Wizard of Oz Inspiration

As I type this I am watching The Wizard of Oz.  I have always loved this movie but this time watching it I am paying more attention to the costumes.  Some of them are really out there like the Munchkins'!  Did you know that their costumes were made entirely of felt???

(The Munchkins)

I did a little research and found out that the man behind the costumes was named Adrian Adolph Greenberg.  He more commonly was known as Gilbert Adrian and was quoted in most credits as "Gowns by Adrian".

(Adrian)

 He was mainly known for creating beautiful gowns for actresses but he designed all of the costumes for The Wizard of Oz.  "Adrian made 3,210 individual drawings and designed all the costumes for the 1939 movie classic, including Dorothy's blue and white gingham dress, the Tin Man's suit of armor and the Munchkins' flower-adorned Felt ensembles." (Kathryn Ross)  I can't imagine doing that many sketches!  But it definitely paid off!

(Technicolor Fashion)

Know what the crazy thing is?  He never won an Academy Award for any of his work.  Not even from The Wizard of Oz!  

(Fascinating Facts)

My favorite scene has got to be the one with the horse of a different color.  Did you know they used Jello to make the white horse different colors?!  If you pay attention you can see the horse trying to lick itself!

Anyways, I'm going to finish the movie.  Just thought I would share some of my new found knowledge!

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