The Revenant: Gritty Fashion (Yes, Really!)

Okay, so I just rewatched "The Revenant" and even though it's basically non-stop suffering, I couldn't help but focus on the costumes (obviously!). I know, I know, it's a super-serious, intense film, but hear me out. The sheer authenticity of everything is just insane. Like, you can practically smell the animal fat and campfire smoke. Specifically, I was really drawn to how the indigenous characters' clothing was portrayed. The variations in the leatherwork, the beadwork on the moccasins in certain scenes – it all felt so well-researched and genuine. Compared to other historical films, it felt less 'costume-y' if that makes sense? It just felt... lived in. The scene where Glass trades with the Arikara tribe really highlights the differences in materials and crafting between the different groups represented on screen. And let's be real, Leo's mountain man look in the later half of the movie? Ragged, blood-soaked, and basically falling apart, but even that tells a story. It's a story of survival, of course. And the fact that the filmmakers committed to making it look that disgusting makes it believable and impactful. I almost wouldn't want to wear it for Halloween, I was so turned off! I'm usually all about glamorous gowns and dramatic silhouettes, but there's something so compelling about the functional, 'zero-glam' fashion of "The Revenant." It's a reminder that clothes aren't always about looking good – sometimes they're literally just about staying alive... and maybe getting revenge, lol. Anyone else notice the details like I did? Maybe it's just me being extra. ¯\(ツ)/¯