Stars Snub Oscar Winning Costume Designer For Her Wardrobe

The Revenant director Alejandro Innaritu had his arms folded, while Spotlight director Tom McCarthy had his hand over his mouth as Beavan walked past on her way to the stage. Perhaps the unflattering moment was merely a handful of audience members trying to save their energy and wondering when the next bathroom break would come?

“I promise you, I look ridiculous in a lovely designer gown”.

Beavan wore a leather jacket with a Swarovski skull and flames as she made her way to the stage to claim her Oscar. “I just like feeling comfortable, and I’m sorry”, Beavan noted (according to the Washington Post). “Only one of the great cinematic costume designers would come to an awards ceremony dressed as a bag lady”, she said.

What’s baffling about the reaction to Beavan from some guests is that they work in an industry where sticking to the rules, doing what everyone else does and playing it safe are supposed to be a no-no; where creativity isn’t meant to be a 9-5 job attracting 9-5 people.

“I really don’t do frocks and I absolutely don’t do heels”, she said.

Beavan has never been a conformist or one to play by mainstream rules.

Considering the award show is very much black-tie, Jenny was definitely daring to be different, but who cares??

“I have always been pretty rebellious and anarchic with my own free-wheeling style”.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Beavan’s been in the news lately: mere weeks ago, she unwittingly found herself at the centre of a social media storm after taking the stage to accept the same award at the BAFTAs. “Are they really outraged by the notion of someone dressing for comfort?”

Even though Mad Max was a big victor on the night, with a cumulative six awards, she had won a first in 1986 for Best Costume Designer for A Room with a View.