![]() ![]() We also looked at times of austerity during wartime and were fascinated by the idea of function leading design, that there would likely be a scarcity of materials, and that excessive design lines, pleats, buttons, etc. Kurt: We researched a lot of different eras and movements, and lots of “isms” like constructivism, futurism, Maoism. Where did you find ideas for The Hunger Games costumes? ![]() We were stylists for a long time and our foray into film seemed natural. We sold at places like Patricia Field and 109 St Marks and eventually became a bit disenchanted with the idea of actually having to fill orders-not only from a monetary standpoint, but we mainly enjoyed making clothes for ourselves and friends to go out in.īart: Eventually this led to working at the animation/production company that created Pee Wee’s Playhouse, and we started doing costumes and styling for commercials and music videos. Ultimately, this led to our own small label in Denver called Design Asylum, which we took to New York when we moved there in ’86. We were obsessed with fashion magazines from the UK and New York like The Face, ID, and Details. It was an amazing time for music and fashion and we bonded through these interests. Kurt: We met each other in 1983 at the University of Colorado in Boulder. You’re no fashion newbies. Where did it all begin? The design duo-who go by first names and have been working together for 32 years-went from helming their own label circa 1983 (which was carried by Pat Field) to working on the set of Pee Wee’s Playhouse to styling major films and music videos, and worked with the late, great David Bowie. Meet the costume designers who masterminded the wardrobes for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2. The Hunger Games fans are well-acquainted with the names Katniss Everdeen, Cinna (her stylist), and Effie Trinket ( the film’s reigning fashionista), but may be less familiar with two others: Kurt and Bart. The Hunger Games costume designers, Kurt Swanson and Bart Mueller ![]()
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