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Vol.25, No.0, 269 ~ 281, 2009
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| A Study on Costume Design in the Film, “Sex & the City”-Centering on Four Main Actresses(Carey, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda)- |
| 김정아 Kim Jung Ah , 손영미 Shon Young Mi |
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| Abstract |
| This study analyses costumes in the film, "Sex & the City," which is adapted from one of the best hit American dramas also titled as "Sex and the City." This drama had a significant impact on American popular culture revealing a variety of fashion styles, including significant costume presence of the four main actresses. A bibliographical research was carried out based on bibliographical data and magazines, and also through photographic data and Internet sites.
This study is also to examine the definition and the function of movie costumes. The function of a film was categorized into symbolic and fashion creations, and movie costumes into comedy, music and science fiction costumes as well as costumes periodically. In addition, the fashion trends of spring, summer, fall and winter in 2008 were analyzed as well as representative designs of leading designers in New York, plot and background of the movie, personalities and costumes of the four actresses in the film, "Sex and the City." Finally, to overcome unclear representation of actresses` personalities and characteristics in the movie, this study designed and produced costumes based on the fashion trend of New York in 2008 that can reinterpret the qualities of the actresses. Firstly, of all the characters` costumes, Carry`s outfits are of a free style design, characteristic of a freelancer, further imbued with New York`s sophistication and color. Carry therefore is seen as the trendiest of the four characters. Secondly, Samanda`s costume represents her sexuality and focuses on presenting her own passionate character. Next, Charlotte`s costume features an elegant and graceful fashion style, which illustrates well her feminine charm, with a focus on luxury and femininity. Lastly, Miranda`s costume style represents an intellectual and sophisticated design, with consideration given to her profession as a lawyer.
Through this study, the significance of costumes in a film was revealed as they not only portray the mood of the film but also contribute to creation of many trends. Costumes work as representing characters and through looking into the New York fashion trend and putting an emphasis on the importance of clothing, movie costumes provide a comprehensive view as they lead to a potential growth of film costume design. |
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| Key Words |
| 영화의상, 등장인물성격, 2008 뉴욕 유행경향, Costume, Character, 2008 Trend of New York |
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