‘Girls5Eva’ Is Serving ‘Big Pussy Energy’ With Its Costumes
If any three words in the English language could be guaranteed to inspire and intimidate any costume designer, “Met Gala fabulous” sounds like a safe bet. But when confronted with that phrase in the script for Girls5Eva Season 2, costume designer Matthew Hemesath more than rose to the challenge.
Fans who have already devoured the first three episodes of the season, which premiered this week, have already seen the gold-leafed music video those words described. But the story behind the wild scene, and specifically the execution of one outfit, crystallizes the commitment to absurdity that makes Girls5Eva such a joy to watch.
In episode 3, the Girls reunite with rapper Lil Stinker for a music video coated in enough gold to make even Cleopatra raise an eyebrow. (Picture something between Roman Empire grandeur and King Midas’ estate sale.) The costumes are a blinding array of beaded and sequined gowns, which the costume department embellished with various spikes, chains, and other accoutrements. Paula Pell’s Gloria wears a custom jumpsuit, and multiple women sport custom headdresses.