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One More Oscar Post: Jenny Beavan and a Big Black Dress

March 4, 2016 by WendyB

The Hollywood Reporter has an interview with Oscar-winning Mad Max: Fury Road costume designer Jenny Beavan. Beavan’s casual outfit — an homage to Mad Max style — raised eyebrows at last Sunday’s ceremony.

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Beavan seems like she’d be fun to hang out with. I like her attitude. She says, “.. you’ve seen me. I’m short, I’m fat. I really would look ridiculous in a gown.” And she points out, “You don’t actually have to look like a supermodel to be successful.”

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And here’s one more noteworthy gown from Oscar night, worn by model/filmmaker Dorith Mous. This is no little black dress. This is a big black dress.

I can't get over this dress … Thank you @dennisdiem ♥️ #dorithmous #redcarpet #ampas #academyawards #dennisdiem #losangeles #hollywood #oscars #hoorsenbuhs

A photo posted by DORITH MOUS (@realdorithmous) on Mar 2, 2016 at 3:57pm PST

Black can be boring on the red carpet, but this design by corset-loving Dennis Diem is electrifying! Wouldn’t it be the perfect wedding gown for a Goth bride?

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  1. Sheila (of Ephemera) says

    March 6, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    I love that Jenny just wore what she felt good in – the best accessory is an Oscar! That black corset gown is stunning!

    • WendyB says

      March 7, 2016 at 11:53 am

      ABSOLUTELY — the best accessory is an Oscar is the perfect description. Once you have that, who cares about the rest?!?

  2. stacy says

    March 7, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    The black dress is unbelievable!

    Jenny’s quote is perfection. Wear what makes you comfortable and happy… that’s what I say 🙂

    • WendyB says

      March 8, 2016 at 12:22 am

      Love her attitude.

  3. HelOnWheels says

    March 8, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Here’s a woman who has won TWO Oscars, a testament to her talent and hard work. And, yet, people are slagging her on what she wore. Really? Nobody made a peep about David White’s (Mad Max Sound Editing Oscar winner) unique & personal take on Oscar style. Smells like sexism. Beavan wore a Mad Max, post-apocalyptic tuxedo, IMHO. You go, girl!

    • WendyB says

      March 8, 2016 at 11:15 pm

      If I could choose between two Oscars and a big fancy wardrobe, I’d choose the Oscars!

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