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bigbazoxngas · 3 years

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There are so many things I LOVE about Loki's costume design in his first three movies.

In Thor (2011) his armour looks shiny and looks new, it's smooth and sleek.

Compared to Avengers (2012) it's visibly scuffed, worn and dented.

A good example of this is a comparison of Loki's helmet, in Avengers it's noticably grittier.

Loki after falling into the void, something described as "Marvels version of the seventh circle of hell" and (at the very least is being threatened and is hurt once on screen) encountering Thanos his armour is now visibly frayed and dented. It's such a small detail but I absolutely love it.

It's visually showing us Loki's state of mind, he still looks regal and big, intimidating, powerful, yet there's damage, he's in Tom Hiddlestons own words "scarred for life."

Especially how the gold, in particular, something that represents Asgard, is what is most textured, especially in Thor TDW, where Loki endures more anger and grief, and breaks out of the abusive and toxic dynamics of Asgard and his family.

The gold is at it's most damaged, yet it's still powerful, it gives Loki this feral quality, it has a different effect, because this time Loki is working with his grief. He's not just feeling angry, he's using his anger.

It's just *chefs kiss* something so nice, I just really like it. Visual storytelling through clothes is something I fucking love about movies and shows.

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