<div>As readers may remember, <em>The Beekeeper </em>has been <a href="https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-beekeeper-review">one of my favorite movies of the year thus far</a>. One thing in particular I loved about it was the costume design: It’s an underappreciated artform, conveying character through clothing, and the costuming in this film perfectly conveyed a range of characters, from “taciturn hero” to “crazed killer” to “crypto douchebag.” <br>
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Which is why I’m very excited to have Kelli Jones, the film’s costume designer, on this week to talk about <em>The Beekeeper </em>and her work elsewhere. From previous collaborations with director David Ayer on movies like <em>Bright</em> to the long-running FX biker gang show <em>The Sons of Anarchy </em>to Oscar-nominated biopics like <em>Straight Outta Compton</em> and <em>Nyad</em>, Jones’s work is a striking example of the importance of clothing in bringing a cinematic world to life. <br>
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And I have a favor to ask you. The next time you’re watching a movie, think about the silent—but very visible—work that costume design is doing. Look at the suits, soak in the dresses, think about how fabrics can convey period with a simple glance. </div>