[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Clothing as a Reflection of Class (was: Draco's Pointy Shoes)

[Valerie Flowe]

>  > Sartoris22:
>  >
> <snip>--they might start a father-son fashion design
>  > business. Of course, they would have to add other colors to their
>  > line besides black.
>
>  Steph:
>
>  While I also think the Malfoys' clothes are pretty cool, and agree
>  with you that it makes Lucius, at least, a bit more likeable than he
>  should be. Draco's slick black suits make him look even more arrogant
>  than he already is, IMHO. I think the costume designer dressed them
>  that way to show the class difference between the Malfoys and the
>  Weasleys. Notice how the Weasley kids all have patched up clothes or
>  clothes that don't really fit that well? In OotP Ginny had on patched
>  pants, and Ron's maroon sweater seemed a bit small. They look like
>  they bought their clothes at a rummage sale. When I saw a couple of
>  the new photos from HBP with Ron in them, particularly the one where
>  he's sitting between Harry and Ginny at the Burrow, I just had to
>  laugh and shake my head for Rupert, who once again is stuck wearing
>  really horrible costumes. Nothing will match his dress robes in GoF,
>  though.
>
> Valerie:

> Yes, definitely, It is a great visual way to distinguish between the 
> 'haves' and the 'have-nots'. The poor Weasley kids are always wearing 
> mismatched outfits; Ron, and the twins pants are usually too short. 
> Jenny looks like a patchwork quilt like her mum. I hope they dress 
> Narcissa very upscale so that she completes the Malfoy trio.

AND they can always add green and silver to the father/son black 
fashion designs! :-)