Style in the film: “Joker: Madness for Two”

One of the main premieres of the recent Venice Film Festival 2024 is “Joker: Madness for Two.” The continuation of the legendary Oscar-winning franchise that fans have been waiting for five long years. It's finished! Critics' opinions after the first showings were divided. Some continue to confess their love to the acting genius of Joaquin Phoenix; others argue that “you can’t go crazy twice,” hinting that the creators never managed to surpass themselves and the success of the first film. We will be able to give our audience verdict very soon - the drama will open in theaters on October 4.

What critics were almost unanimous about was Lady Gaga's impeccably convincing performance. In the second Joker, she is a lovelorn screen villainess. The actress's costumes played an important role in her impressive transformation. Each of Harley's stage images is far from the clownery and outfits from the comics. They have a lot of style, charisma and trends!

Costume designer Anna Philipps was responsible for the style of the film. The author of this material had the opportunity to meet her when she was working on the famous film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” by Quentin Tarantino. And it was Anna who collected Madonna on her grandiose world tour and worked with the icon on several videos. You can't find a more meticulous costume designer in Hollywood. What distinguishes Anna’s works is that they can be easily transferred from the screen to real life without devolving into a carnival.

The new Harley Quinn's costumes reference the indie aesthetic of the 2010s. Consider these on-screen looks a fashion prediction from Philipps. The artist believes that this era will replace the boring Y2K style. Harley's look is predictably dominated by the red, black and white tones accented by the diamond patterns we've seen everywhere on the runways for two seasons in a row. Faux colored fur, floral mini dresses and Mary Janes with neat toes don't look girly and naive. On the contrary, we see the current grunge style - with torn tights, red lipstick and disarming charisma. What else can you expect from the new hooligan of world cinema?