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Francine Jamison-Tanchuck really captured the sleek, structured power dressing of corporate 90’s in Boomerang — Jacqueline’s looks were of the moment, forward + timeless all at the same time. Feminine. Soft but not fragile.
We Stan Black costume designers for Black films.
We Stan Black costume designers for Black films.
The subtle deets — that butterscotch blouse under the sage green suit is amazing enough but then a closer look at the suiting reveals a butterscotch pattern. TASTE.
This look indicates that Jacqueline keeps up with trends as the Pea Green Pantone ‘Oasis’ was super popular in 93
This look indicates that Jacqueline keeps up with trends as the Pea Green Pantone ‘Oasis’ was super popular in 93
Jacqueline enters the movie sequence in a green look — Forest green was THEE PANTONE of 92 + again shes in 1993’s pea green Pantone ‘osasis’
Her clothes are telling us/Marcus who she is before it’s revealed — This is a woman dressing in the moment AND a season ahead. AN EXEC
Her clothes are telling us/Marcus who she is before it’s revealed — This is a woman dressing in the moment AND a season ahead. AN EXEC
I loved Angela’s costumes. Perfectly contrasted to Jacqueline. No structured pieces, boho, beading. Comes off as juvenile/naive which she ends up being.
Once she’s promoted into an exec role + she takes on Jackie’s refined style. Becoming who/what she once judged in her naïveté
Once she’s promoted into an exec role + she takes on Jackie’s refined style. Becoming who/what she once judged in her naïveté
One of the best costumes in the entire film is pops’ brown mushroom suit - COORDINATE!
But it helps illustrate the nuances of the scene: Troves of 1st gen college educated Black folks entered the workforce in the 80s/90s. What of their country/loud/hilariously tacky parents?
But it helps illustrate the nuances of the scene: Troves of 1st gen college educated Black folks entered the workforce in the 80s/90s. What of their country/loud/hilariously tacky parents?
"Francine Tanchuck, who is really a brilliant costume designer — she had this blue leisure suit for John Witherspoon + the mushroom suit
‘This is a false choice...There's only 1 way to go. We have to rock the mushroom outfit.'... That was not scripted." - Director, Reggie Hudlin
‘This is a false choice...There's only 1 way to go. We have to rock the mushroom outfit.'... That was not scripted." - Director, Reggie Hudlin
