How 'Wednesday' Costume Designer Created Every Season 1 Look | Vanity Fair

"You're always trolling for stuff, no matter where you are in the world." Wednesday costume designer Colleen Atwood talks about the inspiration behind each of Wednesday Addams' wicked looks on the hit Netflix show. From screening fabrics to comparing collar shapes, Colleen breaks down every intricate detail that went into curating the bloody perfect wardrobe for Jenna Ortega.

Director: Juliet Lopez
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Alana McNair
Producer: Funmi Sunmonu
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd, Anthony Wooten
Talent Booker: Mica Medoff
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst
Sound : Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Brock Spitaels
Set Designer: Matt Mulligan
Post Production Supervisor: Edward Taylor
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

00:00 Colleen Atwood Introduction
00:23 Working with Tim Burton
01:25 The Wednesday Dress
04:00 Nevermore Uniforms
05:45 Casual Wednesday Look
06:28 Prom Dress
08:31 Enid Sinclair
09:12 Morticia Addams
10:36 Gomez Addams
11:17 Principal Larissa Weems



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[imanexperiment]

the best thing about the whole Wednesday show, this woman is a genius bless her

[treemerryweather]

I loved Colleen Atwood's discussion of her process here...and I can't wait for next season

[Gilsworth]

I immediately clicked on this because I know next to nothing about fashion, but in watching the show I could feel some ineffable quality about the aesthetic that I couldn't put into words. My favourite thing about the internet is getting to experience expertise that is almost spoon fed to you.

Love hearing professionals discuss their craft. Makes me appreciate how little I know and how much is out there. Cheers!

[jlongino]

An absolute legend. Her costumes are iconic and intelligent.

[pjm]

we need the uncut version of this! i can hear her talk for hours

[radicalgal]

As someone who loves black and white (I think it’s called monochrome) and bright and colourful outfits, I loved the outfits in this show

[gult]

I love the way she explains the details

[SisterDelphiSOtV]

I had the chance to meet Colleen earlier this summer. She truly is a gem. Super sweet and knows her stuff. Realized after I met her, she’s responsible for most of my favorite movie costumes!

[castoputa]

I curtsied when I met her accidentally and died hahah. She’s very generous and staggeringly knowledgeable 🙌

[may.k_me]

The costuming was the standout part of the show, if we're being honest
I can't wait to see what she comes up with in s2

[tantanjafin]

Legendary costume designers: many Oscars

[tokyos]

Colleen is a legend! A genius and a pleasure to be around. Can't wait to see Beetlejuice 2!

[Wish_likeuponastar]

Why would you not give her proper credit and put her name in the title of the video

[annadewart]

This wonderful Lady is a chefs kiss all the time

[pandez]

Jenna is so short 😭 they constantly shortening her clothes poor girl

[rosevanstaden]

I loved this so much and wow, the thought and process that goes into every pinstripe, colour and texture is incredible !!!! ❤ so inspiring ❤

[Gh.stKng.]

No cuz I literally wished to have Wednesday's outfit

[isiscarolinepereiradasilva]

Look Love you enid Sinclair and wednesday season 2 ❤❤❤

[samanthalaporte]

3:37 Am I the only one who noticed she said lacrosse team instead of water polo team

[Shadowpixy]

6:31 I haven’t seen the show yet, but I am very pleased with myself for being such a book nerd that I recognize the name of the thrift store “Uriah’s Heap” because Uriah Heap is the antagonist in David Copperfield. Yay me! And Charles Dickens really makes you hate this guy. Such a weasel.