The Golden Eagle Armor in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Costume Designer Lindy Hemming says that “the suit itself has been a long time in development.” She describes the wings themselves as akin to “paragliding” that then lock into place around Diana to “become her shields.” More specifically, “like Roman shields,” she adds. Print-outs of paintings depicting Ancient Roman soldiers cover the walls of Hemming’s work space. Clearly, the aesthetic made a big impact on her. “Basically, her fighting style is with the shields,” Hemming continues. “So, I’m really pleased now because I think that there was no logic to [them] being a pair of wings, really. But there is a logic to being something she can glide in on.” — via Collider
Patty Jenkins has explained that the armor is the only way she will survive her encounters with Wonder Woman 1984’s version of Cheetah. As a super-powered, feline adversary, Cheetah will of course fight with razor-sharp claws. As resilient as Wonder Woman is, she’s not invulnerable or as resistant to physical harm as characters like Superman. Cheetah’s claws would likely do a number on Wonder Woman’s exposed arms and legs, making the armor necessary. The wings will aid in protecting her as well since they can act as shields. When Wonder Woman puts on the suit, it’s usually because she’s about to head into a battle with an incredibly dangerous opponent. For instance, in stories from the comics Diana wore it to fight an army of supervillains, Imperiex, and Devastation. — via ScreenRant
While the Wonder Woman golden armor has always symbolized battle, it has often meant more as a metaphor for the way Diana steels herself against a larger evil plaguing humanity. — via DenOfGeek
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