How the White Lotus Costumes Play into the Sicilian Fantasy and Farce

“Nothing’s too much for The White Lotus” was costume designer Alex Bovaird’s philosophy whenever creator Mike White questioned if sartorially the show had pushed too far this season . For the new set of episodes (airing now on HBO), Emmy nominee Bovaird traded caftans and bikinis in Hawaii for sharp tailoring and bold prints in Sicily, tapping into the luxury hotel’s opulent surroundings and the overarching theme of sexuality. Authenticity of locale was also essential. Even before Bovaird stepped foot on set—and before White had even chosen the deluxe Four Seasons clifftop San Domenico Palace in Taormina—she was using social… Read Full Article