The actress Sophia Loren was the first to don this amazing necklace as Honoria in the 1954 film 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒂.
The next actress to wear this elaborate piece was Anouk Aimée, playing The Queen in the 1962 movie 𝑺𝒐𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒉.
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"To prepare for her role as a dancer, Jessica Alba took ballet, jazz, and hip-hop classes six hours a day for more than three months."
Jessica Alba as Honey Daniels in Honey (2003) | Costume Design by Susan Matheson
''Mr Utterson the lawyer was a man of rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long dusty, dreary and yet somehow lovable''
Gabriel J. Utterson QC is London's most beloved elite Solicitor and ex-Barrister, at home in most London circles; his company is coveted for his dry wit, which he can dish out from behind a glass of his favourite gin and his inclination to help rather than reprove the misdeeds of his contemporaries. For Utterson is the man about town with a rational view on things, not easily caught up in excitement and the high pressure of city life. No matter what sort of down-going man would knock at the doors of Utterson's firm, there is never a shade of change to be found in his demeanour, which is undefeatably monotone and unexcitable.
Utterson is a devoted friend to those he has known the longest and to his kinsmen, and he prides himself on his stoic personality. By all accounts, he is not too dissimilar from his pet hound Jericho, a lethargic, loyal beast until it catches a scent, and turns into a relentless pursuer. But this popular image of him belies Utterson's true personality.
Gabriel is, by nature, a sharp man, with a now-stamped-out inclination toward natural flair and theatricality, and an appreciation for the arts that's simmered into distant acknowledgement. Much like another and more secretive, desperate and long shunned part of his identity, which finds purpose in being at the constant beck and call of his long-time friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, who is more than interested in the secret lives of London's elite. Gabriel hopes perhaps for a little more familiarity with Jekyll, a desire which he won't ever be able to shake unless he stops looking through purple-tinted glasses at all the Doctor does.
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Character & Costume design
Utterson is a 49-year-old Englishman who's had an extremely successful career so far. I really wanted him to look his age and not shy away from this settled, professional Victorian look; his personality is also a big part of how I designed his outfit.
In my colour coding, brown is the colour of 'common' and normality. It's no surprise then that this is Utterson's main colour.
His suit is inspired by the 'sack-suit'. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a sack suit, but it does give him a very boxy and straight look.
The material is tweed with a purple wool weave, which is expensive; despite his dreary style, it's clear he spends money on good clothes. The purple symbolises how sinisterly intertwined Jekyll is in Utterson's life.
His glasses are another example of this: tortoiseshell-style, he's clearly affluent.
Utterson's cane is topped with a hound; it's the most ornate thing in his design. This is because Utterson has a hobby for collecting canes! He will frequently swap out his canes and browse shops for new ones he likes; it's something that remains of his more relaxed personality.
Obviously, his being a dog owner and the dog cane isn't random; Utterson has a doggish, subservient personality.
Jericho, his bloodhound, is Utterson's pride and joy and a constant companion during his walks with Enfield. The name is a reference to Dr Jekyll and Mr Seek, which partly inspired me when crafting elements of Utterson's story.
The jacket is finally finished! I've had a busy few weeks but I've clawed together enough free time to not only finish the jacket but also add some much needed detailing.
I think the felt on the cuffs and chest gives the whole thing a really rich, sturdy feeling which was important to me. I worked out that I sewed around 170ish individual beads/sequins on which doesn't sound like a lot but it sure felt like it. Still, very worth it.
I actual got the red sequins off of a second hand dress I found. I've only taken the beads off of a very small section so for £4 is gonna give me a lot of beads and sequins to use on other parts of this outfit.
I've yet to take a photo of my wearing the finished jacket so I'll do that tomorrow. Next up is my partners cloak!