Before Tyrian Lannister was drinking and knowing things, Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) had Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg, who tended bar and listened. She appears in 15 episodes, often drawing out philosophical and social conversations from the crew, even forcing high ranking persons (Picard, for example) to confront racism, concepts of redemption, and their own leadership methods.
February is the month of fashion, with Fashion Weeks appearing across the globe. With high-end designers holding shows in New York, Milan, and Paris, what we really wondered was just how much inspiration did they pull from Ridley Scott’s 1982 film Blade Runner given that this is 2019, the setting of the film.
Okay, guys. I’m gonna start out by saying something I don’t say often: I’m sorry. I was wrong. The last time I spoke of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic and I certainly let my negative perspective effect that. CAOS still isn’t a perfect show, but I now have a greater appreciation for what I once dismissed. And honestly? I just really, really love Ambrose Spellman.
I knew that, regardless of what my final thoughts on CAOS were, Ambrose Spellman would end up in this segment eventually. Aside from being the most charming character to grace a television screen, he also has the most whimsical, stand-out wardrobe on the show.
The costumes in superhero movies are always fun. However, they are rarely outfits I look to for wardrobe envy and style inspiration. But, when Wonder Woman hit theaters two summers ago, everything changed. (And not just because DC finally got a good movie.) Wonder Woman was already a role model for girls everywhere. But Diana Prince quickly became a style icon.
Despite being aloof and standoffish, Lady Mary Crawley is nothing short of the equivalent of an It Girl of her time. She is the epitome of sophistication, grace, and beauty, and her wardrobe is nothing short of any of those things.
Dana Scully is one of those characters with an easily recognizable, no-nonsense costumes. Even before I got into the show, I was well aware of the “Scully Suit.” I could pick out a Scully cosplayer in any convention crowd. Dana Scully was a fashion icon long before this post and will remain one for years to come.
Hillary Banks was always such an unintentionally but lovably silly character. While much of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air would have you believe Hillary was there to be laughed at, I would argue that Hillary would make most of us laugh in an endearing way. She was naive, aloof, and just a tad self-absorbed, sure, but she was also hilarious and easy to love. And, of course, she was a total style icon and the ultimate 90’s fashionista. Here are some of my favorite throwbacks of Hillary’s looks:
I never want to be “that person”, but I have to say it: I was seriously let down by The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. The campy, self-aware story of my favorite half-witch, Sabrina Spellman, traded in its tongue-in-cheek humor for something that takes itself far too seriously for what it is. (Not to mention the apparent confusion that witchcraft = Satanism. That’s just fake news.)
But, much to my annoyance, there is still something inherently likable about Sabrina. It isn’t the blatant sexualization of teenagers. It certainly isn’t the themes of modern-day Satanic Panic. Perhaps it has something to do with the ensemble of lovable foils, from Sabrina’s classically lovable Aunt Hilda to her newly-added cousin Ambrose. But, I think a huge part of Sabrina‘s charm comes from its gorgeous aesthetic. Obviously, the costumes are a huge part of that.
I could easily write an article for every character. But, allow me to start by dissecting the style of the iconic teenage witch that started it all.
(Minor spoiler for American Horror Story: Apocalypse ahead)
Clara seemed to be the scapegoat for a lot of fans’ problems with seasons 7-9 of Doctor Who. And those problems had nothing to do with her “being the worst.” Often, these “problems” were really just poorly-executed storylines and/or misogyny. I’m not jumping on that bandwagon, though. I really enjoyed Clara. I thought, despite a lot of things, her character developed over those 2.5 seasons and her relationship with The Doctor was the most complex one I’ve seen yet.
But, you know what I’m really here to talk about. And that’s how Clara Oswald is the best-dressed companion Doctor Who has seen yet, so let’s take a peek into her wardrobe.