It’s been over 20 years since Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation blazed onto the film scene and delighted and disturbed viewers. Part of the Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy, its fresh and graphic take on the MTV generation still influences today’s music videos and fashion runways.
Ahead of Opening Ceremony and Dirty Looks’ The Doom Generation screening at Anthology Film Archives tonight, we’re looking back at the film’s star, Rose McGowan’s, most iconic looks.
Last month, Rose McGowan sparked a debate when she tweeted out a ridiculously sexist casting note that requested for actresses to “show off cleavage.” Her single tweet, with the term “Madam Panhandler” as a hilarious hint, shed light on the sexism that continues to rule Hollywood and the mainstream media. It also reminded us that Rose has been defying the status quo since she first emerged on the cultural radar in the early ‘90s. From the sheer dress days of the VMAs to her recent directorial debut, the short film Dawn, Rose is an inspiration—and one who still manages to inspire a Tumblr generation of teens to dress just like Amy Blue.
We could go on and on about why we love each of Rose’s iconic looks, but we figured we’d let her discuss the stories behind each of these on- and off-screen outfits. Even the actress/director agrees that some of her looks were “pretty damn fabulous” and she’s still not afraid to call out Hollywood execs who “made a mess” of one of her films from ‘01. Find out the story behind each of Rose’s looks below:
On that iconic head-turning VMA dress: “Punk as F.”
On that trippy mini-skirt in Scream: “I shopped for this outfit the night before filming began because I wasn’t feeling the costumer. I knew there would be a shot from behind as I open the fridge (in the scene), so I wanted to make it as trippy as possible. Also, I hated that hair even though it was perfect for the role.”
On her outfits in Jawbreaker: “The costumer on Jawbreaker was so good! Vikki Brinkkord. She dyed all of the seams on our nylons to match our respective outfits. She really got the character. Courtney ruled through clothes as well.”
On that all-orange moment in Nowhere: “There’s all kinds of awesome going on here. This day was crazy. We shot this on a bus bench and caused a car accident. I’m surprised it was the only one.”
On her looks in The Doom Generation: “Such a great shot and such a great wardrobe. They nailed it. Snarl courtesy of me.”
On that Versace ad with Missy and Lil’ Kim: “I think the look on my face says it all. In retrospect, it’s pretty damned fabulous being fabulous. That was all my hair.”
On wearing her own
Ahead of Opening Ceremony and Dirty Looks’ The Doom Generation screening at Anthology Film Archives tonight, we’re looking back at the film’s star, Rose McGowan’s, most iconic looks.
Last month, Rose McGowan sparked a debate when she tweeted out a ridiculously sexist casting note that requested for actresses to “show off cleavage.” Her single tweet, with the term “Madam Panhandler” as a hilarious hint, shed light on the sexism that continues to rule Hollywood and the mainstream media. It also reminded us that Rose has been defying the status quo since she first emerged on the cultural radar in the early ‘90s. From the sheer dress days of the VMAs to her recent directorial debut, the short film Dawn, Rose is an inspiration—and one who still manages to inspire a Tumblr generation of teens to dress just like Amy Blue.
We could go on and on about why we love each of Rose’s iconic looks, but we figured we’d let her discuss the stories behind each of these on- and off-screen outfits. Even the actress/director agrees that some of her looks were “pretty damn fabulous” and she’s still not afraid to call out Hollywood execs who “made a mess” of one of her films from ‘01. Find out the story behind each of Rose’s looks below:
On that iconic head-turning VMA dress: “Punk as F.”
On that trippy mini-skirt in Scream: “I shopped for this outfit the night before filming began because I wasn’t feeling the costumer. I knew there would be a shot from behind as I open the fridge (in the scene), so I wanted to make it as trippy as possible. Also, I hated that hair even though it was perfect for the role.”
On her outfits in Jawbreaker: “The costumer on Jawbreaker was so good! Vikki Brinkkord. She dyed all of the seams on our nylons to match our respective outfits. She really got the character. Courtney ruled through clothes as well.”
On that all-orange moment in Nowhere: “There’s all kinds of awesome going on here. This day was crazy. We shot this on a bus bench and caused a car accident. I’m surprised it was the only one.”
On her looks in The Doom Generation: “Such a great shot and such a great wardrobe. They nailed it. Snarl courtesy of me.”
On that Versace ad with Missy and Lil’ Kim: “I think the look on my face says it all. In retrospect, it’s pretty damned fabulous being fabulous. That was all my hair.”
On wearing her own