Jenny Beavan looks back on the wide range of her Oscar-nominated work, from ‘A Room With a View’ to ‘Cruella.’
nonetheless was a massive challenge in many ways. Filmed at a breakneck speed to accommodate starrequired 47 costume changes for Stone in the titular role, with an additional 33 for Emma Thompson as her fashion-designer nemesis. And all of the film’s outrageous fashion stunts would happen the old-fashioned way— that is, CGI-free.
As the harsh Baroness, Thompson was once again consigned to wearing a corset. “Bless Emma for wearing these clothes, as they were not comfortable,” Beavan says. “All are very sharp and extreme, like vintage Dior.”created just so the viewer can see it in a shop window, later refashioned into Cruella’s creation.
As always, Beavan is thrilled to be recognized by the Academy, but also as usual, she’s not looking forward to choosing her ensemble. And since she’s nominated for the spectacular, over-the-top, performance-art fashion ofthe pressure is higher than ever before. “I’m going to try,” she promises regarding her Oscar style. “But I’m pretty busy, so don’t get excited.”