Notes on The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Jacob Black

"Jacob [for Bella] is the attainable. He is the friend that will always be there for her...Jacob is her sun." -Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black)

In New Moon, Jacob's wardrobe is designed to show that he's growing really fast so subtle changes like shortening sleeves and putting him in boots and Bella in flats make you stop and think...whoa...there'd the kid Jacob go?

They shortened Jacobs long sleeved shirts to give the effect that he was growing out of them. They kept him in earth tones which gives the feeling of warmth.

They also greased up his jeans as he spends a lot of time in his garage while he and Bella work on their motorcycles.

Costumer designer Tish Monaghan said, "I wanted to show that Jacob's world is very different from Edward's world, and that Bella is caught between the two."

Director Chris Weitz has a huge interest in the history of arts and crafts. The dreamcatcher Jacaob gives Bella was hand woven from grapevines by a woman in Wisconsin.

The beading and hand cast wolf charm were done in Vancouver, Washington.

I just love the detail and care put into these things. :)

Friday, notes on Edward!

Pemberley Couture Goes to Town

Well, I finally took the plunge and brought my fingerless gloves into town and they are now available in a store! I forgot to take pictures of all the new ones I made over the weekend but I made some really cool ones. And I just stocked up on yarn so there will be more to come!
If you live near Bend, Oregon stop by Rescue Consignment shop, across from Newport Market! It's such a treasure trove and it's your chance to find a Pemberley Couture original. ;) My sister also makes some amazing duck tape wallets that are available there. Not to mention all the other amazing handmade things and amazing second hand clothes.

I've taken all my gloves out of my shop for now as they're all in the town shop but I plan to add more once I make some. :)

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

~Anna Kristine

Notes on the Twilight Saga: New Moon - The Volturi and Italy

(Notes in quotations are quotes from costume designer, Tish Monagham)

"For their Eighteenth-Century look, I settled on the beginnings of the modern suit, with a slim coat to their knees. They wear breeches and long hose and muslin shirts with stock around thier neck."

I think they did a fanastic job on the 18th century costumes. They look stunning!

"In the 1800's Aro is dressed the lightest clothing of all of them, but in the contemporary world black is the indication of status and power and he's the darkest-as Stephenie Meyer says, 'Aro was the darkest of all.'

"After Aro, Jane is next,

Then the Volturi guards Demetri and Felix, who I have in gray scale leaning toward black."

I think so far of the Volturi, Alec has my favorite costume.

I love the trim and button detail. It's given me an idea for a coat. :)

936 costumes had to be ready for the square in Italy including 850 red hooded cloaks. No small task for the wardrobe department! Can you imagine being in charge of getting everyone in order and in costume?

They also rented about 30 Elizabethan costumes for the scene.

Coming Monday, notes on Jacob Black!

Maid Marian Paperdoll Giveaway!

Didn't get enough of Maid Marian Fashion Week? Now's your chance to own your own beautiful hand drawn Maid Marian paper doll from Pretty Wit. ENTER HERE.

Notes on the Twilight Saga: New Moon - The Cullens

To start off the New Moon costume/film making study series I thought I'd start with the Cullen family.

Here is a picture of Carlisle in the 1800's...isn't his coat and cravat divine? He could totally pull off an Austen character! I can't wait to see the bits of history transformed from page to screen. I think it's exciting...even if just for the reason that we get to see cool costumes!

Dr Carlisle Cullen

For the Cullens, the new director felt that their world presented in the first film, Twilight, was a little too seperate, color wise from the rest of the people in the town.

Esme Cullen

He wanted to maintain their cool, gray world, but with minor shift in the color pallette. Rather than pastel hues, he steered costume designer toward grays and blues.

Alice Cullen

The actors had already done a lot of work with the previous designer, and the studio was pleased with the general look, so costume designer Tish Monaghan jumped on board to honor both the previous discussions from the first movie and what the new director (Chris Weitz) was requesting.

Alice and Bella

In an interview with Ashley Greene, (who plays Alice Cullen) she mentioned that her style in this movie is a lot more like Audrey Hepburn.

Alice Cullen and Jasper Hale

I think she looks just adorable. :)

Jasper Hale and Alice Cullen

I haven't found very many pictures of Rosalie as she's not in this film quite as much. But I'm sure she will be gorgeous as ever. And I love Emmett's dressed up look with his waistcoat and button up shirt.

Emmett Cullen and Rosalie Hale

Friday is a peek at the Volturi!

Check :)

I've already made some progress on that long list I posted of my sewing pile.

~Gray Plaid Wool Coat-FINISHED (pictures to come soon!)

~White muslin emboidered skirt-Finished hem

I just love checking things off. :) Don't you?

What's on some of your sewing lists at the moment?

The Twilight Saga: New Moon - A Costume Countdown

Over the next three weeks I'm going to be doing a series on the costumes in the upcoming Twilight movie, New Moon. I'll be posting a study every Monday and Friday until the day the film comes out. (Nov 20)

The film is directed by a new director, Chris Weitz and costumes are designed by Tish Monaghan.

Everything I've seen of this film so far (which has been the grand total of about 10 minutes all together) is looking so amazing. I love the golden hues, signifying the warmth in the absence of the Cullens, the historic costumes we're going to get to see, and the look of the dream sequences, which is what the photo above is from. It looks beautiful!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I've been enjoying learning about the different aspects of costume design for a modern film. It's amazing how much thought and concideration goes into pulling together a modern wardrobe for a character onscreen. Even though it may appear ordinary, what the character wears is telling you a little about them. Sometimes where they live, how they're feeling, and also the color pallette of a wardrobe has a huge effect on the whole feel of the film.

There also might be a suprise at the end of the series if everthing comes together just right. But I'll have to wait and tell you about all that then. ;)

~Anna Kristine