From Y2K vintage gems such as the 1991 Thierry Mugler vampire dress to exclusive luxury designer pieces, costume designer Heidi Bivens makes use of the characters' clothes to reveal their state of mind
Following the success of the last season, HBO’s hit series Euphoria has once again made waves. The hit series has garnered the attention of the Gen Z crowd, many of whom relate to its raw portrayal of high school.
Dealing with pertinent issues such as drugs and trauma, the series has attained a cult following since the release of its first season in early 2019 which sparked a wave of makeup trends that replicate the show’s prominent abstract makeup looks.
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This time, the iconic outfits worn by the characters this season have taken the spotlight on social media. According to the costume designer Heidi Bivens, the clothes are not just an outfit inspiration, but also serve as a reflection of each character’s personal development. As the season unravels, the character’s ongoing personal struggles are revealed to the audience through their outfits.
From working with well-known designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier to building the costumes completely from scratch, Bivens has put together some very eye-catching outfits that have once again started a trend for its unique aesthetic.
The ‘Euphoria High School’ outfit trend has amassed over 51 million views on TikTok so far. We take a look at the six most trendy outfits from Euphoria this season.
1. Maddy's New Year Eve Outfit
Kicking off the list, we have Maddy's iconic New Year’s eve party outfit. Bivens described the character’s style this season as “darker, more mature and more vamp” as the character undergoes one of the greatest character developments this season. At the party, Maddy wore a cutout Black Damien Mini Dress from Los Angeles-based brand Akna, black LSD Embellished Satin Sandals by Amina Muaddi X AWGE and finished off the look with a pair of black Damien gloves from Akna too.
