‘Masters Of The Air’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Recreating WW2 Flight Suits l Behind the Seams
In the video “Masters Of The Air’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Recreating WW2 Flight Suits l Behind the Seams,” costume designer Colleen Atwood takes us behind the scenes of the show. “Masters of the Air” is about B17 Pilots during World War II who flew missions over Europe and became prisoners of war. Atwood discusses how she sourced original Insignia and had to make some to match. She talks about the challenges of finding original hats and masks, as well as repurposing them for the show. Atwood also explains how she sourced reproduction boots and created signature looks for characters like Buck clevin and Rosie using original and reproduction costumes. She discusses the importance of authenticity in the costumes while also honoring the period and characters in the story. Overall, Atwood expresses pride in creating a show with heart and integrity that captures the essence of that point in history.
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