Costume designer Alex Bovaird's work on The White Lotus has become essential for understanding character dynamics and storytelling through fashion. The article explores her journey from traveling in Asia to working in Hollywood, detailing her creative process and the significance of costumes, especially through the character Tanya McQuoid. With the new season set in Thailand, Bovaird's design choices continue to enhance character development and resonate with viewers, solidifying her role in portraying the psychological aspects of resort wear. She emphasizes that clothing reveals personal stories and suggests packing appropriately for luxury vacations instead of comfortable wear.
A traveller's suitcase tells their story long before they get where they're going - just ask Jennifer Coolidge's Tanya McQuoid, whose lavender-and-orange monkey print arrival ensemble became as memorable as her final, fateful plunge.
From Tanya's scene-stealing kaftans to the starched staff uniforms, Bovaird's costumes aren’t just clothes - they're spoilers with sleeves.
As the show trades Sicily's sun-soaked melodrama for Thailand's spiritual awakening, I caught up with the Emmy-nominated designer to discuss how she crafts the show's distinctive look.
I moved to the United States at 21, developing a passion for cinema while working various fashion jobs, which led to a transformative apprenticeship in costume design.
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