STEAMPUNK PROFESSOR PLUM

During the first quarter of my costume design program I was assigned to design the character Professor Plum, but in the Steampunk Genre. To keep the quirkiness of Professor Plum I mixed a lot of textures, mostly upholstery. I wanted to take a darker side to him and turn him into a true villain. I was inspired by almost every Disney Villan because they always have red and purple (plum) incorporated in their identity. In the film Clue, Professor Plum’s occupation is a doctor. In the steampunk world the doctors (Plague Doctors) wear Venetian Mask, so I knew it was only fitting for this Professor Plum to have one as well. Throughout his costume you will see nods to the original Professor Plum, the pipe and mock argyle print. All leather is hand painted and trimmed. It was a true learning experience creating Professor Plum.