I know, I know… Halloween is just hours away. But I’ve got you: here are 10 homemade costumes you can make with basic stuff you have around your house.
Now go!
Gumball machine: Cover the bottom ¾ of a white shirt with coloured pompoms. A ruffled skirt or tutu and leggings in a bright hue complete the look.
Mummy: All you need is lots and lots (and lots) of strips of white material. Mom tip: Make sure they have a separate top and bottom (to make bathroom breaks easier).
Pirate: You know all those torn clothes that are in the donation pile? Give them a new lease on life by tattering them further into a swashbucklin’ getup.
Astronaut: Cover a helmet with solid-coloured tape. Use two empty soda bottles that have been spray painted as a jetpack.
Robot: Now you finally have a use for all those oversized boxes you’ve been stashing in the garage “just in case.” Deck them out with colourful buttons and screens. Foil can be a great material to incorporate as well.
Pilot: A leather jacket and khaki pants are the basics. A cool helmet, aviator glasses (ski goggles could work), and cardboard wings complete the look.
Witch/Evil sorcerer. Whether it’s black clothing or a cool black cape (which can be fashioned out of a tablecloth or even a garbage bag), a pointed hat and maybe a broomstick are all you need to be a scary witch. Dollar store fangs are a fun extra.
Superhero: You can get super creative with this one. Felt is a great way to make a mask or eyewear or a cool emblem or logo for a shirt. An upcycled towel or piece of a sheet is a makeshift cape.
Baby as an old person: Is there anything cuter?! If you want the white hair, you can cover a small hat with cotton balls. Deck out their walking toy to look like, well, a walker, or give them a cane.
Bumblebee: A great costume for littles, just dress them up in any basic black outfit (one with stripes or polka dots can work too), and then add some homemade wings and a headband with antennae. Works for butterflies and ladybugs too.
GETTING ANY CONTACT LENSES. NEARLY $4 BILLION IS GOING TO BE SPENT ON HALLOWEEN COSTUMES IN AMERICA THIS YEAR. MANY WILL ONLY BE USED ONCE OR TWICE. PEYTON SPELLACY JOINS US IN STUDIO WITH SOME TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND CUT DOWN ON WASTE. PEYTON TODD DO IT YOURSELF OR THRIFTING. COSTUMES ARE FAR LESS EXPENSIVE THAN ONES BOUGHT FROM BIG BOX STORES, AND THEY’RE ONE OF A KIND. MELISSA STOCK, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER OF GOODWILL, SAYS THRIFTING MIGHT COST YOU AT MOST $15. THE TIPS ARE TO LOOK IN YOUR CLOSET TO SEE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE AND PICK OUT KEY PIECES. THAT MAKES A COSTUME RECOGNIZABLE. THEN GO TO A THRIFT STORE AND TOP OFF YOUR LOOK WITH WHATEVER NEEDED, SHE SAYS. THE BIG COSTUMES EVERY YEAR FOLLOW POP CULTURE AND NOT ONLY IS IT COST EFFECTIVE, IT ALSO MAKES YOUR OUTFIT UNIQUE. IT’S ALSO SUSTAINABLE. YOU CAN GET A WHOLE OUTFIT THAT’S COMPLETELY UNIQUELY YOU AND EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND STAYS LOCAL. WHEN YOU PURCHASE THINGS HERE, AND THEN YOU DONATE THEM BACK. WE KEEP ALMOST 10 MILLION POUNDS OUT OF THE LANDFILL IN OUR STATE. EVERY SINGLE YEAR. IT JUST SPREADS THE LOVE. NOW, IF YOU DON’T HAVE A COSTUME IDEA GOODWILL, GOODWILL HAS THESE CARDS THAT HIGHLIGHTS ITEMS THAT YOU NEED TO RECREATE POPULAR COSTUMES AND GET YOUR
Interactive Map: See the top trending Halloween costumes in your area
Updated: 11:11 PM EDT Oct 29, 2024
Halloween is almost here, but it’s not too late to find a costume! Google Trends published a new report showing the top trending Halloween costumes across the U.S. this spooky season, measured using search interest. Related video above: Creating a Halloween costume on a budgetThe big winners? Deadpool shows up in the top five most searched costumes for over a quarter of the 210 markets analyzed, followed by a tie between Wolverine and minions. Taylor Swift is the most commonly appearing real person among the searches, though Google is also reporting Sabrina Carpenter’s costume popularity is at an all-time high.See what’s popular in your region by interacting with the map below.
Halloween is almost here, but it’s not too late to find a costume!
Google Trends published a new report showing the top trending Halloween costumes across the U.S. this spooky season, measured using search interest.
Related video above: Creating a Halloween costume on a budget
The big winners? Deadpool shows up in the top five most searched costumes for over a quarter of the 210 markets analyzed, followed by a tie between Wolverine and minions. Taylor Swift is the most commonly appearing real person among the searches, though Google is also reporting Sabrina Carpenter’s costume popularity is at an all-time high.
See what’s popular in your region by interacting with the map below.
IT’S NOW AT 26 MINUTES. A KANSAS CITY NONPROFIT IS DOING WHAT IT CAN TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE HAS A COSTUME. KMBC NINE TERISA WHITE SHOWS US THE DESIGNS COMING TO LIFE FOR KIDS LIVING WITH MOBILITY ISSUES. CAN YOU IMAGINE A COMPANY THAT MAKES HALLOWEEN COSTUMES INCLUSIVE TO ALL? WELL, NOW YOU DON’T HAVE TO IMAGINE BECAUSE ONE FOUNDATION IS DOING EXACTLY THAT. IT’S HALLOWEEN SEASON AND ALL OF THE CREATIVE COSTUMES ARE COMING OUT OF THE WOODWORKS, BUT NONE AS CREATIVE AS THE ONES FROM A-Z FOUNDATION. THIS IS THE FOUNDATION’S FIRST YEAR PARTNERING WITH WALK IN AND ROLLIN. A LOCAL NONPROFIT WHICH AIMS TO BRING ADAPTIVE COSTUMES TO KIDS WITH DISABILITIES. WE PARTNER WITH DIFFERENT CHARITIES ACROSS KANSAS CITY EVERY SINGLE YEAR, AND SOMEBODY ACTUALLY BROUGHT THIS CHARITY TO OUR FOUNDATION AND THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT IDEA. WE HAVE AN ENGINEERING TEAM AND THEY DESIGNED IT, AND THEN WE ACTUALLY HAVE A FABRICATION SITE HERE AS WELL. AND THEY CUT ALL THE PIECES OUT OF PLASTIC AND WE ASSEMBLED IT AND THEN PUT THE DETAIL, THE FINE DETAILS ON IT. THE FOUNDATION HAS THE RESOURCES TO MAKE ALL THE KIDS COSTUME DREAMS COME TRUE WITH A WATER JET CUTTER. THEY BUILT A BLUEY COSTUME, A SURPRISE FOR SARAH. RAMBO NESS NORTH NEWTON PAUL I KNOW, LOOK AT THAT. SOLOMON CHARACTER. IT FITS HER WHEELCHAIR AND IT’S HER FAVORITE SHOW. SARAH’S MOTHER, KATIE, SAYS SHE COULDN’T BE HAPPIER. JUST MIND BLOWING. I DIDN’T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, BUT DIDN’T EXPECT THIS. AND IT’S PRETTY AMAZING. THE COMPANY USUALLY MAKES CONVEYOR BELTS, BUT SAYS IF YOU HAVE THE RESOURCES, THEN WHY NOT MAKE A KID’S DREAMS COME TRUE? REPORTING IN KANSAS CITY, TERISA WHITE KMBC NINE NEWS. ASI SAYS THEY’RE HOPING TO PARTNER WITH
Engineering company creates adaptive Halloween costumes for kids
Updated: 7:47 PM PDT Oct 27, 2024
A Kansas City, Missouri, company is partnering with an area nonprofit to create adaptive Halloween costumes for children with disabilities.Automatic Systems, Inc. and the ASI Foundation, known for their engineering and fabrication capabilities, are using their resources to make inclusive costumes with nonprofit Walkin’ and Rollin’ Costumes.”We partner with different charities across Kansas City every single year,” said Erika Jump with ASI. “Somebody actually brought this charity to our foundation, and we thought it was a great idea.”This year, the group surprised Sarah, a young girl who uses a wheelchair, with a custom Bluey costume.The cartoon dog is her favorite character.Sarah’s mom, Katie Antoniotti, said the work was incredible.”Just mind-blowing,” Antoniotti said. “I didn’t even know what to expect. I didn’t expect this. It’s pretty amazing.”The foundation usually makes conveyor belts, but officials said if you have the resources, why not make a kid’s dream come true?ASI said they’re hoping to partner with Walkin’ and Rollin’ for this initiative every year.
A Kansas City, Missouri, company is partnering with an area nonprofit to create adaptive Halloween costumes for children with disabilities.
Automatic Systems, Inc. and the ASI Foundation, known for their engineering and fabrication capabilities, are using their resources to make inclusive costumes with nonprofit Walkin’ and Rollin’ Costumes.
“We partner with different charities across Kansas City every single year,” said Erika Jump with ASI. “Somebody actually brought this charity to our foundation, and we thought it was a great idea.”
This year, the group surprised Sarah, a young girl who uses a wheelchair, with a custom Bluey costume.
The cartoon dog is her favorite character.
Sarah’s mom, Katie Antoniotti, said the work was incredible.
“Just mind-blowing,” Antoniotti said. “I didn’t even know what to expect. I didn’t expect this. It’s pretty amazing.”
The foundation usually makes conveyor belts, but officials said if you have the resources, why not make a kid’s dream come true?
ASI said they’re hoping to partner with Walkin’ and Rollin’ for this initiative every year.
Now that it’s October, I’m accepting that it’s officially fall. I’m leaning into pumpkin-flavored baked goods, I put out my decor, and I’m rewatching old Disney favorites like Twitches.
But also, this means I have to stress over what costume I’m gonna wear. I actually despise Halloween for the sheer fact that I have to wear a costume. I’m great at dressing up (in designer) not (in costume).
It’s a weeks’ long debate that inevitably ends with me struggling to find a last-minute Halloween costume. I do not wear what everyone else wears, probably because I’m a Leo, so I want my costume to be a little niche.
In the spirit of being less of a procrastinator and more proactive, I’ve committed to choosing what I want to be for Halloween now. Yes, early October, so I can take my time and find what I really want to wear.
However, this isn’t easy. If you go to TikTok, there’s a 50% chance that someone else at the party will be wearing the same thing as you. So, you kind of have to relinquish that dream and embrace it.
If you’re like me and trying to find a good costume a bit early this year…let’s get through this battle together. Whether you need a group costume, something for you and your significant other, or just a solo moment, it’s easy to pick a celeb and copy their style as a costume.
Let’s take a look at some of the best celebrity-inspired Halloween costumes for 2024!
Travis Kelce
For boys, Travis is an easy option for those with a girlfriend who wants them to dress up. I get how it may feel like you have a gun to your head if you aren’t a Chiefs fan, but this is the easier option compared to others.
To be Trav yourself, you just need a pair of jeans, a jersey or Kelce-related shirt. Literally, that’s it. You know what they say: happy wife, happy life! Bonus points if you grow a mustache in time.
Here are my picks for a Travis Kelce Halloween costume:
Taylor Swift
And for each Travis, there should be a Taylor. For Swift you can go with many different styles — or should I say eras? — depending on your mood. Which is good news for those who hate wearing the same thing as others and bad news for the people who are bad at making decisions.
If you want to go with something matching your Travis, wear a Taylor Swift gameday outfit. But if you want to go with a Classic Taylor, choose one of her tour looks or something fabulous from her music videos.
This is my favorite Taylor Swift Halloween costume:
Sabrina Carpenter
I’m warning you now: this will be a popular costume this year. Sabrina’s one of the breakout popstars of the year, and as she’s currently still on her Short n’ Sweet Tour, her star is only growing.
To achieve the best Sabrina Carpenter look, all you need are short skirts and corsets…and no costume would be complete without sky-high platform heels.
Capture that me espresso with this Sabrina Carpenter:
Barry Keoghan
And you can’t have a Sabrina without her Barry! Saltburnstar Keoghan — alongside heartthrob Jacob Elordi — stole hearts in Emerald Fennel’s film…but his relationship with Sabrina has been all we can talk about lately!
The Irishman is known for wearing his signature tracksuits, while also being a bit of a fashion icon himself. If you don’t want to go too crazy this Halloween, I’d stick to a track jacket.
Another easy look is Barry in the Please, Please, Please video. You can achieve this look with these items:
Rihanna
Rihanna is iconic. She’s had many memorable fashion moments, including that famous flaming red hair. If you’re in the mood to wear a wig, Rihanna is a terrific option. Plus, it’s a solid way to manifest her next album (I hope).
If you’re pregnant, her Super Bowl halftime performance outfit is a great pick! Even better, if it’s how you’re announcing it! But, if you want to be the Fenty founder for Halloween, here are some easy picks:
A$AP Rocky
You had to have known this was coming. A$AP is Rihanna’s longtime boo and again, another male fashion icon. The duo serve major looks, which shouldn’t surprise you. But that means your A$AP Rocky costume consists of dressing really nice.
Or, controversially, you could be A$AP Rocky in Lana Del Rey’s “National Anthem” music video. If you think that’s the more fun option, here is how you can steal the look:
Charli XCX
BRAT Summer to BRAT Fall. While Charli baby rages on tour with Troye Sivan, you can channel your inner BRAT queen this Halloween. Charli’s look is a little similar to Sabrina’s, but also a little less girly, and a little more grunge.
So grab a pleated miniskirt and crop a white tee. The Charli XCX look is actually an extremely comfortable Halloween costume that can be recycled on a later date…because I hate buying a costume and never touching it again.
Here are some BRAT outfits for your BRAT Halloween:
Hailey Bieber
Would it be a celeb-inspired Halloween costume list without queen Hailey herself? New mom Hailey is such a fashion icon and our ultimate influencer. Without Hailey, we probably wouldn’t give a hoot about Kosas Concealer and we definitely wouldn’t have rhode skin.
She has a bunch of stylish outfits you can replicate — and for far less money than Hailey paid. But this is a super simple Hailey Bieber costume:
Justin Bieber
And to round out the list, we have The Biebs himself. You knew it was coming. And we’ve seen many phases of Justin Bieber, so picking a costume should be a breeze.
Male or female, Justin Bieber is a popular Halloween costume. I’ve seen girls dress up as “Baby” era Bieber and boys dress up as current Justin. Either way, he’s a terrific celebrity to dress up as— especially if you have a Hailey joining you this All Hallows Eve.
If you want to make a costume for a movie, theater, or any other event, keep in mind that this is not an easy task.
The first step is to make a plan. And how to make a good one? Well, just focus on the main theme or a specific role of the actor that will wear your costume.
Also, we’ve found some expert tips, and you can check them in the following sections.
Papier-Mâché
This one represents a great way to boost your creativity. It is a technique where you can make all sorts of objects out of paper. A perfect example is when your kid has a school play. You can use it to make a mask or some accessories.
In fact, it is all what you need to get started if you just started practicing making costumes, masks, and other items common in movies and similar settings. Just get some glue and old newspapers, and you are good to go.
Try to be Authentic
If you are a beginner, it’s unlikely that you will manage to create a costume that is fully realistic for a certain historical period, or specific details related to the character. It would require a lot of time and proper resources.
On the other side, you could make it more authentic by learning some details.
For instance, if the character is from the Victorian era, you can add some details like tight corsets, common fabrics used during that period, and more.
Visualize Your Ideas
A simple explanation for this one is to just be creative. Experiment and play around with different techniques and styles until you figure out the one that will be appropriate for the character.
You can make a sketch, and then create a list of things you will need for such a costume. This will also help you be realistic. For instance, you might have planned on making a costume that would require something that simply isn’t available, or it is too expensive.
Play around with drawing. In most cases, you won’t be able to make a perfect one with the first attempt. It is a process where you will alter the initial sketch multiple times before you achieve the right model.
Choose the Right Fabric
We already mentioned the Victorian Era. Well, you can use the same approach for any character. Just check out what makes them unique. If you want to create a Japanese Kimono, that doesn’t mean that you will have to order one from Japan.
There are techniques you can apply to fabric to make them look old. The most popular is to stain it with tea.
Another important detail related to fabric is to always select the one that is strong enough to withstand various changes like attachments and sewing.
Sewing and Construction
These skills require experience. If you never used a needle before, you should play around with old cloth and other materials until you learn the basics.
And then you can try making your first costume.
The best solution is to have a doll of the same size as the actor so that you can ensure the right dimensions. Also, the doll will serve as a base where you can easily attach many other elements.
Accessories
This is one of the most important parts when making a costume. Additional details will make the character more realistic and unique.
So, before the start, focus on the role of the person that will wear it. That will make it easier to consider the additional materials. For example, a medieval knight will need a suit of armor, or at least something close to that.
Also, it’s all about those small details you can apply, such as a specific amount of buttons, their size, jewelry, and more.
Besides that, don’t forget to maintain the flexibility of the costume. The point is to make it comfortable enough to not represent an issue for the actor to go through his role while wearing it.
Prosthetics
The real transformation into the character can be achieved with the right prosthetics. But this is also an advanced process that requires skills and experience.
So, you will have to create the proper size that fits perfectly to the wearer.
The common techniques combined are adhesives and makeup that can make the costume blend in in just the right way.
Don’t forget about durability. You don’t want the costume to fall off or break during the show.
Be sure to make it on time so that the actor can wear it while preparing for the main event.
The goal is to collect all the tools required to make a costume.
The proper layout also depends on the type of costume you are making.
For example, you might have to start with the prosthetics, or to plan the accessories first.
Just don’t rush. Follow a clear plan, and focus on creating a suit that perfectly resembles the character and is strong enough to maintain in one piece during the whole time.
Use Advanced Technology
First of all, we will mention the design programs you can use on PC to draw, plan the materials, or even test which combination would be the best.
3D modeling is now easily accessible, and there are even AI-powered solutions where reaching a perfect design was never easier.
Another, even more useful option is the 3D printing. It can help you get even more creative and don’t worry so much when you cannot find certain materials or accessories. You can simply make an authentic copy of it on a 3D printer. And don’t worry if you are just a beginner, there are many businesses that are offering printing on demand.
The Bottom Line
As you can see, there are many skills and tools required to make a costume. But still, creativity remains a core for this.
Besides that, practice is the only way to improve your skills. There are numerous techniques you can use to make accessories, fabrics, and other parts of the costume.
So, just start with a clear plan, and you will figure it out by using all these techniques.
ACK! Halloween is here and you still don’t have a costume (or maybe your child doesn’t). Don’t fret – we have some great suggestions for shopping for last-minute Halloween costumes.
Make a hybrid costume. Found only odds and ends left at the store? Why not be a zombie witch, a haunted fairy, a rabid cat, or some kind of alternative character that can be created from different costumes?
Social media is everywhere, so why not make it your costume? Just print out the logo of your favourite social media website (i.e., Facebook, Pinterest, etc.) and wear the colours in the logo. Attach the logo to your shirt and voila! #tooeasy
Twin-sies! You and your spouse, and even your little ones, can all don the same outfit.
Balloons are a great item to use to make a myriad of costumes. Attach a bunch of purple or green balloons to your body (you’re grapes), use rainbow-coloured balloons (you’re a gumball machine!), or put a box around your body to act as a basket and use helium balloons floating overhead (you’re a hot-air balloon!).
Use some face paint. A little bit of face paint can go a long way, from creating a Cheshire cat grin to a scarecrow face to something a bit more ambitious, like a skeleton or zombie. You can find lots of options at the dollar store.
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You would think a guy as well-dressed as Spider-Man might quit while he’s ahead, but no: If there’s one thing we know about the web-spinner, it’s that he loves nothing more than changing costumes as frequently and fabulously as a Super Bowl halftime show. Some of the game’s suits are original, some harken back to Spider-Man’s history in comics and other media, and all of them range from cool, to iconic, to downright quizzical.
In the interest of our educated readership, Polygon is providing you with this reference guide to the many outfits of Spider-Man 2, along with handy background on the stories and moments that inspired them.
[Ed. note: This post contains spoilers for all suits in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. If you’re the kind of player who wants to be surprised by the costumes and abilities you’ll encounter, consider yourself warned. If you want to know how to get them in the game, read our guide to unlocking all the suits in Spider-Man 2.]
The Amazing Fashions of Peter Parker
Advanced Suit and Advanced Suit 2.0
Five years after the debut of Insomniac’s first Spider-Man game, the default Spider-Man costume (a higher-tech, armor-textured variation on the classic comic book design) has become an institution in itself. For their sequel, Insomniac has upgraded the look and technology of the costume ever so slightly, giving it a brighter, slimmer, and more streamlined appearance.
Amazing and Amazing 2 Suit
Both of these costumes are adapted from the suits Andrew Garfield wore in the two Amazing Spider-Man movies. While the first is a fairly dramatic departure from the standard Spidey style that leans heavily into texturing and rubbery realism, its later replacement hews much closer to the look and feel of Peter’s usual threads.
Anti-Ock Suit
A rerun from the previous game, the Anti-Ock suit is specially designed (and aptly named) to combat Doctor Octopus, whose tentacles Peter realizes can be controlled by the neural interface he himself designed. In other words, you can shut down his arms, and slap the Doc silly.
Anti-Venom Suit
Designed by artist John Romita, Jr. and created by writer Dan Slott for Marvel Comics in 2008, Anti-Venom is what happens when an alien symbiote receives the touch of Mr. Negative, turning its colors in reverse, and giving it appropriately toxic effects against other symbiote enemies. In the original comics, it was OG Venom Eddie Brock who took on the new identity; here, it’s Peter himself who receives the dubious gift.
Arachknight Suit
A mashup of Spider-Man and the slightly-unhinged-multiple-identity-hero Moon Knight, the Arachknight was a goofy product of the 2018 Infinity Warp comic event, which imagined a variety of offbeat alternate universes that played Madlibs with Marvel characters. The design and ethos, by Spider-artist Humberto Ramos, has been ported over to the game this time around.
Black and Gold Suit
First appearing in the game Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, this variation on the Stark suit is a bulkier, clunker, and more fully equipped tech suit for Peter.
Classic Black Suit/Black Suit
Designed by artist Mike Zeck way back in 1984’s Secret Wars comic book event, this look has become a staple for the Spider-Man mythos, being the distinctive look of the alien symbiote that becomes Peter’s erstwhile replacement outfit. In Spider-Man 2, what begins as (apparently) a simple suit of black threads gradually takes on more powerful and alarming implications depending on the jerkiness of Peter’s behavior, which activates his latent symbiote tendencies.
Classic Suit
An icon. A legend. A Steve Ditko original. Accept no substitutes.
Homemade Suit
Also appearing in the previous Insomniac game, this sweatshirt-based ensemble is modeled on the initial costume worn by Tom Holland in the MCU’s Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming. As the name implies, it’s a thrown-together dry run Peter creates before he gets access to his real-deal Spider-Man outfit.
Hybrid Suit
Image: Insomniac Games/Sony Entertainment
Another MCU-inspired design, this one hails from 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Built using nanites from Doc Ock’s tentacles, it’s among the higher-tech variations of the various Peter costumes.
Into the Spider-Verse Noir Suit
Image: Insomniac Games/Sony Entertainment
Based initially on Marco Djurdjevic’s design for the comics, this is the suit of the alternate-reality Spider-Man who lives in a shadowed world of dingy streets, femmes fatale, and mysteries within mysteries. The particular design seen here is the sleeker, hatted variation used in 2018’s Into the Spider-Verse animated film.
Iron Spider Suit/Iron Spider Armor Suit
Designed by artist and Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada for the 2007 Civil War comic series, the Iron Spider was Peter’s very first Stark-designed and weaponized tech suit, which he wore before running afoul of Stark and his cronies in the aforementioned series. The costume has since been seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and various cartoon adaptations, before appearing in both of the Insomniac games as an unlockable suit.
Kumo Suit
The Japanese word for “spider,” this suit has an appropriately ninja-esque vibe, and is original to this Insomniac sequel.
Last Hunt Suit
Here we have Peter cosplaying as his nemesis Kraven the Hunter, whose Steve Ditko-designed suit is refashioned into gold-plated, leather-pants-ed, and fur-stole-ed fabulousness. Sadly, laser nipples are not included.
Life Story Suit
The 2019 comic series Spider-Man: Life Story imagined the career of Spider-Man as if it were told in real-time, with Peter aging and progressing through the decades since his debut in 1962. This suit, one of several appearing in that mini, was designed especially for space-themed adventures, which explains the astronaut headgear.
New Blue Suit
It’s new. It’s blue. It’s got a spider emblem in a tiny little circle on the chest. What more does anyone need?
New Red and Blue Suit
Obviously modeled closely on the classic design, this variation sports a shinier and more textured look, and has a spider-emblem reminiscent of the MCU design worn in the earlier Tom Holland films.
Saving Lives Suit
With its purple highlights and angular eyes, this suit has a look reminiscent of the John Romita-designed Prowler costume, which first made its debut in the comics way back in 1969.
Scarlet III Suit
A comic-inspired costume, this was actually the second Scarlet Spider outfit worn by spider-clone Ben Reilly. Its debut in 2017 proved so unpopular with fans that it was rapidly phased out and replaced with…
Scarlet Spider Suit
…this bad boy. A homespun outfit fashioned out of a hoodie, this extremely ’90s bit of comic ridiculousness was likely, in turn, the inspiration for the MCU’s Homemade Suit, discussed above.
Secret Wars: Civil War Suit
The 2015 Secret Wars comic event saw the villain Dr. Doom create a reality called Battleworld, where various permutations of the Marvel Universe existed side by side, most of them a riff on a past storyline. One such warzone saw the Marvel heroes in a perpetual state of Tony Stark-fueled destruction, and this Leinil Francis Yu-designed Spider-Man suit saw its debut there.
Spider-Man 2099 Suit
Here we have the suit of Miguel O’Hara, the surly Spider-Man of the year 2099, who first appeared in 1993’s Spider-Man 2099 in a costume designed by Rick Leonardi. The costume’s distinctive arm spikes and retractable spider-claws reflect the kind of edgy attitude for which O’Hara himself was known.
Spider-Punk Suit
This comic-inspired suit was the work of artist Olivier Coipel, who designed the British punk rock Spider-Man for 2015’s Spider-Verse event. A variation of the look recently appeared in animated form in this year’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film.
Stealth Suit
This black, be-shadowed stalking outfit is actually inspired by the original, trench-coat-free version of the Spider-Man: Noir costume from the comics. It appeared previously as a free suit in Insomniac’s first Spider-Man game, and makes a return to the gamerverse here.
Superior Suit
Image: Insomniac Games/Sony Entertainment
The distinctive, black-highlighted outfit of Otto Octavius, worn first during the period in the comics when he forcibly inhabited the body of the seemingly dead Peter Parker. Among other features, Otto equipped his costume with his characteristic metal tentacles, not depicted here.
Upgraded Suit/Upgraded Classic Suit
These costumes are adapted from those worn by Tom Holland in the MCU’s Spider-Man films. The classic blue version appeared as the hero’s Stark-designed outfit in 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming, while the black variation replaced it beginning with Spider-Man: Far From Home two years later.
Webbed Suit/Webbed Black Suit
These are the costumes worn by Toby Maguire in the Sam Raimi-directed film trilogy that launched Spidey’s big-screen career in 2002. A more realistically textured version of the standard suit, with raised, metallic web lines instead of sewn-in fabric, it comes in both standard and symbiote varieties.
The Ultimate Looks of Miles Morales
Upgraded Suit
Hewing very close to the classic design, this is Miles’ default costume for most of Spider-Man 2. It makes its debut in video games or anywhere else for the first time here.
10th Anniversary Suit
In 2021, a decade after Miles Morales debuted in the comics, Marvel commissioned artist Chase Conley to design a new suit for the character. Distinctive for its turtlenecked sweatshirt, dangling drawstring cords, and neon pink highlights, it didn’t last long before giving way to Miles’ older and more classic look.
Into the Spider-Verse Suit/Across the Spider-Verse Suit
Modeled closely on his comic book design, these versions of Miles’ suit were worn in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie, and its 2023 sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse movie. Unlike its comic counterpart, it’s a more streamlined outfit that removes the red web lines, and replaces the stylized spider-emblem with a graffiti-inspired circular design.
Advanced Tech Suit
Inspired by the design of Peter’s Iron Spider suit, but with the armored fabric of the Anti-Ock Suit, this is Miles’ version of the high-tech battle outfits Peter sometimes sports. It previously appeared in the original Marvel’s Spider-Man game.
Agent of SHIELD Suit
In 2014, following the events of the Cataclysm crossover, the comic book Miles Morales enlisted as an agent of super-spy agency SHIELD (Strategic Homeland Acronym Invention Agency, true believer!). Wearing a version of their blue military-esque uniforms but with a Spider-Man flavor to hide his secret ID, this is a variation on the costume Miles briefly trotted out.
Best There Is Suit
Sometimes Spider-Man likes to take himself seriously. Other times, he likes to cosplay as Wolverine in a zipper hoodie and Doc Martens. This is an instance of the latter.
Bodega Cat Suit
The breakout character of 2020’s Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales was, of course, Bodega Cat, whose legacy remains now and forever untarnished. This suit, unlocked after completing the Cat’s Pyjamas story campaign in that game, returns for an encore appearance here.
Boricua Suit
This Puerto Rican flag-inspired costume appears in honor of Miles’ identity as a proud Nuyorican.
Brooklyn 2099 Suit
Resembling both the Miguel O’Hara 2099 suit, and the Miles Morales variation seen in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, this version features baggy pants and narrower red eyes, which are (as we all know) the hallmarks of NYC’s greatest borough in the far-off ‘90s of this century.
City Sounds Suit
This fedora-topped, sweatered outfit resembles the hottest looks of the 1920s Jazz Age. It’s Miles Morales for the Louis Armstrong set.
Classic Suit
Designed by artist Sara Pichelli in 2011, Miles’ default costume evokes the classic Peter Park look without replicating it entirely, replacing its blue highlights with red-on-black webbing. In the decade since then, it’s become as much a classic as the Ditko original that inspired it.
Crimson Cowl Suit
An homage to the comics villain the Crimson Cowl, who appeared in the Thunderbolts series with a Scarlet-Witch-esque designed by artist Mark Bagley, the look also pays homage to the hooded Scarlet Spider design (also by Bagley) mentioned above. It previously appeared in the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales game in 2020.
Dark Ages Suit
Marvel Comics’ 2021 Dark Ages crossover imagined one of those dystopian futures of which comic creators are always so fond, in which all the heroes’ hopes and dreams have gone sour, and only the most tough and brutal remain standing. Miles’ costume for that series, designed by artist Iban Coello, is a symbiote-covered bit of leathery madness.
Evolved Suit
With its visible hair, sweet sneakers, and bright blue highlights, this new look is surprisingly appealing for both superhero action and default casual wear.
Family Business Suit
Another armored suit strongly reminiscent of the Iron Spider design, whose influence continues to make itself felt throughout the Insomniac universe.
Forever Suit
This new costume designed for Spider-Man 2 has a Wakanda-inflected design, complete with panther ears and a pointed nose. Cats and spiders living together? Now I’ve seen everything.
Great Responsibility Suit
Given as a gift to Miles by Peter Parker to acknowledge the younger hero’s risk-taking and courage to save innocent lives, this suit previously appeared in the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales game, where its Parker-resembling look preceded the classic Miles costume.
Homemade Suit
As with Peter’s sweatshirt-based equivalent, this was Miles’ very first costume from his video game debut, fashioned at home a the outset of his superhero career.
Into the Spider-Verse Spider-Boy Suit
Miles’s first costume in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie was a cobbled-up concoction made from a store-bought Spider-Man outfit, sneakers, and a towel cape. A fine Halloween idea if I ever saw one.
King in Black Suit
Continuing from 2018’s comic book Absolute Carnage event, the King in Black crossover revolves around an invasion of Earth led by Knull, the titular King in Black, and dark god of the symbiotes. The symbiote suit worn by Miles for that series was the spiky horror-show with its distinctive forehead spiral, seen here.
Life Story Suit
As with the Peter Parker version seen above, this is a space-fitted astronaut suit modeled for the game from the Spider-Man: Life Story series, in Miles Morales colors this time around.
Miles Morales 2020 Suit
Returning from the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales game, this update of the classic Miles suit is, apparently, fit for a kid of the current decade. Because what says the 2020s if not large Walkman headphones and rolled-up jacket sleeves?
Miles Morales 2099
Another variation on the surprisingly influential Spider-Man 2099 design, this one uses Miguel O’Hara’s emblem on a hooded black bodysuit for a futuristic but youthful feel.
Most Dangerous Game Suit
Miles’ own variation on Kraven the Hunter’s absurd but glorious style is the thing to wear when you’re seeking the only prey worth stalking: Spider-Man.
Programmable Matter Suit
Returning from the previous Miles Morales game, this glowing, armor-paneled design is strongly inspired by the various Iron Man suits, whose Stark tech led to many of the Spider-Man costumes on display here.
Purple Reign Suit
A prince pun! But also inspired by the purple color scheme of the Prowler, of course, who gifted it to Miles in the previous Spider-Man: Miles Morales game. It comes with both claw-tipped fingers and a utility belt, making it a versatile costume for the cat burglar in all of us.
Shadow-Spider Suit
Designed by comic artist Sean Izaakse for the Champions series in 2018, this was the costume of an alternate-reality Miles Morales, whose dark path to avenge the death of Peter Parker follows a very different course from the Miles we know. It makes its video game debut in Spider-Man 2.
Smoke and Mirrors Suit
It’s Miles by way of the villain Mysterio – specifically the version of that nemesis who appeared, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, in the Spider-Man: Far From Home film. It’s green, purple, and has a glass headpiece so you can pull off all the magic tricks your heart might desire.
Sportswear Suit
Miles’ very first suit in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, it features not only a hoodie, but a hoodie and a puffy jacket. Perfect for those Brooklyn winters.
STRIKE Suit
Sometimes your mission calls for a popped collar and oversized gauntlets, and nothing else will do. The STRIKE Suit provides.
The End Suit
Adapted from the 2020 comic Miles Morales: The End, this suit (designed by Damion Scott) was worn by an aged and battered Miles Morales as he made a last stand for humankind in the Brooklyn of the future. While the hooded sweatshirt evokes his youthful past, black camo pants speak to the worst of all possible things to come.
TRACK Suit
What’s white, black, red, and absolutely stylish? This newly debuted look for Miles Morales, baby.
There are few creative mediums that pair as well as fashion and film. The right costumes help advance the story’s plot, while motion captures clothing’s most dramatic displays. This symbiotic relationship has produced some of the most iconic, seared-in-our-brain images over time — and 2022 had a few strong contenders to be added to that list.
From the flamboyant dresses on “Bridgerton” and the glittery and trend-setting looks from “Euphoria” to the alternate-dimension-defining clothes of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the powerful, emotional costumes of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” film and television provided us tons of with rich, memorable fashion this year that we know we’ll be revisiting.
The holidays are the perfect time to plunge into shows you missed, catch up on the awards season contenders and indulge in some sartorial escapism. Discover Fashionista’s favorite fashionable TV series and movies from 2022 below.
“Euphoria” season 2
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Costume designer: Heidi Bivens Watch it for: the Y2K-inspired looks, cropped baby tees and bold, glittery makeup. Where to watch:HBO
“Only Murders in the Building” season 2
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Costume designer:Dana Covarrubias Watch it for: Selena Gomez in early-aughts ensembles, designer jackets, vests and various statement coats. Where to watch:Hulu, Disney+
“Bridgerton” season 2
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Costume designer:Sophie Canale Watch it for: regency costumes (think corsets, empire waists, bows and brocades) with a modern, sexy twist. Where to watch:Netflix
Costume designer:Kirston Mann Watch it for: the vibrant prints, maxi dresses and beaded accessories that support and celebrate Native designers. Where to watch:Peacock
Costume designer:Lyn Paolo Watch it for: New York sartorial opulence, featuring fake heiress Anna Delvey’s selection of Birkin bags, Oscar de La Renta jewels and Valentino capes. Where to watch: Netflix
Costume designer: Muriel Parra Watch it for: eclectic attires that are a mix of cool, handmade and weirdly fused nerd-punk energy. Where to watch:HBO Max
“Do Revenge”
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Costume designer:Alana Morshead Watch it for: an all-star cast decked out in nostalgic ’90s-tinged fashion, inspired by iconic teen movies and series like “Jawbreaker,” “Clueless” and “Gossip Girl.” Where to watch:Netflix
Costume designer:Colleen Atwood Watch it for: a fresh take on iconic character Wednesday Addam’s gothcore aesthetic with Tik-Tok influenced styling. Where to watch: Netflix
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
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Costume designer:Ruth E. Carter Watch it for: traditional African fashion reimagined in a modernistic way, including Ghanaian-inspired tailoring, florid textiles and contemporary tribal dresses. Where to watch: in theaters, coming soon to Disney+
“The White Lotus ” season 2
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Costume designer:Alex Bovaird Watch it for: the chaotic sartorial choices of upper-class vacationers: Tanya’s Monica Vitti-inspired looks, Ethan’s fintech bro uniform, Valentina’s power suits and Portia’s mismatched Gen-Z wardrobe. Where to watch: HBO
“Bones and All”
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Costume designer:Giulia Piersanti Watch it for: a pair of teenage cannibals donning ’80s vintage, dirtbag fashion. Where to watch: in theaters, available to rent or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu
“Emily in Paris” season 3
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Costume designer:Marylin Fitoussi Watch it for: fantastical off-the-runway pieces, Sylvie’s French minimalism and Emily’s Parisian style evolution. Bonus: ripped-from-the-fashion-headlines plots. Where to watch:Netflix
“Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery”
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Costume designer: Jenny Eagen Watch it for: Benoit Blanc in cheeky Mediterranean outfits, red-carpet-worthy gowns and playful resort wear. Where to watch:Netflix
“Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris”
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Costume designer: Jenny Beavan Watch it for: fantastical French haute couture inspired by mid-century Dior archives. Where to watch: available to stream, rent or purchase on Peacock, Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV, Vudu, Youtube, Redbox
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Five-year-old Easton Oetting is a big fan of the Edmonton Oilers. Easton also needs a wheelchair to help him get around.
With the help of a handy father, Easton had the perfect costume for Halloween.
For this year, Easton went as the Edmonton Oilers’ Zamboni machine. A Zamboni is an ice resurfacing machine used between periods at hockey games.
His costume grabbed the attention of the NHL, which called it the “costume of the year.” It also got the attention of Oilers star Evander Kane, who said, “That’s awesome, absolutely love this.”
Easton has a condition known as duplication syndrome, which affects a person’s motor skills starting at birth.
It’s going to be a big year for Halloween, despite millions of Americans feeling under financial pressure due to inflation.
Total spending is expected to hit $10.6 billion, an increase of 5% or $500 million on last year, the National Retail Federation estimates. That’s up $2 billion or 20% on the $8.8 billion Halloween expenditure in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spending on costumes expect to reach $3.6 billion this year, the NRF survey finds, the highest since 2017. Adult costume spending could reach $1.7 billion this year, $200 million more than last year.
More than half (57%) of Americans said that inflation did impact their Halloween spending, according to a separate LendingTree Halloween spending survey. In fact, nearly a quarter of this group said they were buying less candy.
Inflation was 8.2% in September compared to last year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. It was among the highest level in the past four decades.
Candy and chewing gum rose 13.1% year-on-year in September, the highest increase on record, the BLS said. To put that in context: Candy and chewing gum increased 13% from December 1997 to December 2006.
“Candy and chewing gum rose 13.1% year-on-year in September, the highest increase on record.”
A Home Depot spokesperson confirmed the initial sellout of the skeleton in summer, and said the company has been releasing more of these items periodically since then.
Supply-chain disruptions could also complicate the competition. During Hershey’s HSY, +0.57% second-quarter earnings call in July, Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck said the candy manufacturer had to prioritize the everyday candy packaging over the Halloween ones. She said that decision was “critical to enable us to increase advertising and merchandising levels.”
In an email to MarketWatch, however, a Hershey’s spokesperson said this decision was not a sign of shortage, adding that the brand had produced more candies for the season than they had in previous years, as Halloween demand remains high.
“Like every season over the past few years, sell-through at retail remains high with people purchasing candy, décor and other seasonal items earlier and more often. As a result, seasonally packaged candy may be more limited on the shelf as we get to the final week of the season. Fortunately, the same great brands in snack sizes are available to help fill trick-or-treat bags and buckets,” she said.
“On average, Americans plan to spend between $100 and $169 on Halloween candy, décor, cards and costumes.”
On average, Americans plan to spend $100 on average for Halloween candy, décor, cards and costumes, the National Retail Federation said. LendingTree estimates that households will spend $169 this year, with six-figure salary earners and parents with young children planning to spend the most — $340 and $309 respectively.
More than a third of the consumers surveyed admit they plan to spend more than they can afford this year. Generation Z — those aged 18 to 24 — and parents with younger children are the most likely to admit to overspending.
“With the worst of the pandemic further in the rearview mirror, people are excited to get back to spending on the things they love most —, particularly the things they maybe couldn’t fully enjoy over the last few years,” LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz said.
The most common reason for overspending: 44% of respondents said they spent more than they had expected, while 34% said they were making their children happy.
The NRF concluded that 40% of people are shopping at discount stores this Halloween, 36% at specialty Halloween costume stores, and 31% online. Another 11% said they will shop at thrift stores and resale shops.
“Social media is playing an increasingly important role in consumer behavior, and Halloween is no different,” Phil Rist, executive vice-president of strategy atProsper Insights & Analytics, said. “Younger consumers, particularly those under the age of 25, will look to platforms like Instagram and TikTok for costume inspiration this year.”