Get Ready to see Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children hitting theatres on Friday September 30th. This film does not disappoint bringing the story of Ransom Riggs to life. When first reading this book over the summer I was mesmerized by the characters and their “Peculiar” abilities. Little did I know that a few months later I would be seeing a preview of the film and then have the opportunity to meet the Author, Costume designer and several members of the cast.
Stay Peculiar is the theme of not only the accepting our differences but taking pride in them that resonated most with the filmmakers. It’s a two-word mission statement that it’s cool – and even necessary- to be different. What makes the young Peculiars different is also what makes them able, strong and special.
Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film. She is a three time Academy Award winner has worked with Tim Burton on several other films including their first collaboration on Edward Scissorhands. Much has changed since the first time working together while Tim Burton continues to push the envelope on design and inspiration. Colleen knows what he is looking for, there is no drama – they keep it real and the outcome is always a success.
She is able to capture the essence of the each character – Though the book gives images of what the characters are supposed to look like they each have taken on their own persona with help from the actors. Only the twins have stayed very similar to the photos that are depicted.
Eva Green portrays Miss Peregrine, who oversees a magical place that is threatened by powerful enemies. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.
For Miss Peregrine’s costume- Colleen didn’t want it to just be a traditional black skirt ensemble. It is a combination of navy blue and wool crepe. Though Eva Green does transform into a bird in the film, as she is an ymbrine she didn’t want the outfit to be too bird like. Their are pointed sleeves to the costume and an iridescence to the feather look on the box pleat on the sleeve. It is very subtle and the detail is amazing as it is with each outfit that has been put together.
When coming up with Ella Purnell’s Costume for her character Emma a lot of time and detail went into the iron clad boots- to keep her from floating away. Though the boots were not extremely heavy they wanted to have enough weight to keep the actor in check with how she has to walk and move as if they were anchors for her. Colleen came up with the idea of using ski boot bindings to allow easy access on and off for the footwear allowing quick on and off releases during scenes. With a simple release Emma was able to float away but with the help of Jake she was never too far away. You will also notice the are like essence her dress has just like a cloud so soft and yet moves so easily.
Though the film covers 2 time periods 2016 and the 1940’s the style has a common feature of being more classic and paying homage to Jake’s grandfather with his 40’s inspired shirts with a modern twist. This time loop only requires about one costume for many of the characters. They are repeating the same day over and over so each each outfit must be unique and stand alone to give the character substance. 
I enjoyed hearing from Colleen about working with children as they are honest with opinions regarding fits of clothes. Many adult actors will make it work- however children get fidgety if something doesn’t fit correctly or their shoes are bothering them. Shoes for the youngest members of the cast where a little bit of a nuance and were worked on for each of them to get the perfect fit so everyone would be as comfortable as possible. In this day and age many kids are accustomed to wearing sneakers for the most part and not a traditional dress shoe.
Olive played by Lauren McCrostie is a free spirit – with fire at her finger tips. She wears long play gloves at all times unless necessary otherwise she will ignite everything that she touches. The shine and texture to the gloves make them even more elegant looking than you would think. They are made of a very fine black patent leather. 
From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.
The residents of MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN ready themselves for an epic battle against powerful and dark forces. Left to right: Enoch (Finlay Macmillan), Emma (Ella Purnell), Jake (Asa Butterfield), Hugh (Milo Parker), Bronwyn (Pixie Davies), the twins (Thomas and Joseph Odwell), Claire (Raffiella Chapman), Fiona (Georgia Pemberton), Horace (Hayden Keeler-Stone), Olive (Lauren McCrostie), and Millard (Cameron King). Photo Credit: Jay Maidment.
MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – in theaters September 30
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I was able to attend a preview of the film. All thoughts an opinions are my own.
I didn’t realize it was a battle against light and dark forces
I like the story where Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. This sounds like a very good mystery with a lot of different characters in Miss Peregrine’s Home.
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I read that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer.
I am really excited to see this movie with the kids. My son is 9 and has read the entire series. He is anxious to see how different it is since the characters of Olive and Emma are switched in this version
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film. She is a three time Academy Award winner and has worked with Tim Burton on several other films
Thank you for telling more about not the movie itself, but about people behind. I love all the information about how and why the costumes were chosen/created etc
I learned that the costume designs were intricate and well thought-out.
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film. I learned that she is a three time Academy Award winner
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I like that there is so much detail in the costumes. I am sure my kids would like this.
I loved learning about Colleen Atwood and seeing her drawings for the costume design.
I learned that I would love the 40’s inspired fashions showcased here in your post and in the film.
I learned Tim Burton directed.
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I just ordered the book and am so excited to read it!
I learned that this movie covers two time periods, 2016 and the 1940’s.
I learned that the “peculiar” children each have special abilities to help fight off evil forces.
Wow I had no clue this was the thinkign behind this. Very cool to learn.
I read about the costume design for the film.
I learned about the costume design. Such a detailed process!
I find costume design so fascinating! A true art form! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I learned that Eva Green’s character turns into a bird in the film.
I thought it was interesting that a lot of thought was put into Emma’s iron clad boots so she couldn’t fly away.
I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this film OR the book. I think I might need to grab a copy the next time I’m at the bookstore. They both sound wonderful!
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for this movie and a 3 time academy award winner.
I learned that this is Tim Burton movie!
I learned that Tim Burton directed this. Thank you. My kids and I really would love to see this.
I learned that this movie is being released today, Sept 30, in theaters.
I didn’t know the book covers two time periods! That’s pretty neat!
I learned Colleen Atwood is a three time Academy Award winner.
I can’t wait to see this. We love Tim Burton movies and this looks like a very interesting one.
I love how detailed the costumes are.
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
This movie looks like it is going to be really good. I love Tim Burton so I know this is going to be a hit.
One thing that I learned from this post that I found interesting was that costume designer Colleen Atwood used ski boot bindings to make the footwear easier to get on and off!
This movie will win an award!
I think of it as almost magical.
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So interesting to see the details and thought process for the characters and their look. This movie looks awesome!
I learned Tim Burton is the director.
I learned that this movie had the same costume designer as Edward Scissorhands.
I learned that many costumes will be from the “40’s era. I want to see them.
I learned that the gloves on Olive are necessary so she doesn’t catch fire to everything. This sounds like such a good movie to go see!
I learned that the movie is based on a novel and that the children will be fighting against evil.
I learned: Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film and is a three time Academy Award winner . She worked with Tim Burton on several other films including Edward Scissorhands.
Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I can’t wait to see this film. It looks right up my alley. I love learning about what happens behind the scenes.
I learned about the actors.
My daughter and her two friends are going to see this tonight, she’s very excited!
I’ve heard such good things about this book. It makes sense that Tim Burton would be the director.
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I’ve read all the books and am looking forward to seeing the movie.
Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. She has won three Academy Awards for costume design.
I learned that Colleen Atwood worked closely with the children in the film to make their wardrobes as comfortable as possible.
i just bought the books and wont watch the movie until im finished reading them
I learned that the film covers two time periods – I did not get that from the trailer so it makes the movie even more interesting to me. I can’t wait to see it.
I love the costume designs for this movie.
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I love the detail in the costumes. It makes it seem even more magical. Colleen Atwood is a talented designer
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer.
I loved learning about the subtle hints of a bird design in Miss Peregrine’s costume.
I read the book and the drawings of the costumes look jsut the way I imagine them!
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I love hat you shared about the costumes of the characters and their details. I am guilty of never having read the book so I must read this book before going to see the movie.
I really love the costume photos + details. I am so excited for this movie because I love “weird” movies & Tim Burton’s movie style.
I learned how to spell ymbrine, a new word for me!
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I learned Jake must figure out who is real, who he can trust and is ihe real.
What I learned by reading this post was that this is based on a book. I also learned that Olive has fire at her fingertips and that sounds super interesting. I so can’t wait to see this movie sounds like one I will love.
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film and I cannot wait to see this movie!
Gosh Colleen Atwood is amazing. As a fan of the book, I was already looking forward to this movie but now I;m super excited to see the costumes in action.
I learned that Olive wears beautiful leather gloves because otherwise everything she touches she lights on fire.
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I learned that the the film covers 2 time periods 2016 and 1940’s!
I learned that the film covers 2 time periods. I love that one of them is the 40s but that is my fav
The costume designer worked on cool films like Edward Scissor Hands
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film
I did not know that Olive ignite everything she touches. I’ve heard a little about the book and movie but not much. Thank you!
Well not too much in this post but mainly costume design which wasn’t mirrored from the book except for the twins. The designer decided to mirror the characters instead of going with the books general description. But the book does go from the future to the past
It’s neat to see how much time and effort goes into creating the costumes.
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I really enjoyed Edward Scissorhands. This seems like a great mystery I would love to enjoy.
I actually learned something about the plot! I have it on audiobook, but the only time I have to listen is when I’m lying in bed at night and I keep falling asleep. I still haven’t made it through the third chapter.
I learned that Tim Burton directed this movie. I love Tim Burton’s films. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
I learned that Eva Green is an ymbrine in the film. I didn’t know she transformed into a bird. I can’t wait to see this film.
I learned that the residents of this home have unusual abilities. Looking forward to seeing what those are.
that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer, those costumes are amazing!
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That they live in a 24 hour loop to protect them from their enemies.
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I learned that part of the movie is set in the 1940’s. I really enjoy when one movie covers different time periods.
I love that this new movie celebrates not just accepting our differences between people, but taking pride in them. Our country would be well-served to embrace this philosophy.
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I loved the book and can’t wait to see the movie
The peculiar children battle against evil forces. The movie is based on a book.
They are getting ready to fight the power of darkness.
I learned that the costume designs were intricate and take long time to make.
Until reading this, I had no idea that there was a book too, I had only heard about the movie.
I found it very interesting that children are approached differently than adults in the costume fitting process. Kind of refreshing to know that they speak up – honestly & frankly about how the costumes fit & feel.
I learned this about the book; From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
I didn’t realize how much work went into costume designing. The movie looks great.
I liked learning about the thought going into the various character’s costumes and the differences between working with children and adults as far as fit goes.
I learned how much went in to the costume design.
The storyline of this movie seems very interesting. I also really love the intricate detailing of the costumes- so interesting! I would love to take my sisters to see this with me!
I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film. I learned that she is a three time Academy Award winner
I found that the time era is one I am interested in.
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I’m really excited to read this book & watch the movie. My daughter is going to love it!
I learned that the characters are repeating the same day over and over.
I learned about the shoes that needed to be heavy enough to keep her down but easy to take off in the scenes. Very cool!
I can’t wait to see this movie. I learned that Olive played by Lauren McCrostie is a free spirit – with fire at her finger tips. She wears long play gloves at all times unless necessary otherwise she will ignite everything that she touches.
I learned that the story covers two time periods, and that costuming was difficult for the little ones.
Colleen Atwood is the costume designer
I learned that this movie promotes the idea of being unique is a great thing.
I learned it is a war between the light and dark forces. This seems like it will be good and scary creepy.
My grandson and I have plans on having a nana day including this movie.
I learned tha Eva Green stars in it!
Who wouldn’t love to see a Tim Burton directed movie? I would definitely like to read the book first though.
It is a battle of light and dark. I am interested to read it.
I Learned That Miss Pregrines Is A Tim Burton Film.
ALL THE WORK THAT WENT INTO THE COSTUMES IS AMAZING.
I learned that three time Academy Award winner Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I learned about the cast and the director Tim Burton.
I learned that Emma’s iron clad boots use ski boot binding for easy on and off during her scenes.
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I learned that Colleen Atwood is the costume designer for the film.
I learned that Colleen Atwood is a three time Academy Award winner has worked with Tim Burton on several other films including their first collaboration on Edward Scissorhands.
I learned that the Miss Peregrine’s Costume Designer, Colleen Atwood, is a three time Academy Award winner! Very cool!
I learned that all of the characters have peculiarities to which I am excited to read about or watch the movie. I am a bit peculiar myself so this will be an adventure.
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Eva Green’s character turns into a bird.
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I learned that it’s directed by Tim Burton.
Directed by Tim Burton, the film is based on the book “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, the debut novel by American author Ransom Riggs.
I learned that Olive will probably be my favorite character. To ignite everything she touches is a little awesome!
I learned that Colleen Atwood, who is a three time Academy Award winner is the costume designer for this film.
I enjoy this informative post. The drawings of the costumes are beautiful. I would love to own a few of those costumes!
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