Batman V Superman: 5 Major Revelations From The Costume Designer

What alterations has he made to Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman's attire?

Costume design is a pivotal role in any film (Scorsese used to say "costume IS character"), but in a superhero movie it takes on a special onus. There's a legacy to preserve, a future to map-out and fans to please, all of which contribute to either a successful new look or a nipple-gate type fiasco. Nobody wants to see more of that. Nobody. Enter Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice costume designer Michael Wilkinson. He's been lining out the challenges inherent to reinvigorating the look of established characters, and spilling a few of the secret reinventions we can expect to see in the movie. When dealing with figures as renowned as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman there are myriad concerns to circumvent, namely that one must preserve the essence of what makes the heroes special, whilst also pushing them in new, dynamic directions. It's an oxymoronic undertaking, but one that Wilkinson's insight indicates he's fit to tackle. So what's changed? How's Wilkinson aiming to shake-up the status-quo in Batman V Superman without actively desecrating it? Let's look at 5 major reveals from Wilkinson's recent analysis of his own work to get a better idea.
 
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