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But we encourage you to at least try and gut out (pun definitely intended!

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Are ribs cracking out of place and bones bursting through skin and barrels of blood too much for you?

Such a modus operandimeans wardrobe and styling are essential to the world-building.

As she evolves into her own womanhood and becomes more open and strong, her wardrobe changes.

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All her looks and accessories are coordinated.

Despite his tendency toward maximalism, the director and his costume designer wanted to avoid aimless flamboyance.

She does not differentiate her work clothes.

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Her work uniform is her style.

Its a jarring departure from her simple, utilitarian instructors uniform.

One thing Luca asked was for Madame Blanc to be as regal as Anton Walbrook inThe Red Shoes.

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With the exception of few pieces, almost the entireSuspiriawardrobe was custom-made.

We bought meters and meters of red bondage rope from sex shops.

And you know what else those red dangling strands call to mind?

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This pink kimono is a vintage I chose for its color, says the costume designer.

Its also just fabulous.

I designed the print on her dress, which is inspired by Louise Bourgeois drawings.

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They are scattered womens hip bones made to look like cherry-tree branches.

And you thought you were just looking at a chic black dress with beautiful gold stitching!

As for our remaining featured style icons, Blanc and Susie, their Sabbath looks also tell a story.

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Blanc, meanwhile, has saved her most extravagant look for the most special of witch occasions.

Madame Blancs whole wardrobe is a reinterpretation of a T-shirt-like dress.

Here, I wanted her to have her own interpretation of something ceremonial without going with the obvious capes.

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