The Haunting Costumes of Crimson Peak

In this video I talk about the dresses of Edith Cushing and Jessica Chastain in the film Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro. These are my favorite costumes from movies. The historical inspiration and atmosphere of the movie fit together very well, in my opinion.
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00:00:00​ Intro
00:01:35​ Edith Cushing
00:12:58 Lucille Sharpe
00:19:29 Conclusion
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[@Maca494]

i watched this movie for the first time the other day and Lucille's nightgown's sleeves at the end, when she is running down the stairs chasing Edith...OMG. they were everything. that movement. and in a way, shame, that with the amazing costumes in this movies i'm here drooling over sleeves

[@alyssanicole336]

ooooh yeah they're so pretty I agree

[@returnoftheromans6726]

I think the sleeves are everything in the film. She also talked about Edith's sleeves, and how they would inflate or deflate according to her levels of fear and confidence. The director also stated that they had two sets of furniture, one smaller set where the actors would work on/around when their characters were in control in the scene, and a larger one where they would seem to shrink in fear. I also think it fascinating that they put Lucille in these tight-fitting garments, because she was essentially keeping all of her emotions in, while with the nightgown, her rage was flowing freely, and so were her garments.

[@alyssanicole336]

@@returnoftheromans6726 The way she uses sleeves is so cool I agree

[@secretarit1]

I think the reason Lucille doesn't have the proper underthings is because she likes the way it feels. She seems like a person who likes to torcher herself.

[@alyssanicole336]

oh that's an interesting idea, maybe the only way I'd be okay with a character wearing nothing under a corset in a movie haha

[@skyschurig9421]

I'm in love with Lucille's nightgown it's so long and flowy

[@alyssanicole336]

Me too, it's so pretty

[@-Reagan]

I believe the clusters of little round, bright orange and yellow balls on the high collar of her dark green jacket are meant to be marigolds. They represent emotions, energy and the powerful strength that lives inside a person. This fits the timing she wears it, as she learns the name of the estate and, suddenly realizes the meaning of her mother’s warning: Never go to Crimson Peak. It’s a chilling moment, when her emotions are running high enough that they should be visible, although he seems not to notice. The marigolds represent a foreshadowing that, although she has already gone against her mother’s warning, it’s not over for her, yet. From here on, her survival is dependent upon her own inner strength, and vitality, the vibrant energy and power within. While the rest of her coat and gown is constructive and structured as Lucille’s, and has taken on the heaviness and darkness of coloring of Lucille’s wardrobe and that of the house, itself, the marigolds which seem to spring from her face, head and neck seem to symbolize she has not been dominated by them. Rather than dying like the vines that invade the house, or the dead vines on Lucille’s blue dress, these are thriving and alive. The power of light and life, and her knowledge, adaptive and seeking to overcome and thrive despite the hardships and infertile ground. I mean, that or...maybe they’re just tiny pumpkins 🎃 lol (resiliency, growth, abundance, prosperity and fertility. Not bad, but not quite the same message) Another interpretation of the belt with clasped hands would be that it’s a memento mori of her mother, being made of human hair. It’s her mother’s hands tightly holding and protecting her, rather than the hands of the brother and sister on her, (as stated in this video). While her mother holds her, still there are small accents of black, either in mourning for her mother and foreshadowing her father’s death, or the touch of Lucille and her brother. In Lucille’s dress for the same time we see sharp, aggressive points, yet there is white lace on the edges, the same as black trims Edith’s dress - they have exchanged a bit of their nature in becoming acquainted.

[@alyssanicole336]

That's a very good analysis! I actually do agree with you about the belt, but I haven't heard anyone mention the green jacket like that! Very cool!

[@adriannespring8598]

I'm a massive fan of the epic voluminous sleeved coat Lucille wears outside when she's witnessing Thomas's machine start up & right before she notices the missing key from her keey ring.

[@alyssanicole336]

oh definitely it's a very cool coat

[@ktl4854]

Why does no one ever talk about Lucille's floor length coat she wears outside Allerdale hall in that one scene where she goes back into the mansion to find Edith?

[@alyssanicole336]

I noticed I missed it after I finished! I'm so sad I didn't talk about it, it's a very pretty coat. :(

[@adamnomdeplum3]

Actually, all of Lucille's are 1870s. They were clearly her mother's dresses from the 1870s when she was murdered. And I'll bet Thomas's suits are all his father's. No money, so they wear nothing but their parents clothing.

[@alyssanicole336]

hm that's very intersting, is that your own theory or did I miss an interview or something?

[@adamnomdeplum3]

@@alyssanicole336 it is, actually. Canon. I mean

[@alyssanicole336]

oh that's really cool! I can't believe I missed it! Could I ask where you found that information, I'd love to know more about it!

[@WhitneyDahlin]

LOVED this video! subscribed! Also I didn't notice this until you pointed it out but I like how the costumes themselves are telling the story! And how even Edith who has a lot more money has to rewear dresses and mix and match skirts and shirts. because in this time period dresses were so very expensive that even rich women would have like 10 dresses made each year and they would wear those ten dresses throughout the year. And poor women were lucky to get one new dress a year. And even in very historically accurate films you don't really see dresses being reworn in different scenes. Idk why other than it's more fun to have the characters wear a different dress all the time or maybe they think the audience isn't smart enough to realize it's a dress being re worn and they might think it's a flashback or whatever. I have ALWAYS loved this film! I love the costumes and hair styles and how the ghosts are made of clay and scary they look. Really under rated film

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you! I also love that she rewears clothes, it makes her feel more real. It's a very amazing film.

[@imgoingonanadventure8556]

But really, this whole thing is so well researched

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you very much

[@boniboni4912]

Honestly I need Edith hand belt, Lucille gargoyle hat and Edith nightgown! Edit: I LOVE your blouse

[@alyssanicole336]

right? All of the clothes are so beautiful. And thank you so much!

[@lucaskovski9727]

I'm a historical fashion worm, and I love this kind of content on KZbin, your video is wonderful and I hope your channel grows a lot Congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷💛

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you so much!

[@seanmcgcostumes]

Oh this is SUCH a fantastic breakdown of the historical inspirations for my favorite historical costume movie!

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you so much!

[@nancycollins9783]

Well done! I never noticed the face on the hat before, so creepy.

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you!

[@girlyvidsbyali1475]

you should make a video on Titanic's Rose's costumes I would love to hear your intake on them

[@alyssanicole336]

I actually haven't seen Titanic, but the costumes look interesting so I'd love to look into them!

[@ELisa-qf2mw]

OMG I can't begin to explain how much I loved this movie. Thanks for reminding me of it!

[@alyssanicole336]

It's a great movie!

[@rinabalcute6680]

this video was absolutely beautifully done with the music and the cool-toned "tint" (i'm not sure how else to call it) of the clips where you explain the details and accessories, not even mentioning the research that must have taken you hours to do! btw i really like your makeup! very pretty, especially the eyeshadow and nose highlight :)

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you so much, thats so nice of you!

[@danjirinnn]

I just did a rewatch of this movie and love how you explained each and every dress and how it enhances the film. Please do more! These are so entertaining to watch :)

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@stokelyepuente9946]

Wow so few views for such a treat, quite a rarity, painfully underrated work here but this no doubt is gonna explode soon enough and rightfully so.

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you so much!

[@dalvinocosta4651]

Suas análises são incríveis e encantadoras. O filme, apesar de alguns problemas de enredo, é esteticamente belo e seu visual é deslumbrante. A cor dos fantasmas também faz parte do hall de simbolismos da história.

[@d1g1cxlt_]

I think the whole movie is the book she writes. Like after she meets her husband character I think the whole movie is just her telling a story based on the mystery of new people she has met. Her book lacked romance, so she used an experience to integrate it into her ghost story. Even though the only way this movie telegraphs this is the book behind the credits, But I think the movie has enough hints that in an alternative cut it's the book she's writing.

[@alyssanicole336]

I think so too! The very first line of the film is like the first line of a book, and the credits end with the book closing, so I'm pretty sure that's meant to be the interpretation!

[@d1g1cxlt_]

@@alyssanicole336 Yeah exactly. It makes it kind of fun to try and see what the "truth" is, but maybe it's meant to be a paradox. Like a story within a story but both stories are the same. Like it's hard to know how much is her fiction. It's why I like the movie so much it feels like a mysetery each time I watch it cause I'm trying to figure out where the line blurs within it since it has it's own meta narrative.

[@ArtisticlyAlexis]

Wow, a new costumer channel! You're a delight, such a great voice that just fits the topic. Subscribed, because I'm _never_ this early in a new channel I like & I'm excited to see where your channel goes. If I can make some suggestions as a viewer: Would love to hear you talk more about the history of the items & slow down the pacing so we can enjoy seeing those great details & contemplate the information you're giving. When you spoke about what different costumes looked like by showing fashion plates, historical pictures, or a piece's direct inspiration, I loved when you took time to tell us the actual history behind them, & would enjoy you lingering on those interesting moments even more!

[@alyssanicole336]

I'm glad you like the channel! Thank you so much for the suggestions!

[@esthermigo3009]

i love how detailed and in depth your descriptions are, esp with the painting references. plus your voice and just. general aesthetic? is super nice and comforting!

[@alyssanicole336]

aw thank you so much!

[@user-ns6gt6up4e]

The movie's setting is between 1897 and 1898, therefore it is still considered the Victorian Era and not the Edwardian Era... Queen Victoria passed in 1901, which signified the start of the Edwardian Era.

[@alyssanicole336]

I'm pretty sure it takes place in 1901 which is why I said Edwardian, but I've heard some people say otherwise, so I'm wondering where you got the years?

[@hercules1476]

I adore the details on this movie, thank you for the analysis, love your videos!

[@alyssanicole336]

I'm so happy you like them!

[@teddydolance2574]

Suggestions for the next contents: Marie Antoinette and Emma

[@returnoftheromans6726]

Something I just realized: Edith looks like a young and 'modern' version of Queen Elizabeth I in the dancing scene (4:49). Very elegant and serene, charming and feminine.

[@alyssanicole336]

oh that's cool!

[@judehaye4303]

you are wonderful...this is well researched and beautifully presented.

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you so much!

[@thetimetravellingwitch2615]

Finally someone in the historical costume realm who has watched Crimson Peak and loves the dresses as I do 💕💕💕 one day I want to make one or more of Ediths dresses - I Just need .... Time ✨😂

[@alyssanicole336]

I would love to make one of Edith's dresses! I'll have to get better at sewing first haha

[@dudazampieri6904]

You're amazing, great research and your way of telling us about it is so good!! I'm in love with your videos!! :)

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you so much!

[@marwak7581]

great video! i love that i could really feel your enthusiasm for the movie, its costumes, and historical dress of the era in general. it was very fun to watch you talk and analyse and i'm in awe of all the research you must have done haha. have a wonderful day

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you so much!

[@LeelaDanielsen]

You deserve so much more views. This video is amazing.

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you so much!

[@charlieland8454]

How does this not have more views! Amazing video very well researched ☺️

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you very much!

[@str3wburryn]

I love your style so much!!

[@alyssanicole336]

aw thank you so much!

[@whendibloomtp3242]

I had seen this movie on Netflix but forgot to watch it. After your analysis of the dresses and how gorgeous they are with their connection to personality and other details, this was a good reminder to watch the movie. Now I'm excited to check it out. This was a very interesting video to watch. I just got done watching your BatB one. I really enjoy the way you talk about the outfits and your enthusiasm for them. Suggestions? I mentioned this in the BatB video you posted but I love the outfits in the French 2014 movie so that will be my suggestion. 👍✨ I love the outfits- especially Beauty's dresses from "La Belle et le Bette" 2014 directed by Christophe Gans. Another suggestion would be "Gone with the Wind." It's one of my all-time favorite movies and I adore Scarlett's wardrobe. P.S. I subscribed! Number 470. I'm excited to see more of your content.

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you again! The movie is amazing although it might not be for everyone, but if you watch it I hope you like it!

[@ArtisticGym]

Love this, but I was a bit distracted by your stunning cameo earrings 😍

[@alyssanicole336]

aw thank you!

[@livia4276]

I'm glad that I've found your channel

[@alyssanicole336]

aw thank you!

[@adriannespring8598]

Looove the movie and the costumes!!!

[@alyssanicole336]

me too, they're just so beautiful!

[@kirrastar]

I'd say Lucille's fashions are more 1870s from the long trains. But probably more directly inspired by the little 4 or so year gap between the 1st and 2nd bustle eras. aka my absolute favorite time period of womens fashion hehe

[@alyssanicole336]

I think theres a combination of vaguely 1870s/80s victorian stye and the gothic/fantasy inspiration that Guillermo del Toro created. I just went with 1880s, but I think you're right, 1870s could technically be correct too.

[@kirrastar]

@@alyssanicole336 ye its so hard cuz its literally about 1878-1882 lol

[@alyssanicole336]

so true haha

[@sade_macabre]

I love this movie and loved this video 🖤

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you!

[@laylavladi]

Thank you for making this video 🌸

[@alyssanicole336]

I’m happy you like it!

[@laylavladi]

@@alyssanicole336 yesss! I’m always looking out for videos related to this movie so this was an absolute treat 🥺💘

[@alyssanicole336]

Aw thank you that’s so sweet!

[@rowan_vagrant]

now i realised that lucilles dress is what the red one from enola holmes reminded me of😯

[@alyssanicole336]

oooh you're right it totally does

[@imgoingonanadventure8556]

5:41 hehe guess who saw that painting in the met last week?

[@alyssanicole336]

fsjfdskl lucky

[@teddydolance2574]

Quality content!!! Hope u blew up soon

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you!

[@vanessavargas3248]

Loved the video! perhaps you could share your take/interpretation on the costume design and choices for Only Lovers Left Alive in a future video :)

[@alyssanicole336]

Thank you! And thank you for the suggestion!

[@silviahannak3213]

This Victiorian does more look like Biedermeier. (Cause of the big sleeves on the top)

[@alyssanicole336]

well the big sleeves are the best part

[@Bean56_]

So happy you made this video, my love is the Victorian area. I’m looking for a night gown like Edith and Lucille’s night gown. Any ideas of any place to find one like them? 💋

[@alyssanicole336]

I think there may be some on Etsy, and the dressartmystery store might have a custom one, but they're all pretty expensive

[@Bean56_]

@@alyssanicole336 they didn’t have any of the night gowns but I did see the drop of blood dress and the gold dress. Beautiful but yes quiet expensive. Thank you 😊

[@alyssanicole336]

aw dang sorry, I hope you find one!

[@Bean56_]

@@alyssanicole336 thank you 😊

[@cleoalexander7590]

I love your earrings

[@alyssanicole336]

thank you!

[@Sabbathtage]

Why do people keep getting the year wrong. Doesn't the movie pan down to an adult Edith walking across a muddy road with: 1887 Buffalo, NY overhead?

[@alyssanicole336]

It says Buffalo 14 years later, from what I can tell the film takes place in 1901.

[@wave1313713]

Womens clothing is just more interesting than men’s

[@alyssanicole336]

so true

[@sunrise_map]

from a french person, it’s pronounced ji-go :~)

[@alyssanicole336]

ah thank you so much!!

[@partisesuwu1864]

Though the movie was not that good, the costumes and set design was amazing.

[@alyssanicole336]

I love the movie haha but I understand why most people don't

[@reneedailey1696]

It's a great film.

[@lsusanna3]

Hope they don’t use that brown filter the whole way through trying to convey “history “

[@lsusanna3]

Ugh looks like they do. Will pass, that would drive me nuts.

[@alyssanicole336]

Fair enough, but it could also be because it's a horror movie!

[@editingkinga]

you talk too fast. and yup, Edwardian era

[@alyssanicole336]

ok haha thanks for letting me know