Not long “The Substance”Sue, character played by the American actress Margaret Qualleyturns into a big star quickly.
In a recent interview with the Next Best Picture website, Emmanuelle Youchnovskicostume designer for the film directed by Coralie Fargeat, revealed what his inspirations were for designing the actress’s clothes.
“I took… you know the music video for “Blow”, by Beyoncé, where she had the colors, do you remember this one?”, said the professional, referring to the track released in 2013. “I was also very inspired by Dua Lipa, because she wears a lot of bodysuits,” he added.
“But the bodysuit is metallic, it’s fuchsia, it’s neon. I took all the stuff from our pop culture, not 80s culture,” he continued.
What is the story of “The Substance?”
In the plot, an actress who became successful years ago is fired from the fitness program she ran on television. From this, she is invited to participate in a medical treatment that promises a new, young version of herself based on a process of cellular replication — as a result, the two versions must coexist.
The production stars (“” and “A Question of Honor”), Margaret Qualley (“Once Upon a Time in…. Hollywood” and “The Maid”) and Dennis Quaid (“” and “The Day After Tomorrow”).
The direction is by the French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat. One of the favorites for the 2025 Oscars, .
