In the world of costume design, there are a few different categories: sci-fi/fantasy, period, and contemporary. But Stranger Things is more than just one of these — it blends sci-fi action with a nostalgic, 1980s aesthetic, balancing the familiar and unfamiliar all at once. This poses a unique challenge for Amy Parris, who has served as costume designer for Seasons 3-5, but it’s one she’s met over and over.
Now, as we wait for the final four episodes of the series ever, costumes are playing an even more important role. One of the biggest criticisms of Stranger Things Season 5 is that it’s been too long since we’ve last seen these characters, but costuming can help identify the characters we know and love and signal how they have evolved.
