Ruth E. Carter’s costume design is a celebration of Black culture. What does her creative process look like?
Part of bringing a character to life on screen has to do with the way they dress. Costuming can help paint the portrait of a character, telling their story through well-researched and designed clothing that speaks their soul’s story to the audience.
One of the most prolific costume designers of our time, Ruth E. Carter, has been designing costumes for over 30 years, mastering the looks of periods and genes for over 40 films. During her career, Carter has been nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, winning the Oscar for her work on Black Panther and being the first Black person to win that award.
Carter’s designs are unlike anything else. Carter shared her process of designing costumes for films like Black Panther, Malcolm X, and School Daze with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, highlighting the importance of research and intention of each piece designed on the costumes. You can watch the full conversation below.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
