Why Fantastic Four’s Suits Look Different Than Past Films in First Steps

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Preparing for the debut of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, the film’s lead costume designer, Alexandra Byrne, has shared insights about the retro design of the suits for Marvel’s family of heroes. In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning designer discussed her design approach and highlighted the distinctive baby-blue appearance of the Fantastic Four’s outfits, which sets them apart from the costumes worn by previous on-screen versions of these characters.

Fantastic Four’s new suits explained by First Steps costume designer

In an interview with Disney Rewards Insider magazine, published in their summer 2025 issue, Alexandra Byrne mentioned that the script for “First Steps” and Matt Shakman’s distinctive vision of the 1960s setting inspired her to create a unique costume design for the Fantastic Four that had never been seen before.

Byrne described how we immersed ourselves for hours in the dye baths, figuring out different hues and shades within a spectrum of blues. It’s a laborious task, yet thrilling, she said. Moreover, she emphasized that the whole process is like a heart-pounding pursuit to encapsulate the soul of the movie.” (via your preferred platform)

This British fashion specialist has previously collaborated on Marvel Cinematic Universe films like Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and Doctor Strange (2016). She also acknowledged Shakman’s role in assisting her design the nostalgic Fantastic Four outfits. According to her, he was precise about his vision for 1960s New York City in an alternate reality.

Bryne appeared content with the design she ultimately produced, which was clear from her remarks. Speaking about the space suits and life support systems, she called it a significant achievement in terms of its retro-future aesthetic. Additionally, she referred to the costumes for the Fantastic Four as a blend of classic engineering elements and modern, shiny ambitions.

In an alternate 1960s world depicted in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, it’s fascinating how Reed Richards’ scientific innovations make this universe feel strikingly similar to our contemporary, technologically advanced Earth.

Audience members can look forward to seeing Matt Shakman’s interpretation of Earth-828 and Alexandra Byrne’s modernized version of the Fantastic Four costumes when the movie, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, among others, premieres in theaters on July 25, 2025.

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2025-07-15 19:10