LET'S TALK ABOUT LOKI'S SHOES (ACTUALLY, HIS WHOLE WARDROBE)
Production costs aside, clothes tell the audience about how characters think of themselves.
Loki's shoes in the S2 finale raised a lot eyebrows, but I find them quite fitting: they are comfortable, practical, and most importantly, they are humble. The camera brings this to our attention to communicate his evolution in character.
Loki has always dressed well, often times ostentatiously. Whether he is at war, passing as a Midgardian, or held captive as an Asgardian prisoner, Loki communicates his social class and sense of superiority through clothing. For him, clothing armors his fragile sense of self and against others' opinions of him. He intends to be perceived as deadly charming but ultimately unapproachable.
His attire in the first Thor movie is roughly equal parts green and gold, signifying his royal status. His style is dressed down for his brother's misadventures in Jotenheim, yet overall both silhouettes are lofty, princely, but not hardened or threatening.
In Avengers, Loki's look has more black and leather, with exaggerated emphasis on his shoulders meant to intimidate as he assumes the role of villain. The silhouette is very hard, heavy, and edgy. Gold detailing is prevalent as well. Combined with the goat's helm, this is Loki's most pretentious outfit, which speaks to an undercurrent of low self-esteem and a compulsive need to impress. There's no mistaking he is the main antagonist of the story.
In Thor 2, Loki's attire is similar to Avengers but the overcoat is exchanged for a less bulky version (perhaps conveying he is less guarded now that the effects of the Mind Stone are no longer influencing him). Loki's role likewise pivots from the harsh lines of a villain to the more flexible edges of a reluctant villain-turned-ally. This aligns with his character arc when he protects both Jane and Thor, seemingly sacrificing himself.
In Thor 3, Loki's silhouette is streamlined even further. The overcoat is done away with in favor of what appears to be a leather doublet, pauldrons, and vambraces. Gold accents are minimal. While stylish, Loki's attire is more practical than showy, and his helm serves the dual purpose of protection as well as weaponry. At this point in his arc, Loki has become a full antihero, joining his brother's side in rescuing as many Asgardians as possible, and eventually dying in a vain bid to protect Thor from Thanos.
The TVA does something very fun and interesting in taking away Loki's ability to dress himself. Since Loki cannot use his magic in the TVA, he is forced to wear the same clothing as his captor/advocate, who eventually becomes his best friend and peer.
Perhaps, on a subconscious level, this helped Loki to feel included. We know by his pwn admission that Loki fears being alone and desperately craves a sense of belonging. At the same time, he intentionally dresses to put people at a distance, thereby protecting himself from potential rejection at the cost of isolating himself further.
When Mobius gives him that TVA jacket for the first time, Loki seems uncharacteristically pleased. It is not an attractive jacket by any means, yet he neither scoffs at it nor refuses to wear it. Instead, Loki puts it on and is content when Mobius says it looks "smart" on him. He continues to dress like Mobius and, indeed, mimic some of his mannerisms such as placing his hands on his hips. Without clothing meant to push people away, Loki opens up, has more fun, and makes friends.
Loki's choice of attire as he assumes the mantle of God of Stories (and time) is fascinating. Setting aside the clear design inspiration from the comics, Loki's silhouette is soft, remarkably so. His colors are earthy hues of green, and the only bit of flare are the light gold trimming and crown. The look brings to mind the garb of sages and wise wizards rather than royalty or warriors. He's powerful yet approachable because there is humility in his bearing. And that humility springs from a well of healthy self-worth, self-love, and a deep love for others.
The shoes are not meant to be attractive. They are meant to help him ascend the throne, nothing more.
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you guys wanna see the most accurate and blasphemous representation of the words ‘catholic shaming’?
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"This fic was ai generated—" Cool, so lemme block you real quick
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feeling bad, so I drew something angsty about my otp
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nearly all libraries have a ghost, but medical libraries frequently have a ghost and a skeleton
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GET ON YOUR KNEES AND DIG UP THE GARDEN WON'T YOU THROW DOWN THAT SPAADDE AND DIG UP THE GARDEN DARLING? GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY AND RIP UP THE GARDEN WON'T YOU CUT DOWN THAT APPLE TREE FOR MEEE
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Some inking experiments with the lovely lady of the night
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yeah your rituals may be intricate but have you ever had your life saved by the person who was supposed to let you die? have you ever been seen as never been before by that person and changed by him seeing you? have you ever been faced with the devastating realization that he didn't remember you, two separate times? have you ever had to watch him die over and over and not be able to do anything about it? have you ever looked at him and decided that nothing was more important to you than his life? have you ever taken up the biggest burden you could so he would live in peace and still listened to everything he was doing because you couldn't let him go?
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alright now here are the sanders sides bloopers quotes that live rent-free in my head:
“I'd like to call my next witness to the stand. VIRGIIIIIIILLLL~”
“Your most extreme reaction is an eyebrow raise— is an OYbrow raise.” “OY LOGAN-”
“I'm a pretty pretty bird!”
“What the fuh?”
“Oh my gosh, Deceit, is this yours?” *casually flips Janus off*
“One. Singular Sensation.”
“I know nothing!” *falls out of chair like the baby lawyer he is*
“Look, ma. I'm on TV.”
*in Voldemort voice* “Do you ever feel~ like a tiny baby corpse~?”
“Where are your kids, Patton? WHERE ARE YOUR KIDS??”
“I'm waiting for the others to show up so I can scare them right out of my pants.”
tell me yours!
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