Halloween rolls around before you know it, and you’re caught in the perennial dilemma: What do I wear? For the most hallowed time of the year, take inspiration from some of the most iconic Halloween movie characters for sure-fire combinations.
Cruella de Vil
With a name combining ‘cruel’ and ‘devil’, Cruella de Vil might have been known as one of Disney’s most evil villans originally, but Emma Stone’s Cruella (2021) has rewritten her reputation as a fashion darling instead. For the trend-setter, a Marni polka dot-print down jacket gives the Cruella fur coat a 21st century refresh while the Manolo Blahnik pumps are a timeless pick.
- Marni Polka Dot-print Down Jacket ; HK$10,879
- The Row Simon Leather Gloves ; HK$14,600
- Skims Soft Lounge Halter-neck Stretch-woven Maxi Dress ; HK$770
- Manolo Blahnik Ajarafa 105 Leather-trimmed Suede Pumps ; HK$8,245
- Dior Dioriviera Dior Tribales ; HK$3,900
- Mac Cosmetics Macximal Matte Lipstick ; HK$200
- Giorgio Armani Eye Tint ; HK$285
Elphaba
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in "Wicked" (2024)
Photo: IMDb
Elphaba’s “sick of accepting limits”, so we say take a fashion risk. Replace the long-sleeve button up dress for Sandy Liang’s puff sleeve midi dress and the glasses for Giorgio Armani’s oval frames — now she’s truly changed for good.
- Simone RochaBlack Puff Sleeves Midi Dress ; HK$11,100
- Giorgio Armani Oval-frame Glasses ; HK$5,400
- Alaïa 115 Suede Platform Ankle Boots ; HK$14,260
- The Row Penelope Velvet Beanie ; HK$10,000
- Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick 3.5g ; HK$365
Maleficent
The commanding fairy famously portrayed by Angelina Jolie a decade ago is perhaps best defined by her signature red lip. The bold shade stands out against her all-black attire of which the faux fur trimmed coat is integral. We suggest the Dolce&Gabbana rendition for the ultimate statement.
- Rick Owens Prong cutout coated denim gown ; HK$7,610
- Dolce&Gabbana Faux Fur Trimmed Wool And Cashmere Coat ; HK$42,000
- Jimmy Choo Agathe 85 leather knee-high boots ; HK$13,200
- Yohji Yamamoto Silver Feather Ring ; HK$5,028
- Dior Transfer-proof Ultra Pigmented Matte Lipstick ; HK$370
- Natasha Denona Mini Xenon Eyeshadow Palette ; HK$220
Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" (1993)
Photo: IMDb
For this rag doll, a patchwork dress is the perfect fit. Pair it with ankle boots and striped socks to match Sally’s The Nightmare Before Christmas ensemble and don’t forget to layer on the mascara until they’re long and defined — Benefit’s They’re Real! Mascara will do just the trick.
- jnby by JNBY Polo-collar Patchwork Dress ; HK$1,368
- Khaite Leather Ankle Boots ; HK$15,800
- WellBeing + BeingWell Striped Tube Grip Sock ; HK$201.9
- Guerlain 16h Comfort Lightweight Luminous Matte Lipstick ; HK$370
- Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara ; HK$265
Morticia
Catherine Zeta-Jones CBE as Morticia Addams in "Wednesday" (2022)
Photo: IMDb
Morticia Addams has seen many iterations since its debut in The Addams Family comics in 1938. This Morticia wears an Alex Perry satin gown with Dolce&Gabbana platforms, complementing her black outfit with a black manicure and dark red lips — we’d like to think she’s the most stylish of them all.
- Alex Perry Brooks Satin Gown ; HK$15,120
- NARS Audacious Lipstick ; HK$280
- Dolce&Gabbana Keira Logo-embellished Patent-leather Platform Sandals ; HK$8,900
- Dior Dior Vernis ; HK$240
- Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau De Parfum ; HK$1,835
The Joker
Dancing and skipping down a staircase, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker (2019) is best remembered in his red suit set. For an elevated version, match Madga Butrym’s bold red blazer with Valentino’s high-rise flared pants, and Vince’s mustard yellow vest for a pop of colour.
- Magda Butrym Wool-blend Blazer ; HK$13,395
- Valentino Crêpe Couture High-rise Flared Pants ; HK$10,570
- Vince Tailor Vest ; HK$1,350
- Zimmermann Pavilion Silk-twill Shirt ; HK$4,615
- Church’s Burwood WG leather brogues ; HK$9,465
Beetlejuice
Michael Keaton in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2024)
Photo: IMDb
Beetlejuice returns to theatres in the 2024 horror-comedy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Instead of thick black stripes, we’ve opted for a more subtle pinstripe set that gives Beetlejuice’s ensemble a more refined feel.
- Max Mara Pinstripe linen and cotton blazer ; HK$8,390
- Max Mara Giuliva Pinstripe Canvas Wide-leg Pants In White ; HK$4,190
- Prada Jacquard crepe de chine tie ; HK$2,550
- Valentino Garavanti Rockstud Embellished Glossed-leather Ankle Boots
- Ralph Lauren Collection Capri voile shirt ; HK$7,800
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