“WandaVIsion,” the first original series from Marvel’s Avengers series is now streaming on Disney Plus. The show is described as a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) – two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives – begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The series was written by Jac Schaeffer and directed by Matt Shakman.
With the show diving into the world of television sitcoms across 4 decades, fashion sort of becomes another character in the show. Costume designer Mayes C. Rubeo ensured the cast wardrobe enhanced the
authenticity of each episode. “It is rare to find a story that arcs through so many decades, without the characters aging,” she says. “Jac [Schaeffer]’s concept of the story, and the brilliant way that Matt directed each episode made the work so exciting.”
Rubeo says she has favorite costumes from every episode. “The suit Vision wears and the wedding dress we made for Wanda for the opening titles were my favorite creation from that episode,” she says. “They were both made from scratch, and Paul loved the suit and tie so much he was sad it couldn’t be used for the whole episode. Wanda’s
dress was a beautiful homage to Audrey Hepburn.”
Check out this featurette from Marvel about the fashion below and well as some looks below.
As the series segued from black and white to color, Rubeo collaborated with the director of photography and production designer to ensure they achieved the perfect overall
look. She describes the first three episodes as “particularly stunning,” including a
psychedelic 1970s print dress for Wanda in the third episode.
“I think part of the wonder of this show is the strong and fast change between eras and
broadcasting styles,” says Rubeo. “The sets, hair, make-up and costumes, as well as
the photography, set the scene beautifully.”
