
That was one of the things I wanted, to create looks that people would be able to recreate and make their own.
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I started a jewelry line around the time I started working on Birds of Prey, it was kind of a spin-off project of mine, and I recreated the jewelry you see in the movie so I love seeing people who are into the designs as much as you are and seeing how they make it themselves.

They are truly craftsmen and put in so much work.

I love all the caution jacket recreations the level of expertise and skill and talent these cosplayers have is crazy to me. Something I just thought up and here they are, right in front of me…I can’t explain the feeling.ĬC: I’m sure you’ve seen so much cosplay by now what in your personal opinion makes a look stand out?ĮB: Ooh, always the detail, right? So, getting into the kinds of materials people are using to substitute pieces we created.

It’s so much fun to see these people enjoy and interact with something that came from my brain. It was such a powerful emotion I was blown away.
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The best part is really diving in to their world.” And with that attention to detail zeroing in on the complicated personalities of DC’s infamous girl squad, we touched base on her creative process, favorite moments, and the impact she’s had on the cosplay world, as Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey releases on home entertainment and streaming.Ĭosplay Central: The fashion in Birds of Prey has become such a cosplay power move since it premiered: from fan art to full on recreations, how does it feel seeing cosplayers showing so much love for the style and creative looks seen in the movie?ĮB: I have to tell you, I went to this event called HarleyWood and all these girls roller-skated up to me wearing the gold jumpsuit and I cried. Of her creative roots, Erin shared her love revolved around focusing on the characters themselves mentioning, “I fell into costume design because it fit what I loved, creating a look for a character and not necessarily being concerned with trends. Of course, the chaotic joyride that is Harley and her merry squad of butt-kicking ladies has become an immediate go-to for cosplayers, and it was Erin’s unmatched creative firepower that brought us the most memorable pieces we see flooding into conventions around the world. In the meantime, check out our 2019 release list to plan your next trip to the movies.Creating the image for not one, but an entire crew of DC’s most iconic characters is no easy task, but costume designer Erin Benach took on the job for Birds Of Prey And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, which gave Harley Quinn her time to shine while wreaking havoc across crime-ridden Gotham. Our questions will be answered when Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) hits theaters February 7th 2020. But if she gains her independence as Birds of Prey's title suggests, she could go seemingly anywhere in the story. Harley's empathy was shown in Suicide Squad, although The Joker's influence proved too strong. She's someone who can pivot to both sides of the narrative, interacting with Gotham criminals like Black Mask and Zsasz as well as the film's heroines. It should be interesting to see how Harley's story factors into the film's larger narrative, and show she connects the villains and heroes of the story. Related: Birds Of Prey To Tenet: Are Theater-Only Trailers A Good Idea Or Not? Cassandra Cain is a young girl in the upcoming movie, but comic book fans know her fate as the future Batwoman. Zsasz is shown in his pre-scar form, with Birds of Prey likely serving as an origin story for the iconic Batman rogue. Also featured in the poster are Chris Messina's Victor Zsasz, Rosie Perez's Renee Montoya, and Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain.
