Costume Designer Kate Hawley Details Extensive Work on Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein"
Kate Hawley, the costume designer for Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" film, discussed the extensive work involved in bringing del Toro's vision to the screen. She highlighted del Toro's support for art and craft, noting his intention to challenge the team.
A Sibling-Like Creative Partnership
Hawley, a BAFTA award recipient for her contributions to the film, characterized her professional relationship with del Toro as akin to siblings.
She described the collaborative process as one of constant artistic reinvention and a thriving creative palette.
Elevating Aesthetics Through Color
Concerning the film's use of color, Hawley stated that discussions with del Toro focused on elevating the aesthetic into a "heightened melodramatic, operatic world," with an emphasis on supporting thematic elements such as religion and nature.