tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post4071046081681103985..comments2024-01-27T03:24:02.677-05:00Comments on Adeline's Attic Vintage : Great Gatsby: Great Scott or Hot Mess?BaronessVonVintagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-56209273514953794642011-12-12T18:58:48.032-05:002011-12-12T18:58:48.032-05:00I am so curious about this film and can't wait...I am so curious about this film and can't wait to see more. I saw the 1974 one years ago, and I remember liking the visuals but can't remember the details of the costumes from an era specific point of view - I just thought it looked nice!<br />But what is going on with that last pic?! I like the idea of vintage inspired-but-not-era-accurate costumes sometimes, as that could be really creative, but I don't think that makes it a good idea in reality! And I would personally prefer era accurate costuming for this film...esme and the lanewayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598090772829311850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-50488529340801565042011-12-12T18:27:08.373-05:002011-12-12T18:27:08.373-05:00Hmmm...Isla Fisher looks like an escaped extra fro...Hmmm...Isla Fisher looks like an escaped extra from <i>Irma La Douce</i>.<br /><br />I'm a HUGE fan of <i>Strictly Ballroom</i>, but I have had mixed feelings about Baz Luhrmann's other films. I might watch this when it comes out on DVD. Maybe.Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-23339252714925070872011-12-12T09:41:10.504-05:002011-12-12T09:41:10.504-05:00Mim: wroangalongadingdong = LOVE it. Might have to...Mim: wroangalongadingdong = LOVE it. Might have to steal that phrase! :)BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-31901756759452384152011-12-12T09:40:16.670-05:002011-12-12T09:40:16.670-05:00Harlowdarling: BRILLIANT casting suggestion re: Mi...Harlowdarling: BRILLIANT casting suggestion re: Michael Pitt...AND I completely agree about a secret longing for Scorsese to have taken this project (though I ADORED some of Luhrmann's other films in their own right).BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-4438451980550748632011-12-12T09:38:50.161-05:002011-12-12T09:38:50.161-05:00Thanks again for your thoughts on these looks, eve...Thanks again for your thoughts on these looks, everyone. <br /><br />I suppose we should reopen this engaging discussion once we've seen exactly what Luhrmann's final vision is? If it is meant to be straightforwardly 20s, then as Bruce and others have pointed out, there is much amiss. If something else is afoot, I shall be ready to eat my words. STILL, I'm with garofit and those of you longing for a Gatsby film served straight up--but maybe that's the literary and fashion history purist in me peeking out right now :)BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-16135541891622219512011-12-11T09:14:59.984-05:002011-12-11T09:14:59.984-05:00Eeew, nasty! "Mess", is being polite.Eeew, nasty! "Mess", is being polite.LollyWilloweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05616800459266149659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-24401637765048624822011-12-11T00:54:36.947-05:002011-12-11T00:54:36.947-05:00I believe Ralph Lauren was involved with some of t...I believe Ralph Lauren was involved with some of the costuming in the original 70s movie. He does have a handle on period looks - if you think about many of his collections.Arthurs Enkelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054594044404906466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-4126389430668006802011-12-10T18:36:02.228-05:002011-12-10T18:36:02.228-05:00I don't really know how to feel about this but...I don't really know how to feel about this but yes I'd have to say it feels off.art deco damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918869259278566485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-91754466723966722982011-12-10T14:23:58.235-05:002011-12-10T14:23:58.235-05:00I agree with those who have pointed to Luhrmann...I agree with those who have pointed to Luhrmann's penchant for modernising or over-exaggerating things and I'm afraid that's what may be happening here.<br /><br />From a chap's point of view, Harlow Darling's "Revenge of the Geeks" comment is spot on for Tobey MacGuire/Nick Carraway - college look maybe, but not 1920s college look. Those trousers look like something my 16-year-old emo cousin would wear! And are those <i>boots</i> he's wearing? Don't even get me started on the bow tie! As for Leo - mmmmnn, well, OK I suppose. He's missing some nice touches that were in Redford's suit - particularly <b>turn-ups</b> - but in some respects, tie and cane for example, it's not too bad.<br /><br />Erm, can't really pass judgement on the girls - apart from Isla Fisher as Myrtle. OH DEAR.Bruce Partington-Planshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11336280062885272950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-55107529434866343802011-12-10T13:54:17.335-05:002011-12-10T13:54:17.335-05:00I am hugely disappointed...as if the 70's vers...I am hugely disappointed...as if the 70's version was not bad enough!garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-48388954060946330132011-12-10T08:22:49.462-05:002011-12-10T08:22:49.462-05:00Wow, I was so excited for this movie and now that ...Wow, I was so excited for this movie and now that I see some of the costumes I'm not so sure. Don't get me wrong, I love Baz Luhrmann's films and aesthetic, but since this is an era near and dear to my heart, I'm a little disappointed. It's definitely a mish-mash of periods and unfortunately, it doesn't look particularly well done :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-35482961837181300322011-12-10T00:18:50.133-05:002011-12-10T00:18:50.133-05:00Oh dear, poor Miss Fisher - That's a dreadful ...Oh dear, poor Miss Fisher - That's a dreadful mish-mash of eras there. *yick*<br /><br />As for Baz - well, he's pretty OTT isn't he.<br /><br />There I was thinking Ryan Gosling was in this and that's all I'd be watching it for...but a quick check on IMDB shows he's actually going to be in a flick called Gangster Squad - Think that will be my preference for hot guys in vintage styling ;-PKittyMeowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234505506035303913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-62329337061853422852011-12-09T23:59:31.818-05:002011-12-09T23:59:31.818-05:00I get the Nick Caraway look--their definitely goin...I get the Nick Caraway look--their definitely going for a college look. Mrytle, however, looks like she's out of the 1960s/70s. I also get Gatsby in white--that's just very "1920 man of leisure"/lawn suits. And the lavender get up is lovely, but perhaps a bit derivitive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-61779134149117710052011-12-09T22:36:22.934-05:002011-12-09T22:36:22.934-05:00Some of these don't look like stills from the ...Some of these don't look like stills from the film (you can see a lot of tech people around) so maybe if we are lucky they are walking between trailers to get styled more! Isla Fischer looks so wrong that I am praying that's the case - weren't stiletto heels only invented in the 50s anyway? Blagh!Miss Emmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251628463640473391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-20265842043817194292011-12-09T17:20:32.602-05:002011-12-09T17:20:32.602-05:00So disappointing! I love 20s fashion and I hate it...So disappointing! I love 20s fashion and I hate it when movies misrepresent eras (or books)! The result is lots of people not really understanding the starting point. I was excited but now I'm just scared! )-:Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728938476654011638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-89990746845210491152011-12-09T16:48:25.690-05:002011-12-09T16:48:25.690-05:00Yes, too much boob for me.Yes, too much boob for me.Patricia Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180937582581275400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-30220043191217377762011-12-09T16:31:01.988-05:002011-12-09T16:31:01.988-05:00I don't think Baz Luhrmann does anything strai...I don't think Baz Luhrmann does anything straightforwardly period! He has to bring it into a modern context and amp it up in some way. This is why my immediate reaction to hearing he was doing Gatsby was horror! <br /><br />So the hyper, modern costumes are no surprise to me, but let's see if they keep the essence of the characters on the screen...Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-86021950313156490032011-12-09T16:14:54.779-05:002011-12-09T16:14:54.779-05:00Love your thoughts, gals!!
Miss Marie: thanks for...Love your thoughts, gals!!<br /><br />Miss Marie: thanks for checking re: the book and its reference to Daisy's lavender hat. For me, it seems the colour schemes of the men's and women's wear is on point with the novel, but it's the STYLE and cut of the garments (men's and women's) that seem OFF if this is supposed to be a straightforwardly 1920s setting! Quincy might be onto something re: the costumes perhaps having to look a certain way for the 3D technology??BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-59012680701617639092011-12-09T15:27:40.751-05:002011-12-09T15:27:40.751-05:00Okay, so Daisy is in a "three-cornered lavend...Okay, so Daisy is in a "three-cornered lavender hat" on the occasion where Gatsby's in his gold tie and silver shirt. So I think we can forgive the colour scheme as she's definitely the type who would match her hat to her dress. BUT why is the hat not three-cornered then?? And it still doesn't explain Myrtle! I think a "proceed with caution" label is definitely advisable for this film!Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-80331196502364876072011-12-09T15:12:48.332-05:002011-12-09T15:12:48.332-05:00The boys don't look to bad to me. And the boo...The boys don't look to bad to me. And the book specifically describes Gatsby's gold tie, silver shirt and white suit, so there's nothing wrong with that being the same as the 1970s film! In fact, that attire is quite significant to his character.<br /><br />Daisy in lilac seems familiar but I would have to pull out my book to find if there's an actual reference. It does seem like it's very much aping the 1970s film in style though...<br /><br />As to Mertyl... well, I always found her grotesque so in that respect, her outfit is fitting! But I also have to agree with the 1960s prostitute comment!Miss Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952933650748631441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-50807049933500926822011-12-09T14:29:33.254-05:002011-12-09T14:29:33.254-05:00Hmmm... interesting. I agree, there are so many mo...Hmmm... interesting. I agree, there are so many more beautiful costumes to choose from the 1920s era, it seems they should have experimented and been a bit more creative with that, especially with such a big name film. He's definitely not as picky as Scorsese is-obviously!<br /><br />~SydSydney B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06561883569568583174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-71750255352541483092011-12-09T14:12:23.402-05:002011-12-09T14:12:23.402-05:00Yikes! I was hoping the movie might not be too bad...Yikes! I was hoping the movie might not be too bad, but based on those pictures it's not looking good...Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-15580550131692146332011-12-09T12:31:32.860-05:002011-12-09T12:31:32.860-05:00Thank you, I'll stick with the book.Thank you, I'll stick with the book.superheidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912074343442864029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-65188063598063788452011-12-09T10:34:30.213-05:002011-12-09T10:34:30.213-05:00That is one wrong-looking Myrtle. Socks wrong, boo...That is one wrong-looking Myrtle. Socks wrong, boobs wrong, hair wrong... wroangalongadingdong, as a workmate of mine would say. I love the 1974 version, but I don't want another version of that, I want another version of the book!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465295746865231888.post-49244567700830554562011-12-09T10:21:00.183-05:002011-12-09T10:21:00.183-05:00Oh no! Was the costume designer M.I.A? I do agree ...Oh no! Was the costume designer M.I.A? I do agree that this looks like 21st century doing 70's doing 20's...Ruby Macabrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213054267066480950noreply@blogger.com