{"id":1209,"date":"2025-03-31T15:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/?p=466982"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"why-rachel-zeglers-snow-white-dress-looks-different-than-the-classic-1937-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetab.com\/filmshrine\/2025\/03\/31\/why-rachel-zeglers-snow-white-dress-looks-different-than-the-classic-1937-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Rachel Zegler\u2019s Snow White dress looks different than the classic 1937 film"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snow White<\/a> is here and getting attention for all the wrong reasons. While the internet can\u2019t stop talking about Rachel Zegler in the role, another leading lady is stealing the spotlight\u2014her iconic blue and yellow dress. And before you ask, no, it\u2019s not the same as the 1937 animated version.<\/p>\n

Legendary costume designer Sandy Powell, a three-time Oscar winner (casual), was tasked with reimagining the world\u2019s most famous princess look. And she served. The dress still has the classic color scheme, but Powell made some subtle (and not-so-subtle) changes to make it more period-accurate and, well, a little more grown-up.<\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s different?<\/h2>\n

For starters, Snow White\u2019s signature puffed sleeves are still there, but the red accents have been toned down. Powell also ditched the iconic red headband pretty early in the film because, in her words, it\u2019s too childlike. Instead, she wanted Snow to have a more mature, medieval-inspired look, because let\u2019s not forget\u2014this girl is basically fighting for her life the entire movie.<\/p>\n

The entire outfit is made almost entirely of silk, with layers of yellow skirt fabric specifically dyed to get the perfect shade. And in case you were wondering (because of course you were), Rachel Zegler was obsessed with the dress. \u201cShe felt like a princess,\u201d Powell confirmed.<\/p>\n

The Evil Queen has a whole different vibe<\/h2>\n

If you thought Gal Gadot\u2019s Evil Queen was serving lewks, you\u2019d be correct. Powell took inspiration from the 1930s Golden Age of Hollywood (think old-school glamour, bias-cut dresses, and heavy embellishments). The villain\u2019s wardrobe starts in dark greens before transitioning to deep blues, blacks, and purples\u2014because obviously, villains always have the best outfits.<\/p>\n

One dress, a dramatic purple sequined number with a black velvet cloak, took 159 days to make. Gadot, being the absolute queen she is, kept joking that she wanted to wear it on the red carpet. And honestly? She should.<\/p>\n

Powell kept the Snow White costumes rooted in tradition but made them feel fresher, darker, and way more high fashion. So, if you notice a few changes from the animated classic, just know they were very much intentional.<\/p>\n

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