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‘Dune: Part Two’ Costumes Were Inspired by 1950s Paris Runways and Balenciaga


The costume designer for "Dune: Part Two" explains the influences behind the looks in the film.

The seasoned artisan recruited the help of locals in Budapest and jewelry makers in the Middle East to tell a visual story through costume, particularly with the female characters in the film. The sequel builds upon the worlds of Arrakis and Giedi Prime, but also introduces Florence Pugh as Princess Irulean, a Bene Gesserit and the daughter of the Emperor (Christopher Walken). To further Lady Jessica’s (Rebecca Ferguson) costume arc as she travels from the lush planet of Caladan to Arrakis, West was inspired by fabrics worn by the Touareg culture in Morocco.

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