Rooney Mara as ‘Lisbeth Salander’ the ‘Girl With a Dragon Tattoo.’
It couldn’t be further from the conventional period drama with the
nipped-waist bodices and ostentatious accessories that frequently garner
award show attention for costuming. Nonetheless, “The Girl With the
Dragon Tattoo,” the
American film
based on the first book of Stieg Larsson’s popular Millennium trilogy,
is likely to attract some attention with its hard-hitting looks that
reflect a darker side of contemporary street fashion. The producers of
the film, which opens Dec. 20, put together a style dream team to
transform actress
Rooney Mara
into Lisbeth Salander, a waifish, goth-punk heroine who becomes an
unlikely ally for a journalist involved in a twisted mystery. Trish
Summerville, the veteran stylist and costume designer (former clients
include
Christina Aguilera and Pink) created the costumes.
Pat McGrath,
recognized in fashion and cosmetic circles as one of today’s most
influential makeup artists, designed Salander’s hollow-cheeked,
kohl-eyed look. And Danilo (longtime hairstylist to
Gwen Stefani) envisioned the blunt bowl cut that frames Mara’s pale and delicate features. – –
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