colorfully and flamboyantly. Now imagine those fashions combined with the creativity and craftsmanship of a thousand planets. I think it makes perfect sense.
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post #3 of 14
2/16/05 at 12:08pm
Exhibit A:



Exhibit B:

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post #4 of 14
2/16/05 at 12:20pm
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Originally Posted by Stormin
When I watched Episode II in theatres, people were literally laughing every time some new insane costume/alien makeup popped up on screen.
Change theatres.
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post #5 of 14
2/16/05 at 12:25pm
One can only wonder what horrors these poor actors suffer on set during an outbreak of gastroenteritis.
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post #6 of 14
2/16/05 at 12:49pm
I agree with DT, it's just the "victorian" period of the galaxy. Once everything goes to shit, people will dress down like they did in 4, 5 and 6.
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post #7 of 14
2/16/05 at 1:13pm
One thing that has made me wonder about Star Wars is how many people seem to wear the same clothes all the time (or seemingly so). Don't they ever do laundry?
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post #8 of 14
2/16/05 at 1:16pm
I'll go ahead and start the Rottenjesus "Cuntgoblin Countdown Clock" for this thread.
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post #9 of 14
2/16/05 at 2:24pm
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Originally Posted by Peter Venkman
I agree with DT, it's just the "victorian" period of the galaxy. Once everything goes to shit, people will dress down like they did in 4, 5 and 6.
Indeed. And what's more interesting is the fact that George's robots are fashion conscious too:

"Retractable rocket jets? I wouldn't be seen DEAD wearing those today!"
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post #10 of 14
2/16/05 at 2:25pm
Oh CG will be along anytime with his "your girlfriend and mother wish they had clothes like those" comment. As far as the costumes go I just wish Georgie boy would have have went with his very first concept of having the ladies all wear platimum bikini's and the sith sporting flannel hoods. (or was that flannel bikini's and platinum hoods)
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post #11 of 14
2/16/05 at 3:20pm
I think the same thing every time I see one of those boring "period pieces". More like "I'm having my period piece." Like, what's up with those whigs they're always wearing? And they never change their clothes, either. Makes you wonder why they never show people going to the bathroom much in movies.
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post #12 of 14
2/16/05 at 3:48pm
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Originally Posted by Boomstick
I think the same thing every time I see one of those boring "period pieces". More like "I'm having my period piece." Like, what's up with those whigs they're always wearing? And they never change their clothes, either. Makes you wonder why they never show people going to the bathroom much in movies.

For some reason I just got an image of Chewbacca walking along and raising a big leg and letting loose in the Death Star....

"Bad Chewie! Bad!!!"
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post #13 of 14
2/21/05 at 7:58am
Did Chewie have big clumpy dingle-berries caught in his fur?
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post #14 of 14
2/21/05 at 11:30am
RottenJesus, I choose you!

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