Zoolander
is back for a sequel and the entire fashion industry is excited - which was
palpable from the moment the film's two main characters, played by actors Ben
Stiller and Owen Wilson, hit the catwalk during the recent Valentino show
during Paris Fashion Week. This bold move has set the tone for what is to come,
and according to the film's costume designer, Leesa Evans, many other luxurious
labels are keen to lend a hand creating the wardrobe for the film. She
commented that many different designers want to get involved: "We’ve had a
lot of great collaborations, so yes, we probably have more fashion in this
film, because people have been really interested to get involved. We have great
designers on every level, whether it’s Saint Laurent, Kenzo or Opening
Ceremony, they’re all excited to be involved."
Leesa
adds that the entire point of the film is to simply have fun and remember that
not everything has to be serious, even in the fashion industry. She believes
it's healthy to laugh and says that the film will also celebrate the beauty of
fashion and the amazing work designers put into pieces: "The movie is a
comedy and fashion is a character in the film. That’s what was so brilliant
about the first movie, they played with the fashion. It’s different this time,
because we are celebrating couture and runway looks maybe a little bit more,
because there is so much about fashion that is so beautiful and so much that is
so provocative. It’s also healthy to have a bit of a laugh at ourselves."
