November is officially here, and that means time to celebrate a very special day. No, it’s not Thanksgiving, but the release of the movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
It’s been over a year since the book version by Suzanne Collins came out, and fans have been patiently waiting for this prequel in The Hunger Games series. If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, you have until Nov. 20 to read all her books or at least watch the other movies.
With the recent announcement that Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are returning to play Katniss and Peeta, and with Joseph Zada and McKenna Grace as the leads, this movie is sure to be amazing. There’s so much to cover but not enough time, so I’m going to focus on the creative looks the actors have worn on their promo tour and give you some insight into where their inspiration came from!
Mckenna Grace’s Red Carpet Looks
McKenna Grace has been everywhere in Hollywood, with new movies coming out almost every month. In each new film, her outfits never disappoint, but for Sunrise on the Reaping, she’s officially outdone herself. Her stylist, Molly Dickson, is known for her “method dressing,” and you can see how it comes to life with Grace’s looks.
Kicking off the tour, Grace wowed us all with her stunning white dress, which was modeled after Katniss’s wedding dress from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The attention to detail was impeccable, including a custom-made silver piece to match Katniss.
One of her more recent looks was this dazzling Almée Couture dress at the London Premiere. It looked almost like a Van Gogh painting with 3D flowers depicting the beautiful landscape portrayed in Haymitch’s games, which we’ve seen glimpses of in the trailer.
She really became the girl on fire with her dress in Berlin. Using inspiration from Katniss’s chariot scene in the second movie, the gown is decorated with flames, and even her hair matches the original look.
Joseph Zada’s Stylish Fits
Joseph Zada is making his way to the stage with more roles, like in the TV series We Were Liars and, of course, playing the lead Haymitch Abernathy in this film. With the help of artist Jason Bolden and inspiration from Paul Newman and Timothée Chalamet, Zada has been iconic on this tour.
His first look in Sydney was an all-black jumpsuit representing tribute uniforms straight from the games. He paired it with a slicked-back hairdo to match Haymitch’s cocky character in this book.
The next outfit was a bit more subtle, which was a suit from the Gucci Spring 2027 collection. This was a nice complement to his co-stars with their more theatrical looks, yet he still had a statement piece with a matching Gucci Horsebit belt and sunglasses.
Zada really stepped up with his most thematic look yet, styling a Burberry suit covered in florals. Similar to Grace, this look nods to the deadly, beautiful arena we’ll see the characters experience in the movie.
Whitney Peak’s Stunning Style
Whitney Peak has been in numerous films like Thrash and Eye for an Eye, and is playing Lenore Dove, Haymitch’s love interest in this movie. She’s been working with her stylist, Kara Welch, and using Chanel pieces to look extraordinary on the carpet.
One of her first looks was a contrasting piece of a black bodice with multiple colors spreading through. This Chanel Haute Couture gown demonstrates the different sides of Panem with the colorful Capitol and the grim reality of the districts. It also has a nod to her character’s relationship to the Covey, with layers of different fabrics pieced together.
She really dressed to impress with her next outfit at the Berlin premiere. It seemed to be a matching look with Zada’s, showing their characters’ relationship. By stepping into the floral look with a beautiful black dress with an array of different flowers going down, you could see the tie-in to the movie and her character.
In New York, she took a step back from the extravagant looks and wore a blazer with jeans. Even if it’s simpler, she still looked effortless, and it shows more of the district side of the games by keeping it very basic with muted colors.
There are so many others like Elle Fanning who are really embracing the Hunger Games looks and their symbolism in the movies. I would definitely volunteer as tribute to be viewing their press tour in person. Nevertheless, to try and add some Hunger Games flair when I see the movie, I’m going to model my outfit after Woody Harrison’s look in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
I can’t wait to see this film when it comes out, and I hope with this article, you’ll add it to your watchlist, too!
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