Gregg Barnes’ design for the Genie in the opening number of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway.
Initial draping of the garments to provide a leaping off point for discussions with the designer concerning pattern, scale and construction techniques.
James Monroe Inglehart as the Genie in his mock up fitting. Fabric swatches are pinned in the regions where they are to be used.
Hymo is quilted to the doublet’s drill base,battting is pad stitched to round out the shape.
At the sides of the doublet, a variety of leather lashing is woven through perforated leather.
Doublet, back detail. One of the sections is a brocade fabric appliquéd in textured satin, framed in a rayon thread.
Epaulettes with fur and findings that lace onto doublet
Pants, center front detail. Multiple fabrics are applied with a satin stitch and then trimmed away to reveal the layering. Some are frayed to add texture.
At Mr. Inglehart’s fabric fitting, the placement of pockets large enough to hold a lamp and a souvenir statue of liberty is discussed.
Gauntlets with grommets, studs, weaving and lashing
Custom necklace of African brass beads and given a French enamel varnish green patina.
Backstage shot of the Genie in full costume.
Genie, back view
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