Zoom on the Costume: "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

The action takes place in the 1930s in the United States of America. The costumes of the dance marathon participants reflect the fashion of the first half of the last century, American icons, and pop culture. We present the magnificent designs by Łukasz Błażejewski.

Lilian Bacon

Karolina Paczkowska

They shoot horses, don't they?, Lillian Bacon, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Lillian Bacon, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The shiny and flowing dress of the extroverted Lilian, in its cut and color, resembles the iconic Statue of Liberty with its characteristic crown. Like the symbol of New York, she is liberated and unrestrained. She attracts attention and will do much to shine on the big screen as well.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Jackie Miller

Agnieszka Charkot

They shoot horses, don't they?, Jackie Miller, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Jackie Miller, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The grace and strength of Jackie Miller from Alabama are emphasized by an elegant dress with a diagonally cut skirt, which was one of the dominant fashion trends of that decade.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Mary Hawley

Justyna Taborska

They shoot horses, don't they?, Mary Hawley, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Mary Hawley, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Just like Mary herself, her powder pink dress is youthful, airy, sentimental, and beautiful. The flowing fabric highlights the dance moves of the partners in love.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

James Bates

Artur Borkowski

They shoot horses, don't they?, James Bates, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, James Bates, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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James, like his father and grandfather before him, is a farmer tied to the land where cotton has been grown for generations. Rough, pragmatic, dressed in simple, agricultural attire - overalls and a red plaid flannel shirt.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Ruby Bates

Anna Nabiałkowska

They shoot horses, don't they?, Ruby Bates, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Ruby Bates, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The costume of Ruby, James's pregnant wife, is a long, romantic dress in a floral pattern, adorned with a large collar. This light, wavy, pastel styling, complemented by a scarf in her hair, emphasizes the blessed state of the woman, the innocence, and naivety of the child she carries.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Guy Duke

Paweł Palcat

They shoot horses, don't they?, Guy Duke, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Guy Duke, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The sailor Duke is dressed in a uniform that references naval uniforms, in the classic colors of this profession - white and blue.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Gloria Beatty

Agnieszka Dziewa

They shoot horses, don't they?, Gloria Beatty, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Gloria Beatty, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Raised in West Texas, the rebellious Gloria is the only female participant of the marathon who performs on the dance floor in pants. A simple shirt and trousers with creases and wide legs are the attire of a bitter dissenter.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Pedro Ortega

Eloy Moreno Gallego

They shoot horses, don't they?, Pedro Ortega, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Pedro Ortega, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Fighting not only for the win but also for American citizenship, Pedro Ortego creates an exceptionally colorful pair on the dance floor with his partner Lilian. A shiny shirt with long fringes and abstract patterns refers to Pedro's ethnic roots. The trousers, on the other hand, draw attention with a plaid pattern and a cut with flared legs.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Rosemary Loftus

Izabela Cześniewicz

They shoot horses, don't they?, Rosemary Loftus, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Guy Duke, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The liberated Rosemary Loftus is dressed in a pink dress that accentuates her bust and waist, with large polka dots, reminiscent of the pin-up style. Long gloves add elegance to this lady.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Kid Kamm

Jan Kochanowski

They shoot horses, don't they?, Kid Kamm, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Kid Kamm, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Kid Kamm, one of the favorites to win, wears black, classic trousers, a white undershirt, and a lacy, shimmering shirt.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Vee Lovell

Mateusz Wierzbicki

They shoot horses, don't they?, Vee Lovell, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Vee Lovell, Justyna Żądło, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Mary Hawley, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The attire of the young romantic Vee is color-coordinated with his partner's dress. Light beige bell-bottoms are adorned with wide stripes. Underneath the purple sweater with an arrow-like pattern, there is a classic, white shirt.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Robert Syverten

Jakub Pewiński

They shoot horses, don't they?, Robert Syverten, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Robert Syverten, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Beige colors, a rolled-up shirt, tie, and a knitted, patterned vest constitute the costume of a modest, somewhat naive boy from Arkansas.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Basil Gerard

Radosław Lis

They shoot horses, don't they?, Basil Gerard, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Basil Gerard, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The attire of the deeply devout Basil is meticulous, conservative, and impeccably prepared for the marathon.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Mack Aston

Krzysztof Szczepańczyk

They shoot horses, don't they?, Mack Aston, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Bess Cartwright, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Mack, a laborer, values pragmatism. His outfit consists of comfortable jeans and a plaid sleeveless shirt.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Bess Cartwright

Monika Rostecka

They shoot horses, don't they?, Bess Cartwright, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Bess Cartwright, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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Bess's costume draws a bit from American cheerleaders' outfits, a bit from the pin-up style, and at the same time, it matches her partner's costume - the laborer Mick. It consists of a pleated mini skirt, a plaid shirt tied under the bust, under which hides a white undershirt.

They shoot horses, don't they? (2023) by Natalia KabanowWroclaw Mime Theatre

Geneva Tomblin

Agnieszka Kulińska

They shoot horses, don't they?, Geneva Tomblin, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Geneva Tomblin, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Geneva Tomblin, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The prudish Geneva is dressed in a plaid skirt that reaches her knees, which she sheds as the marathon progresses and she finds liberation in dance, revealing a patterned, leg-revealing jumpsuit. The decoration of Tomblin's outfit includes finishes made of purple tulle - abundant, puffy sleeves, and a ruffle at the leg openings.

They shoot horses, don't they?, Pani Higby, Łukasz Błażejewski, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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They shoot horses, don't they?, Pani Higby, Natalia Kabanow, 2023, From the collection of: Wroclaw Mime Theatre
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The costume of the representative of the League of Mothers for Morality, Mrs. Higby, is a typical attire of "moralist ladies" - a mohair suit in olive color with a pencil skirt covering the knees, an elegant scarf covering the décolletage and neck, a hat, gloves, and a tasteful brooch.

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