‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Costume Designer Tells the Stories Behind the Clothes

TheWrap magazine: Jacqueline West breaks down the film’s blankets, military coats, top hats and more

"Killers of the Flower Moon" (Credit: Apple)
"Killers of the Flower Moon" (Credit: Apple)

Without question, costume designer Jacqueline West’s biggest challenge on Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” was making sure that the Osage community felt authentically represented onscreen. So when Chief Standing Bear recommended that West bring on Osage designer Julie O’Keefe as wardrobe consultant, she was grateful.

“Chief Standing Bear was so committed to us getting it right for this project,” the five-time Oscar nominee, whose credits include “Dune” and “The Revenant,” told TheWrap. “And it was really wonderful because I think it gave Marty the confidence that we would accurately portray and get all the nuances of every outfit.

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