David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' & 'Lost Highway' Makeup: Iconic Looks & Transformations
David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' (1986) is renowned for its striking visuals, including the iconic make-up of Isabella Rossellini's character, Dorothy Vallens. The film's make-up designer, Jeff Goodwin, created a memorable look using products from Lancôme and La Femme Cosmetics, with Lynch himself approving the result.
Goodwin's process involved mixing various shades of lipstick and eyeshadow to achieve the exact tones for Rossellini's character. Notably, the color blue, a recurring theme in the film, was prominent on Dorothy's eyelids and in her clothing. Goodwin based this make-up on another Lynch character from his debut feature, 'Eraserhead'.
In another Lynch film, 'Lost Highway' (1997), Patricia Arquette played dual roles, demonstrating Lynch's recurring tropes of brunette-blonde dynamics and doppelgangers. Make-up artist Debbie Zoller, using products from Mac and Stila, created 'blonde Patricia's' frosty metallic look. Lynch's films often use make-up and wigs as tools for characters to slip into new identities.
Lynch's films, such as 'Blue Velvet' and 'Lost Highway', showcase the power of make-up and prosthetics in creating memorable characters and enhancing the surreal atmosphere. Goodwin's work on 'Blue Velvet' and Zoller's on 'Lost Highway' are prime examples of this, contributing to Lynch's unique cinematic universe.
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