The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costumes at Whimsical and Historical

Please note: some posts may contain affiliate links which means our team could earn money if you purchase products from our site

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms costumes

Who is excited to see Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” Everything we’ve seen so far leads us to think this will be an amazing film.  But The Nutcracker and the Four Realms costumes look like they will steal the show!

The LA Times interviewed Oscar winning costume designer, Jenny Beavan, who has taken history and weaved it with fantasy when it comes to the costumes for Disney’s Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costumes at Whimsical and Historical


“We set it in 1875 for the basic story,” says Beavan, of keeping the fantasy elements rooted in reality. “You’ve got to have an anchor. When you do films where they say, ‘I don’t care about the period’ and they’re all over the place, I think, even when people don’t know the period, they know it’s kind of wrong.”

In this new film Clara, played by Mackenzie Foy, goes to a party at her godfather’s home while still mourning the loss of her mother.  It is there that she discovers the magical wonderlands her mother created and learns that they are in danger.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costumes at Whimsical and Historical

“We decided to think about what the mother had in her closet or her cupboards,” says Beavan. “When I have nightmares or dreams, they’re often anchored in something I’ve seen that day or something I have around. So we went to the sort of Staffordshire [porcelain] figures people would have; they’re 18th century, and they were perfect for the Realm of Flowers. It translated brilliantly for all the realms. We covered them with ice and snow and icicles and frost and glitter, covered them in candy and sugar and sweet motifs. So they’re based on memory.”

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costumes at Whimsical and Historical

This film was a huge undertaking from a costume perspective.  With 12 weeks of prep and then over 100 people working, cutting and embellishing, fitting and dressing to make the 150 principal costumes needed. Plus the hundreds more needed for the magical realms. Plus for the big crowd scenes about 700 costumes were rented.

Are you excited to see Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” when it hits theaters on November 2nd?  I know I am!

Source: The LA Times

Photo Credits: Disney


D2T-1

Let our friends at Destinations to Travel help you book your next Disney Vacation. They are the preferred Travel Agency of Chip and Company and Disney Addicts, and who we use ourselves.

Get started below for your FREE No Obligation Quote.

Book With our friends at Destinations to Travel

Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

For the BEST in Disney, Universal, Dollywood, and SeaWorld Theme Park News, Entertainment, Merchandise & More follow us on, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Don't forget to check out the Chip and Company Radio Network too!


Written by:

This account is for Past Writers and Friends who love Disney and want to share that love with you.
View All Posts
Follow Me :