Key Takeaways
- Stevie Nicks’ iconic fashion inspired Mckenna Grace’s character in the upcoming ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’.
- The film draws heavily from the fashion of the 1960s and 1970s, with Grace’s character’s wardrobe reflecting this era.
- Nicks’ influence is part of the costume team’s mood boards, distinguishing the prequel from other entries in the franchise.
Stevie Nicks, the legendary Fleetwood Mac singer, has made an unexpected appearance in the world of ‘The Hunger Games’ through her fashion influence. Mckenna Grace, who portrays Maysilee Donner in the upcoming prequel, revealed that Nicks was among the references on the costume team’s mood boards.
Grace spoke about the inspiration behind the character’s wardrobe during the ‘Elegance Is Authority: The Story, Style, Power of Panem’ event in Paris, stating, “It was very ’60s, ’70s-inspired.”
The fashion in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ aims to distinguish it from other entries in the franchise. Grace explained that the 2023 film looks to the 1950s for inspiration, while the original movies featured more contemporary styles.
Nicks’ influence on the film’s aesthetic is significant, given her enduring status as a style icon. Her flowing silhouettes, layered looks, and bohemian-rock aesthetic have made her one of music’s most enduring style icons.
The film’s costume design is part of a broader effort to bring the world of Panem to life in a way that reflects the time period of the story. Grace added, “It’s cool because you’re not only seeing younger versions of these characters, but what Panem and the Districts would have looked like at that time period.”
Stevie Nicks’ impact on the music industry is also noteworthy. As a solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac, she has achieved multiple major Billboard Hot 100 hits, including ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, which peaked at No. 3 in 1981, and ‘Stand Back’, which reached No. 5 in 1983.
Her Fleetwood Mac discography is equally impressive, with the Nicks-penned ‘Dreams’ becoming the band’s sole No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 1977, while her solo debut ‘Bella Donna’ topped the Billboard 200 that same year.
The inspiration from Nicks’ style is part of a larger trend in the franchise, with the 2023 film drawing from the 1950s, the original movies featuring contemporary styles, and ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ embracing the 1960s and 1970s.
The use of Nicks’ style in the film is a testament to her enduring influence, both in music and fashion, and her continued relevance in popular culture.
It was very ’60s, ’70s-inspired.
Mckenna Grace, Actor
It’s cool because you’re not only seeing younger versions of these characters, but what Panem and the Districts would have looked like at that time period.
Mckenna Grace, Actor
