Designer PC Williams shares insights on TV shows 'We Are Lady Parts' and 'Polite Society' in interviews
In the vibrant world of television and film, the costumes designed by PC Williams have been making waves, particularly in the Peabody award-winning series, "We Are Lady Parts," and the kung fu coming-of-age movie, "Polite Society."
Williams' approach to costume design is a captivating blend of traditional fashion elements and contemporary British styles. This unique fusion creates a culturally resonant visual identity for both series, reflecting the characters' diverse backgrounds and aspirations.
While working on "Polite Society," Williams discovered a tailoring district in London called Green Street, which became a valuable resource for designing and embellishing costumes. The movie, a blend of British-Pakistani culture, fighting, and punk-rock, required a wardrobe that would reflect its elaborate and flamboyant celebration of Southeast Asian culture and dress.
In "We Are Lady Parts," each character has a unique wardrobe that reflects their individual and collective cultural identity. Williams' research for the show included studying Southeast Asian culture and her own personal history. The result is a mix of modest and avant-garde fashion that resonates with the characters' diverse British Muslim backgrounds and current urban and youth fashion trends.
Williams' designs are not just visually striking; they also tell stories. For instance, Williams integrates traditional hijabs styled in fresh ways, alongside streetwear and vibrant, youthful pieces that embody contemporary British subculture. This synthesis of styles effectively showcases multicultural Britishness and the layered identities of the characters.
The upcoming season of "We Are Lady Parts" promises more creativity with hijabs, head wraps, and other head coverings. Williams encourages self-expression and the willingness to take risks with traditional fashion. She believes that clothes should be fun and not scary, and that we should pay homage to our ancestors who paved the way for our cultures.
PC Williams' work underscores the importance of collaboration in creating great designs for TV and movies. Her designs for "Polite Society" and "We Are Lady Parts" represent a new guild of women of colour fiercely embracing who they are and what their bodies look like. Through her costumes, Williams encourages young women from diverse backgrounds to experiment with textures and traditional patterns to embrace their cultural heritage.
- PC Williams' designs in "We Are Lady Parts" and "Polite Society" showcase a fusion of fashion-and-beauty elements, blending contemporary British styles with traditional elements, while also reflecting the diverse lifestyles and cultural identities of the characters.
- In the realm of entertainment, PC Williams' upcoming work in "We Are Lady Parts" continues to explore the fashion-and-beauty realm, encouraging self-expression through unique hijabs, head wraps, and other head coverings, while promoting a lifestlye that celebrates and embraces multicultural Britishness.
