Intricate ballgowns, fabulous summer dresses, futuristic supersuits and a whole lot of outstanding costumes that defined the year in television and film.
Photos: Photo: Liam Daniel/Courtesy of Netflix, Courtesy of Netflix
Intricate ballgowns, fabulous summer dresses, futuristic supersuits and a whole lot of outstanding costumes that defined the year in television and film.
There are few creative mediums that pair as well as fashion and film. The right costumes help advance the story’s plot, while motion captures clothing’s most dramatic displays. This symbiotic relationship has produced some of the most iconic, seared-in-our-brain images over time — and 2022 had a few strong contenders to be added to that list.
From the flamboyant dresses on “Bridgerton” and the glittery and trend-setting looks from “Euphoria” to the alternate-dimension-defining clothes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the powerful, emotional costumes of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” film and television provided us tons of with rich, memorable fashion this year that we know we’ll be revisiting.
The holidays are the perfect time to plunge into shows you missed, catch up on the awards season contenders and indulge in some sartorial escapism. Discover Fashionista’s favorite fashionable TV series and movies from 2022 below.
“Euphoria” season 2
Photo: Eddy Chen/HBO
Costume designer: Heidi Bivens
Watch it for: the Y2K-inspired looks, cropped baby tees and bold, glittery makeup.
Where to watch: HBO
“Only Murders in the Building” season 2
Photo: Craig Blankenhorn/Courtesy of Hulu
Costume designer: Dana Covarrubias
Watch it for: Selena Gomez in early-aughts ensembles, designer jackets, vests and various statement coats.
Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+
“Bridgerton” season 2
Photo: Liam Daniel/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer: Sophie Canale
Watch it for: regency costumes (think corsets, empire waists, bows and brocades) with a modern, sexy twist.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Photo: Allyson Riggs/Courtesy of A24
Costume designer: Shirley Kurata
Watch it for: Evelyn Wang’s drastic character transformations through clothing (as a laundress, a martial arts luminary and even a movie star).
Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on Paramount Plus, Showtime, Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, Google Play, AMC on Demand, Redbox.
“Rutherford Falls” season 2
Photo: Ron Batzdorff/Courtesy of Peacock
Costume designer: Kirston Mann
Watch it for: the vibrant prints, maxi dresses and beaded accessories that support and celebrate Native designers.
Where to watch: Peacock
“Elvis”
Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros
Costume designer: Catherine Martin
Watch it for: Elvis’ dazzling, Vegas-worthy wardrobe that cemented the king of rock as a fashion icon.
Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on HBO Max, Youtube, Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play, Redbox
“Inventing Anna”
Photo: Nicole Rivelli/Courtesy of Netflix
“The Woman King”
Photo: Ilze Kitshoff/Sony Pictures
Costume designer: Gersha Phillips
Watch it for: authentic pre-colonial African style including custom-made woven kente and batik prints.
Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Redbox, Google Play, Youtube, AMC on Demand
“Los Espookys” season 2
Photo: Pablo Arellano Spataro/HBO
Costume designer: Muriel Parra
Watch it for: eclectic attires that are a mix of cool, handmade and weirdly fused nerd-punk energy.
Where to watch: HBO Max
“Do Revenge”
Photo: Kim Simms/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer: Alana Morshead
Watch it for: an all-star cast decked out in nostalgic ’90s-tinged fashion, inspired by iconic teen movies and series like “Jawbreaker,” “Clueless” and “Gossip Girl.”
Where to watch: Netflix
“Don’t Worry Darling”
Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Costume designer: Arianne Phillips
Watch it for: highly stylized 1950s Americana costumes: women in vibrant swing dresses, men in tailored suits and bowling shirts.
Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, Xnfinity, Cox, MyDish, Google Play, Vudu, Youtube, Microsoft, Movies Anywhere, Redbox, Row8, AMC on Demand
“Wednesday” season 1
Photo: Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer: Colleen Atwood
Watch it for: a fresh take on iconic character Wednesday Addam’s gothcore aesthetic with Tik-Tok influenced styling.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Costume designer: Ruth E. Carter
Watch it for: traditional African fashion reimagined in a modernistic way, including Ghanaian-inspired tailoring, florid textiles and contemporary tribal dresses.
Where to watch: in theaters, coming soon to Disney+
“The White Lotus ” season 2
Photo: Fabio Lovino/Courtesy of HBO
Costume designer: Alex Bovaird
Watch it for: the chaotic sartorial choices of upper-class vacationers: Tanya’s Monica Vitti-inspired looks, Ethan’s fintech bro uniform, Valentina’s power suits and Portia’s mismatched Gen-Z wardrobe.
Where to watch: HBO
“Bones and All”
Photo: Yannis Drakoulidis/Courtesy of Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures
Costume designer: Giulia Piersanti
Watch it for: a pair of teenage cannibals donning ’80s vintage, dirtbag fashion.
Where to watch: in theaters, available to rent or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu
“Emily in Paris” season 3
Photo: Marie Etchegoyen/Courtesy of Netflix
Costume designer: Marylin Fitoussi
Watch it for: fantastical off-the-runway pieces, Sylvie’s French minimalism and Emily’s Parisian style evolution. Bonus: ripped-from-the-fashion-headlines plots.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery”
Photo: John Wilson/Netflix
Costume designer: Jenny Eagen
Watch it for: Benoit Blanc in cheeky Mediterranean outfits, red-carpet-worthy gowns and playful resort wear.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”
Photo: Courtesy of Focus Features
Costume designer: Jenny Beavan
Watch it for: fantastical French haute couture inspired by mid-century Dior archives.
Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on Peacock, Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu, Youtube, Redbox
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