How Austin Butler Was Transformed Into Elvis | Vanity Fair
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- Costume designer Catherine Martin and her husband Baz Luhrmann have created incredible cinematic magic together. For their latest film 'Elvis,' Catherine was tasked with recreating iconic moments that took the world by storm in the 1950s. From Elvis' black leather suit to the infamous pink and black hues that highlighted the King of Rock and Roll's sexuality and rebellion, Catherine breaks down the ins and outs of transforming Austin Butler into Elvis.
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I like how she said the costumes were MORE perfect than the true outfits because that’s how people remembered them. Oscar winner statement right there
I’m hoping she wins the Oscar for Best Costume Design
Me too! She is very talented and super creative! 👏👏👏
Yes!
This lady deserves the recogintion. Just beautiful design after design..
Me too! Recent history of the 50's deserve a go!
If there is an Oscar to be had for costuming it should go to B & K Costume Company.
This is the reason why Catherine Martin will win her 3rd Oscar in Costume Design. Her costumes are absolutely stunning. Her explanation of how and why the pants were structured in that way was fascinating. Moreover, it also shows why every aspect of filmmaking deserves to be recognized at the Oscar’s live telecast and not in the pre-show. These creators and designers and crafters of art are all quite magnificent. Brava!
It reminded me of the old Hollywood
Well Edith Head certainly won a lot of awards. I think Catherine is so talented.
When I saw her name in the credits, I was absolutely mindblown by a lot of position she took for this movie. Not only she's just a costume designer, but she's also the production designer and the producer of the movie. Three biggest job in filmmaking! And she did it very well (of course she has help but still it's remarkable)
She did a great job transforming Austin into Elvis he is a great Elvis love the costumes and designs awesome info
Uh, no.
Uh yes
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This is sort of a mini master class on costume design and how the mind of the designer works in therms of accuracy. I hope all of the historical costumes TH-camrs would see this and understand a little bit of the process and not so be harsh with the movies and designers who made it.
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I will admit, I thought this movie was going to be a flop or not that good because to me Austin naturally looks NOTHING like Elvis. BUT BOY was I wrong. I ended up going to see it in theaters because everyone was saying how good it was. I was honestly shocked at how AMAZING IT WAS!! AUSTIN played Elvis perfectly, no-one could have played it any better. It was so heartbreaking and I didn't know much about Elvis at all....I only knew he was super famous, an icon and he was married, had Lisa, was an icon and died of an Overdose. This was an incredible story that told you his side....and why he turned to drugs and just how he was worked to the BONE! :( It's so so sad. I love Britney Spears so much and I see so much of her in him and their stories are very similar to some degree. Totally taken advantage of, obviously neither of them were perfect but had very good hearts, generous, trusting souls. :( Anyways, I am now a true Elvis fan, I have spent my day off researching more about him because I am so interested in his life and story more then ever. I did not care or have an interest before. That truly speaks for itself about this movie!!!!
What an interesting correlation you made between Elvis and Brittney. Jamie Spears is Col. Tom Parker reincarnated and both artists were the sole support of everyone around them. The difference is that Brittney was monitored closely to keep her performing whereas Elvis was pumped with drugs to keep him on stage and eventually no one could control his access to prescription drugs much like Michael Jackson.
I love this comment. I felt the same way. Went in with zero expectations because my 10 year old loves elvis. But WOW. When an actor makes you forget they are trying to play someone else and are just being that person...it's great. I know they glamorize life in movies but it was still done very very well. and those costumes were amazing!
@@DIGITAL7Media Me too I was so surprised never though I would ever like the movie as no one could ever come close to Elvis I loved it I will watch it again I even thought there were times he looked like Elvis
I’m adding my 2 cents. I wasn’t even much of an Elvis fan. Definitely Beatles. This encouraged my curiosity to learn more about Elvis. Austin was just perfect. I’ve seen it twice now.
I agree! But he didnt actually die of an overdose I think! They attributed his death to a heart attack due to his health problems.
Watched the movie yesterday. Still thinking about it. I loved all the pieces where he was wearing belts and jewellery. And the white costume he wore in Vegas. Catherine Martin I hope you win another Oscar!
She deserves an OSCOR! SHE so creative and extremely talented!
@@joannemurdock7899 💯 percent agree with you Joanne
She had better win Best Costume. Elvis had an enviable strong sense of confidence that fits the daring creative flair and so much of who he was, in his everyday look & on stage look, and when those two aspects comes together into a truly rebellious yet natural fashion identity that I adore and admire about Elvis.
as a student of costume design, this is very helpful to me, all the process of creating the costumes.
You should be a Student of the English language ok! "Studient" really?
@@owilde7554 Oh, I didn't realize, I'll fix it
@@romifarias4887 some people are jackasses. We all understood your post.
Wish you the best in your career and future.
@@owilde7554 There's such a thing as a type-o. Chill.
Omg! I’m so glad she mentioned the differences in the costumes!
I just watched the movie in may then rewatched a bunch of Elvis old clips on TH-cam then visited Graceland in September and kept having this feeling about how Austin’s suits were a little different. Just glad I wasn’t imagining it.
This is truly a gem! One cannot have often such an in-depth glance into this amazing process. Every aspect of a movie making is actually paramaount and contributes to the success of the whole. Every piece of the puzzle is an independent art and yet at the end these puzzle pieces must come together and form a homogeneous, gorgeous masterpiece. I was more than thrilled watching this video and wish to thank Catherine Martin for the explanations and you for sharing them!
"We created a chart with all of Elvis' jumpsuits...it was a very LONG chart." 😅
Pretty stoked this was made here on the Gold Coast. Cant wait to go check out the film this week.
Adele me too! Sounds and looks American! American Story! But filmed in Australia! Amazing!
Elvis was so unique and his style reflected that.
WOW!
What a fabulous job Catherine did of describing the costume creation for Austin Butlers Elvis interpretation...
I learnt a lot I never ever realized before...
Congratulations to all on this movie, a fabulous movie that I truly believe will become a classic alongside Gone With The Wind, Ben Hur, Wizard Of Oz & many other great iconic classics...👍😊❤
uhh what. a classic among other biopics probably but idk what you meant with that
Catherine Martin is one of my favourite costume designers. I love listening the creative process of bringing characters (real and fictional) alive. She is a true inspiration and I am super happy to have this interview to learn a little something about costume design Art.
Wow you never think that much thought goes into creating Costumes. So interesting she did a excellent job. Saw the movie and I loved all the costumes. Austin Butler played him so well I wanted to get out of my seat. Austin Butler should get an Oscar. The costume Designer should get an Oscar. The whole movie should get an Oscar.
Totally agree
This is beyond interesting and so detailed in the clothes and why they were designed the way they were.
They did an incredible job.. I’m a huge Elvis fan and have seen all of these costumes up close and personal and she absolutely nailed it.
Don't be a fan of a pedophile
Shame about the poor casting.
@@widowrumstrypze9705 lord I disagree.. Austin butler did incredible and Tom hanks did as well. Have you seen it yet?
@@widowrumstrypze9705 When was the last time you directed/produced/designed anything in the movie industry. ... Hope it's as fascinating as this ladies Input?
@@widowrumstrypze9705 I agree but not Austin he was very very good but Tom hanks was a disappointment. My husband thought it was laughable . Austin was terrific
I love how Baz considered the movie an interpretation rather than imitation of Elvis….that’s why the movie is such a success….all Baz’s movies are fantastic.
What Luhrmann can interpret about Elvis? He could only see a superficial side and portrayed that. The movie is a high budget colourful parody. The costumes were very well done, taking into consideration the fragile and weak Butler’s bone structure, sloped shoulders and a long torso, although they couldn’t hide those Butlers physical issues anyway. Great job for a mediocre impersonator.
@@nataliazorinliu I think you missed the point 😅
@@janessavalencia161 What point? Don’t speak in clichés.
@@nataliazorinliu I’ll speak however I want.
@@janessavalencia161 And I didn’t miss the point.
The film is beautiful, very well done, but it sinned in not showing Elvis with his Golden Lame suit in 1957, it was Elvis' most iconic costume! This really made the film poorer, unfortunately.... a pity...
This video is a master class, thank you Catherine!
The costumes and art direction in this movie are totally sublime...just sheer beauty and style!
The fact that Catherine does the production design too (I imagine with an amazing team behind her) is kind of boggling.
Her and Baz are married to each other! And have been for many year's! What a team!
It seems that EVERYONE on and in this movie worked their asses off to produce a quality product, and they succeeded beyond ... well just beyond.
And the fact that she's a 4 time Oscar winner winning two for The Great Gatsby and the other two for Moulin Rouge becoming the most awarded Australian in Oscar history. Who knows Elvis might be earned her two more
Wow! Amazing insight on the costumes for this film. I am so excited to see the costumes in this film. Didn't realize what a fashion icon Elvis was
Didn't realise Elvis was a fashion icon?? That's a first
Yeah, but Elvis had to make do with the one and nailed it!
This is an incredible insight into what it takes to be a costumer. What detail is important and what isn't. so much focus! She did a fantastic job!
Hey Vanity Fair, could you please have her talk about the costumes for Moulin Rouge and Gatsby? PLEASE
Who would have thought that there was more than one lot leather pants! Catherine is an artist and her attention to detail is amazing
This was so interesting! You can tell she's a pro at what she does
That was really fascinating. I've always been intrigued by costuming and couture, but it was very enlightening to to learn of the nuts-and-bolts that go into producing what the actors wear.
I loved this. What an artist and architect she is.
I've only seen a few clips but I can't believe Austin is really singing. It's so good
Can’t even imagine how thrilling and how much fun this was to do!
Fantastic interview. She is a true artist. I have never been an Elvis fan, but this is fascinating.
This woman is a genius!
Catherine Martin is amazing! Listening to her describe the wardrobe process was genius, especially for someone, like me, who sews garments.
The costumes were brilliantly done. A part of me wonders why they didn’t have a shot in the gold lame suit. Its an iconic piece that worked with baz’s style. Who knows. It might be in the extended version
fantastic costumes, so well made! Saw this movie yesterday and the clothing was such an important part of getting it right
When I saw the Elvis movie I loved his outfits...His taste in clothes was was way into the future...Loved the way his suits moved when he danced..His lace shirts and material and color of his suits..
She must win another oscar for costume design in elvis
Didn’t this lady deserve to have her name shown in the title?
I thought I glimpsed Austin wearing a gold dupion silk jacket over the pink lace shirt 👍🏽👌🏽
saw the movie last night, the costumes were really cool !
Kim K should have seen this before wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress
She had me at "The Great Gatsby". So talented!
Wow! What a tailoring class.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would have loved to have heard how they recreated his jumpsuits, because they are spot on! ❤️
I think B&K Enterprises created his jumpsuits!
Catherine you are WONDERFUL creative costume designer! You are extremely talented! 💕💕🙏🙏
My god she is totally a clothes scientist
Just seen this movie Austin Butler really should get an Oscar brilliant performance .
How did this expert learn costuming? What a fabulous career choice.
Before watching this (awesome) movie, I'd never imagined that Elvis wore pink!
As someone who has on occasion sewn different types of clothing (including my own wedding dress), I found this fascinating!!!! Clothes are so much more that what we wear. Each article of clothing can make a statement, and this designer spoke to the process of creating these works of art and fashion brilliantly!!!!
The costumes in this film were breathtaking (everything in this film was amazing!)
Incedibile artist I also hope she gets an Oscar👍👍👍👍
Can someone help me with a follow-up (BTW, I LOVED the Baz Luhrmann Elvis movie): One of the minor but not unimportant details in this movie is a brief montage showing Elvis in Vegas wearing jump suits and raising his arms to show the cape he's also wearing. That image of Elvis became a trope, widely imitated for comic effect, and thankfully Baz resisted anything shtick that might have demeaned Elvis' larger story. How did this movie acknowledge that image without pandering to it? A brief montage of 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 poses of Elvis jump suits and capes in different colors and details that made me feel like I wanted to jump up in the theatre and strike that pose (not a pretty sight). ? It's movie magic when something that grabs you for maybe ten seconds took dozens of hours of research, fabrication, rehearsal, and a final shoot. I admire it so much that I'm hoping someone can answer my three questions. Are there other fabulous details in this Baz Luhrmann triumph? HUNDREDS!
They clearly did their homework and put a lot of detail into that film.
Being an Elvis fan and a theatre teacher, I totally appreciate this video! Thank you so much; it was wonderful! I'm always trying to find the right costumes for my productions. It's so important. She's brilliant! She deserves a fifth Oscar!
Catherine will win an Oscar on her costumes in Elvis and all the categories in this beautiful film will win an Oscar. Sylvia Sansbury
I love how technically specific she is when describing her process, it's so educating to listen to these details. What an amazing job, thank you for explaining it so thoroughly.
A most excellent costume designer am blown away that she did costumes for molin and the great there is definitely a higher lift inin these films because of this than to other not inferior but just wow
i love when she says simi-lar-ily 🥰
This is just incredible!
I could have listened to that all night. Normally I could care less about this topic, but when it comes to Elvis,I was interested, and Catherine made it even moreso.
Yes she's amazing! Just like her husband BAZ LURHMANN!
I could listen to Catherine talk for hours about her craft, I can't believe that was only 9 minutes.
Elvis never wore a flash around his neck, the lightning bolt in the TV room was for TCB in a flash. His hair was because he wanted to be Tony Curtis. He worked at Lowell's theater as a Usher down by Beale st. His love of movie stars is why he wore make up!
Loew's State Theatre in Memphis.
It was definitely cause of captain marvel jr
That was a fascinating video to watch. I had no idea so much went into costume design. So many pants for one scene.
The butt version, the standing version, and the throw yourself on the floor version.
"Find his own style" yes, yes, "how did he do that"
Fabulous and so clever , can’t wait to see the film. But her outfit’s just bloody divine ♥️💕
This movie is incredible!! Watched it yesterday with my Wife and my Father.
Loved the film and costumes amazing 💞
Astonishing performance by Austin Butler, amazing movie no doubt helped along by brilliant costumes.
Fashion was a Masterpeace and she is a genius!!🌹
This woman IS WONDER WOMAN!!! She has created some of the best costuming ever! 👏🥰👍👍
Catherine Martin is a genius!
The lace shirts were the BOMB...!!!!
Movie was shite, but the costumes were fantastic. Amazing job 👍
I left the movie thinking if my man doesn’t wear suits the way ELVIS did, y’all can HAVE HIM 🙈🥴
This woman has talent ⭐️!
amazing what goes into the costume designing today for the fabrics we had back then to now!
She’s brilliant!
Something that’s often not mentioned is that B&K Enterprises in Indiana, who make replica Elvis costumes, made all the Jumpsuits for the film.
Interesting. So, Elvis had one suit for The Comeback which rode up when he moved and Butler had several made in different quality leather for comfort, manouverability and authentic look. Butler's suit is more well designed than Elvis' - it seems. But, I like when Elvis' suit rode up. I have been a fan for most of my life will see the film one day, but no where near as excited as others. I never think that anyone can wear Elvis style clothes without looking slightly idiotic. Only Elvis can wear jumpsuits, collars, gaudiness, bling, rings, sunglasses, caps and boots and look out of this world.
@@owilde7554 Well you must because you want a reaction to your comment.... Hey! You've got one!
@@junescoular292 get a Job!
@@owilde7554 😄😄 You didn't answer my question ... Spoil-sport!
@@junescoular292 I don't care about trivialities like the outfits that were worn for the movies who cares? He looked great in anything he wore. I am more interested in the impact that he had on our society. he captured the ZEIGEIST of the Fifties, Sixties and beyond. A monumental and towering American figure of the 20th century!
@@owilde7554 But the younger generation can also see Elvis being independent in his choice of attire. And I admired that.
Incredible Movie! 🙌🏼
Catherine you and Baz compliment each other ! What a creative beautiful incredable team! 💕💙🙏🙏
incredible insight in to the costume design. The Elvis movie production is outstanding.
Love these little mini documentaries on costuming.
What a brilliant woman and great interview.
Elvis didn't like his neck and wore high collars on purpose later on. Cos he thought it was too long. Amazing just a regular guy.
Love that she mentioned Captain Marvel Jr.
why do I see Kate McKinnon in her?
I gotta get glasses like that,then I can design stuff .
Headline should include the name of Catherine Martin, or CM, she is an icon, a four time Oscar winning icon, who has propelled Baz Luhrman’s films into the strata sphere. She also produces envy enduring wallpaper, which I so so want
She's genius! Details beyond....wow! She needs to win a major award.
"Multiples of the leather suit is very important"🙃
I could watch her talk about this for hours wow!
Elvis was only blond during his childhood years. Like many people who start out blond, their hair gets darker as they age. Same happened to Elvis. By the time he was a late teenager, early twen, his natural hair color was chestnut brown. (per Charlie Hodge).
9:37 that's Michael St. Gerard as Elvis in a tv show that was done in the 90's.
Thank u I checked that out!
Really enjoyed your short, thanks 😘
It's funny that they cast an audience for the performances. The actual people who were there are being portrayed by actors. Many of them are still with us and can see themselves in a movie.
I want to personally thank you for putting Austin butler in those leather pants.