In the finale episode, Rue’s outfits may not be as fashion-forward as the rest of the Euphoria crew, but her hints of yellow - a T-shirt, a pair of pants - were a way to showcase a sense of hope for her future. “I'm always looking for ways to create some sort of mood for the characters based on what they're going through psychologically and have sort of a visual roadmap for the audience of the character arc, if at all possible, without it feeling contrived,” says Bivens. In this particular season, Rue’s addiction and relationships took precedence over her wardrobe, but Bivens still made sure to include sartorial cues to accent her storyline. If it doesn't exist or I can't find quite what I'm looking for, then that’s usually when I'll build a costume.” (Lexi’s dress is from Nana Jacqueline.) “So usually I come up with design details that I want to exist in the garment, and then oftentimes with contemporary projects, I'll look for that piece in the world to see if it already exists. “I knew I wanted a bright color, that I wanted to be knitwear, and that I wanted it to be some kind of halter situation,” she notes. To help drive home the fact that Lexi was now sporting bigger breasts and a curvy shape, Bivens made sure to dress her up in knitwear because it instantly clings to the body. In relation to how it relates to Lexi's feelings about her sister, it completely made sense.” “Whenever I'm working with characters and then changing their body somehow, like using enhancements to make some sort of story point, it's always something that I think about a lot. “Although Lexi is referencing her sister, I had to tread delicately because there's been such a backlash to overly politically correct body positivity,” explains Bivens. “We chose that look because it was fun and perfectly represented the Faye silhouette that we kept through the whole season,” adds Vitto.Īs “The Girl No One Could Get,” Lexi surprised the audience - and Euphoria viewers - by channeling a decidedly “hot” aesthetic. “When sourcing her costumes I thought a lot about what kind of brands you find in a California thrift store: Roxy, Frankie B, Miss Sixty, Betsy Johnson, and random kids’ clothes.”Ī direct reference to Cowboy Bebop was Faye’s Nike Uptempo sneakers, and Vitto finished her first on-screen look with a bootleg anime halter (another ode to the cartoon character’s signature style), a Miss Sixty denim pleated mini skirt, underwear from Santee Alley, knee-high socks, and Hot Topic jewelry.

“Faye is someone who is shopping at thrift stores and is drawn to things that are sexy and cute and kind of pop on a thrift rack,” Vitto tells NYLON. “She grew up in Ventura County and a lot of pieces that Faye wears are things that felt nostalgic to Angelina,” says Bivens.

Bivens leaned on her assistant costume designer Angelina Vitto to create Faye’s look. Sam Levinson was inspired by the anime series Cowboy Bebop’s Faye Valentine when writing up the character of the same name, played by Chloe Cherry, which also influenced the way Faye dressed in Euphoria. “That definitely gave me more room and permission to have more fun with it.” It certainly shows: Cassie’s Oklahoma (or not) outfit, Lexi’s “hot” makeover, and pretty much all of Maddy’s looks were some of the most memorable fashion moments from the show so far.Īhead, Bivens breaks down the meaning and backstories behind Euphoria Season 2’s best outfits, from Faye’s anime-inspired style and Samantha’s vintage closet to Maddy and Cassie’s literally matching sets. “My creative process hasn’t evolved, but my approach to it changed with the second season because of the excitement I saw around the clothes, hair, and makeup from the first season that the fans of the show were inspired and excited about,” Bivens tells NYLON. From TikTok challenges to a weekly onslaught of memes, she’s seen it all - and the attention has only inspired her to have a little more fun when it comes to dressing the show’s characters.

Costume designer Heidi Bivens is well aware of the fandom surrounding Euphoria’s fashion.

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