In the first episode, Morticia Addams tells Principal Weems that Wednesday is allergic to colors. Using this as a guide, Ortega wore a black and gray striped school uniform that made her stand out from the rest of her classmates. Her small striped coat is silkscreened with gray stripes painted on a black base.
Shades,’ explains Colleen Atwood, costume designer for custom jackets.
This is paired with a long skirt and big shoes. “It’s a A nod to boyish style without making it a girly uniform. So it fits perfectly. ’ The rest of the uniforms are also different to speak to each character. “[Students] can wear the same clothes but look completely different in their own style,” Atwood says. Do it with the people around you and the background kids at school. ”
Design by Colleen Atwood / Illustration by Benjamin Ip / Courtesy of netflix (4). Design by Colleen Atwood / Illustration by Benjamin Ip / Courtesy of netflix (4). This story first appeared in the June standalone issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. To receive this magazine, click here to subscribe . 2021
