Above: Jenna Ortega as Vada and Will Ropp as Nick
PS: Which designers were you excited to tap for the project?
TG: I try to celebrate unique independent designers. With this past year being so hard, that was especially important to me — to use my own form of expression to showcase the work of others. Many of the specialty pieces are made locally and by independent female designers.
PS: How much did thrifting play a part in the curation of the wardrobe?
TG: It's a mix. I grew up thrifting, so there's some from my own collection, along with Universal costume house, Goodwills or similar stores around LA, Curatorial Department, and if I wanted something specific (maybe for the color or shape), I would go to Depop, Etsy, or eBay. A few items came from my best friend, singer Loren Kramar. He has impeccable taste, and we love discussing the story of an outfit.
PS: What was your personal favorite moment or look to style?
TG: Nick's ode to The Rock! Part of Nick (Will Ropp)'s uniform is wearing a turtleneck with a silver ball chain over it, tucked into pants or shorts. He also has a suede fanny pack he wears over his shoulder. There's a hysterical photo of The Rock from years ago in faded jeans, a turtleneck, necklace, and fanny pack, where I guess this idea started. During the scene where he finds Vada by the stairs at school, I remember being on set, and when the look was questioned, Megan's response was, "It's iconic."
