Emma Stone's Poor Things movie costumes on display...

Director Yorgos Lanthimos adapts Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel of the same name for this latest cinematic black comedy fantasy, Poor Things, which stars Emma Stone as 'Bella Baxter', a young Victorian woman resurrected after her suicide with an infantile brain in a fresh and quirky new take on the Frankenstein's Monster tale. To promote the theatrical release of the movie Searchlight Pictures created this pop-up costume and prop exhibit at the ASU FIDM Museum in Downtown Los Angeles from December 1 to December 15, 2023.

Poor Things movie costume exhibit

at ASU FIDM Museum in Los Angeles

I visited the temporary movie exhibit on December 12, 2023, and was delighted to see this eclectic collection of costumes with their fabulous modern takes on late 19th century fashion, their massive sleeves a key component, designed by Holly Waddington and worn by Emma Stone on display.

Poor Things movie billboard

In the film after being brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, 'Dr. Godwin Baxter' (Willem Dafoe), the young woman runs off with a foppish lawyer named 'Duncan Wedderburn' (Mark Ruffalo) on a whirlwind cruise adventure across the continents on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation.

Bella Baxter costumes worn by Emma Stone

in Poor Things

The first costume is Bella's traveling costume from Lisbon I believe (which greeted you at the museum's entrance), whilst she wears this early look gold quilted ensemble whilst living in the house with the scientist and venturing outdoors for the first time.

Bella Baxter costumes worn by Emma Stone

in Poor Things

The almost half-dressed outfit is worn by the childlike Bella as she ventures outside of the scientist's home, whilst the other looks are on her travels with her debauched lawyer friend.

Bella Baxter wedding gown worn by Emma Stone

in Poor Things

Here's also Bella Baxter's wedding gown from the movie (and you thought brides in the eighties liked their voluminous puffy sleeves).

The next two costumes worn by Emma Stone in the film work thematically together. The first is the blue maternity coat look she wears when she commits suicide in her previous life as 'Victoria', whilst the other look is a harder military armour-style copper dress with gold detailing which reflects how she feels married to the domineering and abusive 'General Alfie Blessington' (played by Christopher Abbott).

Victoria costumes worn by Emma Stone

in Poor Things

Fans of films of director of Yorgos Lanthimos can also enjoy a look at these Oscar-nominated costumes from The Favourite designed by Sandy Powell.

Emma Stone fans can also enjoy her movie costumes from Gangster Squad, The Help, Battle of the Sexes, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and La La Land on display.

Stay tuned for more Poor Things costumes on display worn by Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef and Christopher Abbott.

Poor Things movie poster