While very different from the classic jester's uniform she typically sports in the comics, Harley Quinn's new red and blue design for Suicide Squad was well-liked by many fans. Some new concept art has now made its way online, showing some of the alternate designs for Harley in the film.
Entertainment Weekly caught up with costume designer Kate Hawley, who said that Harley’s costumes were inspired by looking at Instagram accounts of Mexican drug cartels and the attire that rock and roll icons like Debbie Harry, Courtney Love, and Patti Smith wore. This is similar to the Joker, who was also qoted to be inspired by Instagram drug lords.
Despite being the Joker's lackey, Hawley said that Harley’s sex appeal came from her own sense of style, and that she didn’t dress sexy to impress the Joker. “She’s a girl’s hero,” Hawley said. “It was understanding how do we make her feel sexy by owning it as opposed to what a man thinks is sexy.”
While both pieces keep the red and blue design, they also play with Harley's makeup, showing a far more "punk" inspired look reminiscient of the rock icons mentioned above. What do you think of these looks? Sound off below!
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