Film is one of my biggest inspirations in life, and especially for Bards. If it were up too me, “Costume Design” would be one of the grandest awards. The clothing sets the stage for the entire movie. For years I’ve watched behind the scenes, or making ofs, and dissected how the movie went from concept to execution and the wardrobe department brought this 2 dimensional script into an immersive world.

This year’s Best Picture Nominee’s were no exception:

• Everything Everywhere All At Once *winner - takes you on a journey through the multiverse, each one needing a distinct feel not just for world building. But also for character development. Waymond wore oversize khakis and a blues clues rugby shirt in the main story, and we find him in an elegant tuxedo in another, and both characters could not be more opposite.

• Elvis - I mean come on, the King! I don’t think Austin Butler looks too much like Elvis but the wardrobe brought to life that unparalleled charisma.

• Tar - The juxtaposition of Blanchet’s messy tuxedo brilliantly captures the world of composing he inhabits and the psychological nature of the film

• All Quiet On The Western Front - This film is about Germans going to war and takes them from excited boys, to the front line of battle, in the beginning they are receiving uniforms and some have other peoples names on it. Showing how someone lived and died in these clothes and its just another day in the hell of war.

• Avatar - loin cloths

• The Banshees of Inisherin - This whole movie takes place in a small village, the clothing is all worn down, tattered, and they make great use of layers. There are no stores for shopping, it is pure functionality. They’re just surviving, which is a piece of the movie.

• The Fablemans - Michelle Williams is often seen in light colors, a depiction of the purity Spielberg sees his mother in, even as the story progresses.

• Top Gun: Maverick - I loved that 90% of the movie the cast were in uniform, it shows that, like Maverick, they are willing to give their lives to this. There is no life after work. This is life.

• Triangle of Sadness - I’ll be honest, never heard of this movie

• Women Talking - One location, one conversation. The wardrobe needed to make you see every character as a complete individual and the use of colors plays into their motives