Is that something you took into account when you chose what they would be wearing, what the actors underneath were like? In the book, they’re kind of described as sheer blue jumpsuits. And, again, when you’re writing, you know, you can visualize, and this is great. But I have to say, every actor that came in for the fitting, before they saw the costume was like, “Are we wearing sheer?” [ Laughs] It was everyone’s concern. Yes. I’d done this before — I designed the first Harry Potter — and you don’t want to disappoint the fans. Things change when you do a film, but you try the best — I try the best I can to be respectful of the material and the characters. I mean, it’s mostly about the characters, and even if you can’t do every detail that’s in a book, you want to get the essence of that character across.

Alexander McQueen lent several pieces to the production. They were mostly worn by Effie; this included her butterfly dress from the reaping. [3] The silver outfits sported by the male and female tributes in the 74th Hunger Games represented the intricate inner working of electronic devices. The silver mesh material was very shiny, and might have been meant to represent metal electronics. [1]The Academy uniform was unisex. Summerville explained: "With the Capitol, when they have you in a group setting—bootcamp or the Peacekeepers—you work for them. They look at you as one of a million. It’s a bit communistic and regimented." [10] Peeta's interview suit and several other pieces for him were by designer Juun J. Clothing by Nicholas K was also used for both Katniss and Peeta throughout their Victory Tour. [3]

The arena uniforms seem functional, but they’re also a little sexier. What were you thinking about when you designed those? And, in general, was this a little bit of a sexier Hunger Games? Summerville and director Francis Lawrence decided to base the early Capitol aesthetic on post-WWII Americana in the 1940s-50s. [10] Effie, over time, gets a little more serious. She loses a little bit of her flightiness. Were you able to reflect that in her clothing as the movie progressed? Main article: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Costume designer: Trish Summerville Trish Summerville, who had previously worked on Catching Fire, was brought on again as the costume designer for Songbirds and Snakes. [10]It’s a big mix: borrowing, loans, rentals, manufacturing, purchasing. Just because there’s so much stuff in the whole film, to be quite honest, we would have never had the time, nor the money, to build everything ourselves. I was really, really grateful that, you know, some really beautiful designers were willing to loan us pieces. Step into the arena with our authentic Hunger Games replica costumes. These meticulously crafted outfits will transport you straight into the heart of the Capitol. From Katniss Everdeen's iconic "Girl on Fire" dress to Peeta Mellark's District 12 uniform, you'll find everything you need to recreate the most memorable moments from the series.

The District 10 male and female tributes had costumes that were glitzed up in golden fringe, and meant to represent cowboys and cowgirls from their district. [1] This Friday, a little old movie called The Hunger Games (based on the first book from Suzanne Collins’s best-selling trilogy) hits theaters. Costume designer Judianna Makovsky had the task of re-creating the looks for the people of Panem, including the outrageous pink getup Elizabeth Banks wears as Effie Trinket, the uniforms worn by tributes as they fight to the death, and Jennifer Lawrence’s show-stopping “girl on fire” moment. Makovsky, who hadn’t even read the books before director Gary Ross offered her the gig, talks about becoming a fan, her connection to Lenny Kravitz, and whether she’s Team Peeta or Team Gale. Well, when you do these costumes, each one is your children, and they all present their own problems and issues. Perhaps the biggest problem — even bigger than dealing with visual effects — was the weather where we were shooting [in North Carolina]. It was 90, more like 100 degrees, and 100 percent humidity. Well, one of the great liberties that we did have is, in the world of Panem, in the Capitol, fashion is constantly changing. So we didn’t really have to stay literally tied to a lot of things. After the first film, we got to change with trends and fashion, like in the real world, but at a different pace in the Capitol.On Lucy Gray's makeup: "We wanted to do something flushed and beautiful to go with the iconic rainbow dress from the book. Her performance looks were colorful and included a gold upper lined and bleeding red messy cupid's bow, gold shadows, bright pink lips, and shadows, with a nod to an overall period look." [11] Volunteer as tribute alongside a reaped Peeta and represent District 12 in our Adult Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen Costume. This suit was worn in the second Hunger Games film, 'Catching Fire' when Katniss Everdeen enters the Quarter Quell with the other districts victors in a tropical beach themed anniversary tournament. As of September 2023, numerous set pieces, props, and costumes are on display at The Hunger Games: The Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you're a tribute of District 12 or a resident of the Capitol, our Hunger Games Costumes category has something for everyone. Our high-quality costumes and accessories will help you bring the world of Panem to life and make a statement at any event.