Together with True Blood’s costume designer Audrey Fisher (@AudreyFish) we look back at some of the most remarkable costumes of season 5. What did the actors wear, who did they wear and why did they wear it?
Special thanks to Audrey Fisher for offering an insider look at the True Blood costumes and to Lisa for selecting the fashion picks.
From episode 5.05
Bartender Tara – strapless beaded corset
I started from the basic backstory that Pam is dressing Tara from out of her amazing closet. And maybe she pulled out a few choices and then let Tara pick; she didn’t let Tara just run amuck in there! Tara’s favorite color is purple, and she’s been stuck in this bloody coral tank, denim shirt and jeans for days..so she went for something sexy, flashy and vampy! We made this in house, piecing together 2 different corsets, because I really wanted that specific length and line. And we had to make one for Rutina’s stuntwoman too, of course! I think she looks fierce, and I really wanted a jaw-dropping costume for this first moment of Baby Vampness. – Audrey Fisher
Salome – Deep Blue/Purple fitted dress, plunging neckline
I wanted to use very rich jewel tones on Salome, to hearken back to her royal history, and also because Valentina looked so lovely in those tones. This curvy, feminine dress, which has a 1940s meets 1980s vibe, fit her like a glove, and the pop of color was perfect in the muted world of the AHQ; she looks powerful, seductive, perfect. Like a smart, luscious trophy wife with a will of steel and an agenda. This is a French Connection dress, which is inspired by a Black Halo dress; Black Halo is in turn inspired (I think) by the amazing couture designer Roland Mouret. – Audrey Fisher
Jessica – Cheetah print pants, t-shirt and fitted jacket
I wanted Jessica to really play with sassy hot vampy looks this season, so this is her Rocker Look. Also I needed to give her (and her stuntwoman) coverage for the very aggressive fight that she gets into with Tara. I went with a brown leather jacket from Zara; Tara was in black leather and so I went softer for Jess. The T. Rex rocker tee is from Urban Outfitters. And the amazing leopard print jeans are from Robin’s Jeans…they fit her perfectly and have a lot of stretch for all that action. And then of course she wore some hot pink suede high-heeled booties, cuz Jess is such a girly girl at heart. And it’s fun to have a girl fight in heels. – Audrey Fisher