Dressing up as Hannibal Lecter for Halloween can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit intimidating. After all, this infamous serial killer has a very distinct look that is instantly recognizable. But fear not, with just a few simple steps, you can create a Hannibal Lecter costume that is both accurate and easy to put together. Like a sumptuous feast for the sartorially-savvy gentleman, the fit of Hannibal’s clothes are exact and the materials chosen as fine as they come. Known amongst phans as "the Wishing dress," Christine's Act II costume worn during her soaring moment of self-empowerment in"Wishing YouWere SomehowHere Again" is notably the only time we see Christine wear clothing of her own. In every other scene, she's either in a costume for the opera, a costume for the Masquerade ball...or, at the end,a wedding dress the Phantom forces her to wear.This is the one glimpse we get at Christine's personal taste and style, a modest blue dress adorned with an elegant floral pattern and a velvet floral collar. Her dress was exceedingly fashionable for its time, reminiscent of the blue dress in the1875 painting by Jules David titled, "Two Women in Day Dresses." However, it is Hannibal Lecter's intellect that sets him apart from other horror movie villains. He is considered a criminal mastermind, with expertise in forensic knowledge that allows him to evade authorities. He is also a genius on par with Stephen Hawking, with the ability to understand virtually any subject he wants. Lecter's intellect and his unsettling control over his emotions and body values make him a chilling and captivating character to watch. That was so important in the show. Also very, I guess, ahead of his time, again. And this very deep love between Hannibal and Hugh Dancy’s character, Will Graham, is a deep love as well. So yes, representation is definitely a part of the show in many ways.

Maria Björnson's sketches for the Phantom's suit. A display of the Phantom's suit at the Showstoppers costume exhibit. Hannibal as the Aquamaniac is first shown in the pilot, " Mexican Slayride: Part 1", and is shown again in the third season episode "Breakout!". Caroline Dhavernas: That’s a huge question. Well, working with Bryan [Fuller] is always such a treat. I had the pleasure of meeting him when we did Wonderfalls together, when I was about 25 years old, so a while ago. And just having the opportunity to work with him again, and for him to trust me for a completely different character, was really a beautiful moment in my career.

Dressing like Hannibal Lecter, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen, requires a keen sense of style and attention to detail. Below is a list of dos and don'ts to help guide you in emulating his iconic look. Dos: Unfortunately, that’s true, and one could argue that’s why NBC decided to cancel it. Unfortunately, television shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Housewives of (name a county) and reality shows documenting the lives of unusual families tend to be favored by the masses. A true culinarian, Lecter befriends those around him by preparing chef-d’œuvres to tantalize and delight his dinner guests. Of course, one can only imagine what the meal is made of. A2: The bold patterns and colors are reflective of Hannibal's complex personality and psychological state. They also symbolize his audacity and his refined yet unconventional taste. Hannibal's rank is inconsistent in the series. For the first four seasons, when referred to, the distinction of Lieutenant Colonel is made. When he's on trial in the episode "Firing Line" in season 5, however, he is a full colonel. He also wears the insignia of Lieutenant Colonel (a silver oak leaf) in the first season episode "A Nice Place to Visit", rather than the eagle insignia used for full Colonels, which he does wear in "Trial by Fire" and "Firing Line".

She used to be very… She had principles, and she was very soft and open, but strong at the same time. But yeah, she definitely shifted wildly. Which was a bit of a challenge for me to keep her as Alana, but still… But it was fun because you rarely get to do a 180 like that with a character. Hannibal's medals are shown in the season 1 episode "A Nice Place To Visit" and the season 5 episodes, "Trial by Fire" and "Firing Line".Dhavernas: Bryan has always been very open about hearing what his actors have to say during the writing process. When we received a draft, if there was something we didn’t understand or something that we thought could be, I don’t know, built slightly differently to make sense to us, he always heard it and made his best effort to make it more real for us. Display impeccable manners: Hannibal is often shown as a connoisseur of fine arts and cuisine, so make sure to display impeccable manners and etiquette. Hold doors open for others, use your utensils correctly, and speak respectfully to everyone you interact with. Don't appear disheveled. Hannibal is always impeccably groomed, and this is an integral part of his style. Like the television show Suits, Hannibal is filmed in Toronto, Canada. Christopher Hargadon is the costume designer responsible for the show and under the guidance of the show’s creator, Bryan Fuller, he crafts Hannibal’s wardrobe for each episode based on the psychology of the episode. Step 2: Don the Mask: The Hannibal Lecter mask is perhaps the most iconic part of the costume. It's the mask he wore while in custody, and it has become a symbol of the character. You can find Hannibal Lecter masks online or at a costume store. If you're feeling crafty, you can even make your own mask using a plain white mask and some paint.