‘Godzilla vs. Kong’: How ’80s Movies and ‘Skull Island’ Influenced the Costume Design
Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Godzilla vs. Kong” naturally focuses on the mighty battle between the monsters, but costume designer Ann Foley also had a story to tell with her work.Foley brought unique touches to dressing the human actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kyle Chandler and Demián Bichir.Foley mapped out how what the characters wear helps inform their stories, beginning with the script.People were asking me, ‘What are you going to put Kong in?’ Yes, this is a movie about monsters, but with any film, I start with what’s in the script and breaking down these characters.