Behind the Hollywood Wardrobe:
Scarlett O'Hara
Museum support slideshow
Scarlett O'Hara
Museum support slideshow
This interactive slideshow would support a potential museum exhibit where individuals could click through it on their own. My slideshow of my own illustrative interpretations of the costumes discusses the importance of Scarlett O'Hara's costumes in the film Gone With the Wind.
This could be coupled with a retrospective exhibit on the film in a museum dedicated to movie history or a commemorative costume/fashion design exhibit for the costume designer Walter Plunkett highlighting his contributions to Hollywood.
Introduction
From a Southern Belle, to the realities of war and to prospering in the Reconstruction with Rhett Butler, Scarlett O’Hara is an unforgettable character. Her costumes have found their place in Hollywood history, but they also have a very important place within the movie itself as they reveal the character behind the wardrobe.
This could be coupled with a retrospective exhibit on the film in a museum dedicated to movie history or a commemorative costume/fashion design exhibit for the costume designer Walter Plunkett highlighting his contributions to Hollywood.
Introduction
From a Southern Belle, to the realities of war and to prospering in the Reconstruction with Rhett Butler, Scarlett O’Hara is an unforgettable character. Her costumes have found their place in Hollywood history, but they also have a very important place within the movie itself as they reveal the character behind the wardrobe.
"Old South" Menu Slide
"There was a land of Cavaliers and Cotton Fields called the Old South.... Here in this pretty world Gallantry took its last bow... Here was the last ever to be seen of Knights and their Ladies Fair, of Master and of Slave... Look for it only in books for it is no more than a dream remembered. A civilization gone with the wind."
"There was a land of Cavaliers and Cotton Fields called the Old South.... Here in this pretty world Gallantry took its last bow... Here was the last ever to be seen of Knights and their Ladies Fair, of Master and of Slave... Look for it only in books for it is no more than a dream remembered. A civilization gone with the wind."
Twelve Oaks Dress
"This classic large hoop skirt and wide brimmed hat represents the life of a Southern Belle before the war. This is also the first time Scarlett is seen in green and characterizes her throughout the film as a strong willed, dtermined and vivacious girl."
"This classic large hoop skirt and wide brimmed hat represents the life of a Southern Belle before the war. This is also the first time Scarlett is seen in green and characterizes her throughout the film as a strong willed, dtermined and vivacious girl."
"Survival" Section menu slide
"Panic hit the city. Helpless and unarmed, the populace fled from the oncoming Juggernaut. And desperately the gallant remains of an army marched out to face the foe." —Gone with the Wind
"Panic hit the city. Helpless and unarmed, the populace fled from the oncoming Juggernaut. And desperately the gallant remains of an army marched out to face the foe." —Gone with the Wind
The Green Robe
"The theme of green as a representation for Scarlett's determined personality continues. Here she makes her own decision and marks the beginning of conflict with Rhett."
"The theme of green as a representation for Scarlett's determined personality continues. Here she makes her own decision and marks the beginning of conflict with Rhett."
Melanie's Party Dress
"This red dress represents her defiant character in the face of humiliation by attending Ashley's party. She stands out in comparison to the traditional styles of Melanie and the other ladies."
"This red dress represents her defiant character in the face of humiliation by attending Ashley's party. She stands out in comparison to the traditional styles of Melanie and the other ladies."
The Last Dress
"I must have loved you for years only I'm such a stupid fool I didn't know it. Please believe me. You must care. I only know that I love you." —Scarlett
"I must have loved you for years only I'm such a stupid fool I didn't know it. Please believe me. You must care. I only know that I love you." —Scarlett
