It’s Halloween, witches; time to play dress up. From the catwalks, we’ve curated a list of 10 last minute costume ideas that’s all treat no trick. All you have to do is get spooky. Boo!
BARBIE DREAM HALLOWEEN
Get ready to “dance the night away” in this Barbie-esc ensemble – just like Dua Lipa sang in Barbie the movie, this summer’s biggest hit. Speaking of summer bangers, “La Vacanza” codesigned by the singer and Madame Donatella for Versace Pre-Fall 2024, is a collection thats pooling over with style ideas fi for your Barbie dream wardrobe. It even has some ensembles that Ken could wear, so couples’ can channel their best Mojo Dojo this year.
UNDER VERONA’S MOON
Baz Luhrmann’s iconic 1996 film Romeo+Juliet is a great place to find a costume for those who love the classics. With a touch of modernity and the enduring sophistication of Blumarine’s SS24 collection, you can fall head first into you own star-crossed story for the night.
OFF WITH YOUR HEADS!
Balmain SS24 painted the roses red. With these crimson creations, transform into the Queen of Hearts. Whatever you do, just don’t fall down the rabbit hole.
DARLING, I ALWAYS WEAR BLACK
Calling all goths, punks, fashion freaks and femme fatales, this one is for you. While Morticia Addams is an oft-used costume idea, these glamorous Balenciaga SS24 looks take the fearsome matriarch to new heights and tap into the dark side.
And for the boys, if you found your Morticia, complete the couple’s costume by dressing up as Gomez Addams, pulling from Willy Chavarria’s SS23 runway; because when you two are together, every night is Halloween.
LEGALLY STYLISH!
Elle Woods is something of an icon; a fictional character that became the source of style inspiration and had women bending and snapping around the globe. So why not take your Halloween costume idea from the “Gemini vegetarian” herself. Tom Ford SS24 has got some options in its archive – these pink satin tailored suits for one. Keep it Legally Blonde this Halloween, you might accidentally get into Harvard!
CELESTIAL BODIES
If life exists beyond the bounds of our Earth, we’re pretty sure Mugler must be the talk of the milky way. These celestial ensembles from the SS24 collection bring in splashes of starry sparkles and ethereal silhouettes creating a rather alien, outer space look.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons might not have been aboard the Delorean for their SS24 Prada menswear collection, but these suited and booted boys certainly were. Tap into Prada to stay fly like Marty McFly this Halloween.
SAY MY NAME!
It is believed if you say his name three times, you will be the best dressed this Halloween…So let’s say it together – Marc! Marc! Marc! Because Marc Jacob’s AW23 can give you a “Beetlejuice” look that is both iconic and current.
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
The ultimate queen of bloody, gory horror is Carrie from the classic horror story by Stephen King. Take this very scary yet trendy look from the SS24 runways of brand once renowned for its decadent horror couture – Alexander McQueen – .and you’ll be ready for prom, pig’s blood and all.
CRUELLA DEVILLE
You don’t need 101 dalmatians to have a standout look this fall. If Deville wore Bottega, it would be the looks from AW24.
Top image: Balenciaga SS24