14 Fashion Facts From ‘Romeo + Juliet,’ According To Its Costume Designer

When Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes first locked eyes during their iconic fish tank meet-cute in 1996’s Romeo + Juliet, Baz Luhrmann’s take on the Shakespearean love story, it was game over for anyone who thought they’d be unaffected by the centuries-old teenage tragedy. After all, it’s been adapted time and time again. For the love-at-first-sight scene, costume designer Kym Barrett put Danes in a white gown and angel wings and for DiCaprio, a knight costume — both looks that have been copied by fans every Halloween since the film debuted more than two decades ago. They’ve also been referenced… Read Full Article