Massimo Cantini Parrini worked closely with Angelina Jolie to transform her into legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín's 'Maria.'
. The titular opera soprano left an indelible legacy with her unparalleled voice — and with her elegantly bold style, which translated to the Oscar-winning actor wearing upwards of 50 exquisite custom-made gowns, recreated stage costumes, and chic late ‘70s ensembles to embody Callas authentically on screen.
“I talked about this with Angelina and Pablo,” says Cantini Parrini. “These tones of black remind us leading up to her funeral.”For her first interview and city stroll with documentarian Mandrax , Maria wears sleek, polished and very guarded layers of black: a soft silk blouse, wide-leg trousers, a boater hat, gloves and a fur-paneled leather trench. “I was inspired by the last photo of Callas snapped in 1977.
The alabaster white color of the robe nods toward ancient Greece, in honor of the American opera singer’s heritage, while the flowing silhouette evokes a high priestess. Underneath, Maria exudes fragility in an ethereal nightgown made of sheer silk layers, with a dainty bow and intricate lace embroidery at the neckline. “I brought many for Angelina to see, and this one was particularly beautiful,” says Cantini Parrini, who found the vintage piece at theWith her final moments imminent, Maria directs her trusted butler Ferruccio and housekeeper Bruna , her only friends, to “put on nicer clothes — we’re going out to celebrate my life.
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