10 Iconic Costumes In Wes Anderson Movies

10 Iconic Costumes In Wes Anderson Movies

A director with a fondness for the eccentric, Wes Anderson has mastered the art of dressing his characters to the nines. But which costumes stand out?

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There’s something homey about Wes Anderson’s idiosyncratic films, each scene looking like it was filmed in a child’s beloved dollhouse. His particular quirks are seen in his latest release, The French Dispatch, his notable love of symmetry and wardrobes of a bygone era on display in each of the film’s three stories.

The costuming in his films helps give his characters life and a touch of class, the inhabitants of his worlds clad in more tweed and corduroy than a gaggle of philosophy professors in New England. He commonly embraces warm tones and pastel color schemes, helping his work stand out in a sea of dark, gritty films, and his quintessential mid-century costuming has helped the closets of some of Anderson’s characters, often played by Wes Anderson’s go-to collaborators, reach icon status.

Mr. Fox’s Rust Corduroy Suit

Wes Anderson’s first foray into animation, Fantastic Mr. Fox has been heralded as one of the best stop-motion films. It also features some iconic costumes. One such outfit is the rust double-breasted suit worn by the titular Mr. Fox, which he pairs with a yellow collared shirt and matching pocket square.

The corduroy two-piece and his signature pop of mustard keep the thief looking put together, even as his grand scheme makes his life messier. A go-to for Anderson fans when Halloween rolls around, Mr. Fox’s everyday attire recalls many of the director’s live-action leading men while its autumnal color helps it stand out.

Chas Tenenbaum’s Red Tracksuit

After the launch of the Juicy Couture velour tracksuit in the late 1990s, track sets began popping up everywhere. A memorable iteration of the matching athletic set is the red Adidas tracksuit worn by Chas Tenenbaum, and replicated on his two sons, in 2001’s The Royal Tenenbaums.

Unlike his siblings who tend to present themselves with a little more polish, Chas favors a more casual look, even wearing a black version to his father’s funeral. His signature look symbolizes his inclination to run away from any negative emotions, Chas switching out his usual business suits for the fire engine red ensemble following the death of his wife. Until the recent popularity of Squid Games, Chas had one of film and TV’s most recognizable tracksuits.

Felicity Fox’s Apple-Print Dress

Another noteworthy outfit from Fantastic Mr. Fox comes in the form of Felicity Fox’s mustard yellow dress with a bushel of bright red apples printed on the fabric. The knee-length frock features a large front pocket, commonly filled with art supplies or other household wares used by the dry-humored, no-nonsense matriarch.

Felicity pins a fox brooch to this dress, a detail many fans in their recreations of her iconic look. Polished, with just a touch of twee that was surging into popularity in the late aughts, this dress feels like one of Anderson’s many live-action looks, and its fruity pattern makes it instantly recognizable to even the director’s casual fans.

Suzy Bishop’s Trusty Binoculars and Saddle Shoe Combo

In Moonrise Kingdom, Anderson’s whimsical take on the forbidden love trope, 12-year-old Suzy Bishop wears her saddle shows and knee-high schools no matter where she’s headed. A dreamy example of 1960s adolescence, her closet consists of simple collared frocks in various shades of pink and yellow. These dresses give her most prominent accessory, a pair of binoculars, a blank canvas to decorate.

The image of Suzy on the lighthouse, the binoculars in her grasp, has become one of the most recognized scenes of Anderson’s career. “It helps me see things closer, even if they’re not far away. I pretend it’s my magic power,” the solemn tween states in the film. Her affinity for a quirky accessory, as well as the sudden loss of her girlhood, is punctuated by the scene where Sam Shakusky pierces her ears with homemade beetle earrings.

Sam Shakusky’s Khaki Scout Ensemble

Much like Suzy, Sam Shakusky’s daily attire in Moonrise Kingdom is simple while still being instantly recognizable when paired with pen pal turned love interest. The base of his Khaki Scout uniform fits the mold of everyone else at Camp Ivanhoe, bright yellow scarves and olive green fatigues featuring a handful of merit badges and other patches.

What helps the bespectacled boy’s costume stick out in a sea of muted green is his trusty coonskin hat and a smattering of decorative buttons sewn onto his shirt. Sam also wears a grape brooch from his deceased mother with his uniform, keeping her with him years after her death. His choice in accessories shows off his adventurous nature, the coonskin hat recalling the likes of Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone. These touches of personality put Sam’s sentimentality and uniqueness on display, no dialogue required.

Team Zissou’s Blue Uniforms And Red Caps

No matter their role, each member of Steve Zissou’s team wears the signature baby blue uniform topped with a bright red beanie, a touching homage to Jaques Cousteau that feels at home in Anderson’s world. Everyone has a different take on the look. Willem Dafoe’s Klaus Daimler favors a turtleneck-and-shorts combo while Steve wears a button-up with matching track pants with a racing stripe up the side.

For a film centered around teamwork, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou’s matching costumes make sense. While Team Zissou has its dysfunctional moments on the high seas, their shared wardrobe visually keeps them tied together.

Ash Fox’s All-White Superhero Ensemble and Matching Mask

Ash Fox’s heroic everyday wear consists of a sweater, pants and makeshift cape all in white. Later in the film, a mask made out of a tube sock joins the ensemble, which contrasts his position in his family. The moody teen tries to emulate his father, and this getup could be Ash’s way of dressing up as how he views Mr. Fox: as a hero.

Upon the arrival of Felicity’s nephew Kristofferson, he feels threatened as his cousin quickly excels and becomes beloved by their mutual connections. Ash goes on to prove the hero he was dressed to be, saving Kristofferson from Bean’s farm and helping his father outsmart the humans.

Agatha’s Mendl’s Uniform and Unique Birthmark

Among the rich colors and eccentric cast of 1930s-set The Grand Budapest Hotel, Agatha’s muted color palette and pleasant disposition make the pastry chef a noticeable presence. A hard worker, her beige Mendl’s dress and pale face are often covered in flour while her hair is tied up in milkmaid braids to stay out of her way. A dusty pink coat and blue scarf give her a few diluted pops of color and help contrast her against the saturated lobby boy uniform worn by her fiancé, Zero Moustafa.

After vetting his protégé’s love, a taken Monsieur Gustave gifts her a blue ribbon and pendant adorned with the Society of the Crossed Keys symbol and sees her as a fitting partner, regardless of her most notable feature. That feature? A birthmark on her cheek in the shape of Mexico that everyone but her beloved seems to notice. This geographical port-wine stain gives Agatha the whimsy and mystery needed by every Anderson character and enhances her unique beauty.

Margot Tenenbaum’s Fur Coat and Tennis Dress

Much like her brothers Chas and Richie, Margot Tenenbaum has a particular outfit she slips on every day. Where the siblings differ is their go-to style, the adopted Tenenbaum daughter favoring pieces that feel stuck between youthful and glamourous. Margot almost always wears a fur coat and striped tennis dress, the outfit feeling like a young girl playing dress-up and recalling Margot’s childhood uniform.

She pairs each iteration of this outfit with a dark ring of eye shadow, her preppy wardrobe gaining a little edge with just a few flicks of a mascara wand. Margot’s gravitation to these familiar pieces in her closet is only a little more noticeable than her dependency on cigarettes.

Zero Moustafa’s Lobby Boy Uniform

In a catalog full of browns, yellows and oranges, Zero Moustafa’s rich purple lobby boy uniform in The Grand Budapest Hotel sticks out in the most positive way. The deep violet helps Zero visually connect with the rest of the hotel’s team, but the cockeyed hat featuring his title embroidered in gold thread and drawn-on mustache cause his youth to become more apparent.

His makeshift attempt at manhood especially falters when he stands beside the Grand Budapest’s dapper concierge, Monsieur Gustave. But even without real facial hair, Zero proves his bravery and loyalty to Gustave and the hotel time and time again, proving he always had his manhood.

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