Oz the Great and Powerful

Gary Jones

This unusual arrangement was instigated by director Sam Raimi, keen to create a cohesive fantasy world. Jones’ costumes are, like most fantasy genre designs, a mix of period and architectural influences – roughly late Victorian/early 20th century and Art Deco (Eastern and Asian influence). They are not avant-garde; say in the inimitable style of late, great costume designer Eiko Ishioka, but more restrained overall.
Glenda has three changes during the film, though her costumes are all quite different, becoming less feminine and more ‘armour like’ as she reaches her confrontation with the other witches. The outfit on display at Selfridges is the last she wears in the film, her ‘celebration dress’, so any battle elements are discarded in favour of soft, poufy shapes.

Evanora's only costume for Oz, apart from a black dress seen during the finale when she also wears leggings beneath her skirt – presumably so she can fly above the camera while retaining her modesty. Finishing on the hips, this long and light crepe silk skirt has an uneven hem rising toward the left knee. It is covered by swirls of light green thread holding tiny transparent discs, cubes, and Swarovski Crystals.
The bodice is even more attractive as it follows a 1930s evening gown style with gentle V that is offset slightly to the left. Crystals and similar appliqué condense near the bust, which is lined in black lace popping into view above a cluster of heavy white beading. The collar is made entirely of emerald green feathers. Black feathers sprout from each shoulder giving off a militaristic air. She also has an emerald pendant.




Theodora/The Wicked Witch
"Theodora’s Givenchy throwback."

They had to test her dress to see if she could run in it. She could but they decided it didn't need as many layers or such a wide circumference.










Glinda's first dress. Although pink is used for tulle underskirts in her final ensemble, Glinda does not hark back to the more fragile characterisation of The Wizard of Oz (1939). Indeed at one point her bodice is intended to resemble armour.

Theodora's riding outfit, with a twist on the classic Victorian costume. Here she is active, romantic and just a little bit tomboyish.