Fashion in films has always been a point of conversation, and The Substance
has taken the conversation it to the next level. Sue, the movie’s charming lead, has left fans spellbound not only with her on-screen presence but also with her with her jaw-dropping wardrobe. Her looks effortlessly blending modern glamour with bold and bright pop-culture tones, making them impossible to ignore. But what is the secret behind Sue’s unforgettable style?
Now, the secret would be costume designer Emmanuelle Youchnovski, who recently pulled back the curtain on Sue’s dazzling wardrobe, revealing her real-life inspirations. Speaking about her creative process, Youchnovski shared that she leaned heavily on pop icons like Beyoncé and Dua Lipa candidly, saying, “I took the video clip of Beyoncé’s ‘Blow’ and also took a lot of inspiration from Dua Lipa,”
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‘The Substance’ costume designer Emmanuelle Youchnovski reveals that Sue’s outfits were inspired by Beyoncé and Dua Lipa:
“I took the video clip of Beyonce’s ‘Blow’…And I also took a lot of inspiration from Dua Lipa…I took all the things of our pop culture.” pic.twitter.com/Tpw6qDvKZt
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 16, 2025
The result of Youchnovski’s choice to channel Beyoncé’s bold energy and Dua Lipa’s styles
which are fun and edgy created a look that feels vibrant, modern, and deeply rooted in pop culture. Not only did it look striking, it quite perfectly reflected Sue’s dynamic personality, proving how fashion can be such a powerful narrative tool.
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Fans cannot stop praising the striking costumes, calling them a masterpiece of design and storytelling. They are not just watching the story unfold, they are analyzing every outfit and falling in love with the details.
The internet is loving Sue’s fashion forward looks!
The Emmanuelle Youchnovski revelation led to a social media frenzy with fans showering praises over Sue’s costumes with users highlighting this fabulous blend of pop culture icons in Sue’s wardrobe. Tweets were filled with how Sue’s outfits are a perfect mix of Beyoncé’s glam and Dua Lipa’s edge. “It’s love!”
said one follower, while another was fawning over the genius behind ‘The Blow’ reference, calling it “so chic”
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Oh they know real fashion from real icons!
— steven ☀️ (@arianaunext) January 16, 2025
that’s fire, pulling inspo from icons like beyoncé and dua lipa makes sense for those bold, standout outfits
— 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 🐻 (@exotic_who) January 16, 2025
Love that. Clearly see the dua lipa inspo and the Beyoncé energy pic.twitter.com/97sF6JHfSk
— zelley (@zelleybelli) January 16, 2025
Fans rallied one behind the other, each adding fuel to the growing parade of praises for Sue’s impeccable style. As one fan applauded the designer’s creative mastery, another could not help but compare Sue’s fashion to a “masterclass”
in modern fashion emphasizing just how on point every detail was. The energy was contagious, as more fans joined the conversation, expressing their awe and admiration!
A 10 out of 10
— Ally J over 40 fitness and health (@AllyJ_over40) January 16, 2025
That explains why Sue’s outfits were on point! Such a cool blend of Beyoncé and Dua Lipa vibes, nailed it! 🌟 #FashionInspiration
— Glamour Nude Art Cinema (@glamorball) January 16, 2025
A detail that has been very popular among the fans is how Sue combines the bright Beyoncé aesthetics with Dua Lipa’s edgy flavor talking about how the outfits were a “visual treat”
to the eyes. All these reactions and more have overwhelmed the media, making headlines showing how big of a deal fashion choices can really be even on-screen!
What do you think of Sue’s fashion inspirations? Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation!