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These 6 amazing female icon costumes are a must-see for Halloween

October 15, 2018
6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Morning, Cakies! We’re kicking off this lovely mid-October week with the most creative, conceptual bridal fashion editorial that is not only super perfect for Halloween, it’s inspired by an amazing assortment of female icons past and present that stylist Natasha of Ornamental Hermit and Alice Xue Photography worked into 6 genius costumes. So if you’ve been on the hunt for female icon costumes that are totally unique, empowering, and incredibly surprising, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s begin with this modern interpretation of the Catholic bride, as inspired by The Virgin Mary, Met Ball fashion, and Bernini sculptures.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see Wild North Flowers nailed their interpretation with the floral design.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

On the inspiration behind the shoot: With its chaotic marriage of high fashion and bridal, this shoot injects the concept of a “dream wedding” with its own cheeky, off-kilter twist. By taking a new spin on some old favorites, we invite brides to see what could be possible. Encapsulating archetypes evocative of famous fashion moments, these six looks walk the fine line between cartoonish exaggeration and unvarnished loveliness. 

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Next up, we’ve got the “Birds of Paradise” bride, inspired by characteristics of a few different female icons, from Iris Apfel to Jerry Hall to Anna Cleveland.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Feathery lashes, check.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

And did we mention each concept came complete with its own interpretation of the wedding cake? As all bridal Halloween costumes should! Props to Cakes Cove on these genius cake designs.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Their Marie Antoinette bride came complete with a healthy dose of inspiration from Rihanna’s cover on CR Fashion Book.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Pretty enamored with Marie’s beauty look, actually. Jessica of Toronto Beauty Group was behind the costume makeup and Blake Arsenault created the wigs for each unique ensemble.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Every good costume roundup includes a little Twiggy, doesn’t it? The team’s interpretation of a New Wave bride included influences from Twiggy, Anna Karina, and Jane Birkin.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

To fast forward a bit, we’ve got the Shotgun bride, pulling her look from everyone from Britney Spears to Lana del Rey to Courtney Stodden and even Barbie herself. Fishnets are a must!

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

From the nonchalant brattiness of a shot-gun wedding, to the verdant, unfussy charm of 60’s new wave, or a modern Marie Antoinette’s sybaritic playfulness, these looks distinguish themselves from your typical bridal look with their reliance on idiosyncratic touches, whether it is using a vintage polka-dotted raincoat as a wedding cape, 18th century underwear as outwear, or a healthy dash of early 2000s bad taste.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

Their gothic bride was inspired by Siouxsie Sioux and other alt-rock icons.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see 6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see Christina Daeun Paik designed the set with the help of pieces from Plate Occasions and Style Garage in Toronto.

6 amazing female icon costumes for Halloween that you have to see

INSANE, right? Be sure to follow the talents below for more from this creative crew. And, tell us your fave female icon costumes!

Photographer + Producer: Alice Xue Photography / Stylist & Creative Director: Natasha of Ornamental Hermit / Planner: June Suh Weddings / Florist: Wild North Flowers / Wigs: Hair by Blake Arsenault / Makeup: Jessica of Toronto Beauty Group / Desserts: Cakes Cove / Jewelry: Bread & Circus / Set Design: Christina Daeun Paik / Tabletop: Plate Occasions / Rentals (Trillium Stools by Gus Modern): Style Garage in Toronto