Dakota Johnson’s ‘Persuasion’ Regency-Era Costumes Were Inspired by Some Unlikely Style Stars

Our wait for Dakota Johnson’s cheeky new Jane Austen adaptation, Persuasion is finally over. The movie is officially streaming on Netflix and before you gear up for a movie night this weekend, we’re taking a look at the Regency-era costumes and some fun facts behind the film’s best looks. Costume designer Marianne Agertoft dressed the classic characters in styles expected of the time period: empire waist silhouettes, puff sleeves, and bonnets embellished with opulent plumage. But she also put a contemporary and subversive twist on wardrobes, and has cited the influence of unexpected style stars from Audrey Hepburn, to rock… Read Full Article