The 13th Annual
Art of Motion Picture
Costume Design

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House of Flying Daggers

Emi Wada
Sony Pictures Classics

During the action sequences in the film, the costumes were designed to respond to special effects, including flying harnesses and wind effects. The gauzy fabric and exaggerated sleeves reacted like sails in the wind
to create a "flying ribbon" effect.

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