🌟 Costume designer and CDG member Cris Araujo began her work for Netflix’s “Uglies” through a creative collaboration with director McG, where she meticulously developed mood boards to bring the vision to life. Starring Chase Stokes, Joey King, Keith Powers, and Brianne Tju, the film explores a dystopian world where a mandatory procedure erases physical differences, making everyone conform to an ideal of beauty.
Cris shares, “Designing three distinct worlds within a single film was an incredibly exciting challenge. From sleek, neoprene, white 3D jackets and anime-inspired school uniforms to the gritty, post-apocalyptic clothing of the Smokies, as well as the glamour of the Pretties, we explored a full range of styles—from pristine to rough and worn, often juggling both clean and aged looks on the same shoot day.
It’s hard to pick a favorite—Sci-Fi offers so many appealing layers. Some of the ‘simpler’ costumes, like the Uglies uniforms and Dr. Cable’s looks, required the most thought. The anime-inspired Uglies uniforms were versatile enough for each character to show their personality. From aged sweaters to pleated hoverboard suits, Tally’s neat, tucked-in look reflected her desire to fit in, while Shay’s rebellious spirit shone through her tomboyish style.
I’m so grateful to have been part of this project and for my incredible team who helped bring these worlds to life, including our amazing illustrator @sophia.canning.”
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