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Costume
2021-2022 (made)
Artist/Maker
Zuber, Catherine (designer)
Place of origin
London (made)
New York (made)
New York (designed)

The stage musical Moulin Rouge! has won multiple awards, including the Tony Award for Best New Musical in 2021 and the Olivier Award for Best Costume Design in 2022. The show is adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s Academy Award winning 2001 film. This costume, designed by Catherine Zuber, encapsulates the flamboyancy of the production’s design, taking inspiration from turn-of -the-century artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec. It is worn by the lead character Satine, who descends into the auditorium on a trapeze to sing the medley 'Sparkling Diamonds' before a quick change into another costume underneath.

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watch Costume design: Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Satine's Sparkling Diamond costume Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a spectacle of romance and cabaret, set in the heart of Paris' bohemian scene during the Belle Époque era (1880 – 1914).

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Entertainment & Leisure
Object type
Costume
Parts
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Materials and techniques
CORSET - Costume made by Robbie Manning at Parsons Mears Ltd. Corset is made of: 100% Cotton Coutil in Black 100% Rayon Velvet in Black 100% Polyester Satin binding in Black 100% Nylon Net beaded with Prong Set PRECIOSA crystals Trim is 19mm crystal rhinestones set in black plastic by PRECIOSA FEATHER TAILS - Feathers stitched and twisted into Boas by Dersh Feather NYC 24-ply dyed black ostrich feather boas from South Africa (sourced ethically) with custom silver and black ombre lurex design. GLOVES - Gloves made by Wing and Weft Gloves 100% Stretch Lycra Velvet in Black Custom Rhinestone heat-set transfers in ombre design with crystals by PRECIOSA. TOP HAT - Top Hat made by Sean Barrett 100% Silk Velvet 100% Rayon Grosgrain Custom Rhinestone ombre design with crystals by PRECIOSA BOOTS - Boots made by Steppin’ Out Sydney Leather A - 100% Cow Shoulder Leather with custom Silver Pearlized effect. Leather B - 100% Lamb Skin with custom Silver embossed Snake pattern Leather C - 100% Lamb Skin in Pewter Metallic 100% Acrylic Resin heel 100% Polyester Pewter Lurex boot laces Rhinestone Details with crystals by PRECIOSA NECKLACE - Diamond Choker Necklace made by Lawrence Vrba 100% Base metal plated in bright silver with crystal accents
Cotton (Textile)
Velvet
Satin
Net
Rhinestone
Ostrich Feather
Lycra
Rayon
Leather
Acrylic Resin
Metal
Brief description
Costume designed by Catherine Zuber for Satine in the stage musical Moulin Rouge!, 2021
Physical description
Black velvet burlesque costume decorated with PRECIOSA crystals and feathers, featuring a quick-change corset, additional long feathers, elbow-length gloves, small top hat, silver boots and necklace.
Gallery label
(2022)
Re:Imagining Musicals, 15 October 2022 - 4 February 2024

Costume and design for Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
2021
The Broadway musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on the film musical of the same name directed by Baz Luhrmann. It recreates the opulent, sensory and melodramatic atmosphere of the film, adding additional contemporary songs to bring the musical up to date. This costume is worn by Satine, who descends into the theatre on a trapeze to sing the medley ‘Sparkling Diamond’, which includes the songs ‘Diamonds are Forever’ by Shirley Bassey, ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend’ by Marilyn Monroe and ‘Diamonds’ by Rihanna.
Designed by Catherine Zuber
Cotton, velvet, satin, nylon net, rhinestones, PRECIOSA crystals, feathers, rayon gosgrain, leather, acrylic resin and silver-plated metal
Museum nos S.67:1 to 8-2021, NCOL.537-2022, NCOL.394-2022, NCOL.396-2022
Given by Global Creatures
Credit line
Given by Global Creatures
Summary
The stage musical Moulin Rouge! has won multiple awards, including the Tony Award for Best New Musical in 2021 and the Olivier Award for Best Costume Design in 2022. The show is adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s Academy Award winning 2001 film. This costume, designed by Catherine Zuber, encapsulates the flamboyancy of the production’s design, taking inspiration from turn-of -the-century artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec. It is worn by the lead character Satine, who descends into the auditorium on a trapeze to sing the medley 'Sparkling Diamonds' before a quick change into another costume underneath.
Associated objects
    Collection
    Theatre and Performance Collection
    Accession number
    S.67:1 to 8-2022

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    Record createdMay 12, 2022
    Record URL
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