The Shocking Inspiration Behind Beetlejuice's Ghost Costumes Revealed

In a recent interview the veteran costume designer who worked on the highly anticipated comedy horror sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice confessed that she took an unlikely inspiration for the ghost costumes she designed the outfits were based on chunky real estate salesmens uniforms

The Beetlejuice franchise has become known for its unique blend of supernatural thrills and quirky humor which has endeared the films to audiences of all ages Since the first film was released in 1988 the series has gained a cult following and its latest installment Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has generated significant buzz among fans

One of the standout elements of the Beetlejuice films has always been the eccentric characters and the costumes that bring them to life As the veteran costume designer tasked with creating the updated looks for the latest installment revealed she turned to an unexpected source for inspiration for her ghost costumes she took a page from the book of 80s style real estate salesmen

According to the costume designer the idea came to her after scrolling through a website that featured retro photos of salesmen from the 80s The outfits they wore in the pictures jumped out at her she recalled and she knew at once they were the perfect starting point for her ghost costumes The chunky blazers and patterned ties that characterized those iconic outfits were soon adapted into the ghost costumes that now haunt the screen in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The veteran costume designer took great care to incorporate subtle details into the costumes that would pay homage to the iconic style of 80s salesmen while still maintaining the distinctive spirit of the Beetlejuice franchise As fans of the series have come to expect the latest installment promises a visually stunning experience full of memorable costumes and unforgettable characters