Behind the dream of Miyako Bellizi, the woman dressing Marty Supreme on costume, character, and storytelling through clothes.
The film world was quick to take notice of A24’s spectacular work, Marty Supreme. A visually rich period film set in the 1950s that follows the world of table tennis and led by the film stars, Timothée Chalamet. While the performance anchors the story, much of the film’s atmosphere is built through wardrobe, precise, expressive, and deeply tied to character. Behind this world stands costume designer, Miyako Bellizzi, whose work quietly defines the film’s emotional time.
Miyako Bellizzi, an ambitious designer who largely shaped the men’s wardrobe in Marty Supreme, brings a distinct sensitivity to costume design. In an interview shared on her Instagram with Up Next Designer, she revealed that she never attended costume design school and never imagined herself working in film. Yet her path feels almost inevitable, driven by curiosity and a deep passion for clothing as narrative.
For Marty Supreme, she explored a wide spectrum of menswear, from high society tailoring and sportswear to international influences within a single film. Every look was created from scratch, an intentional choice that allowed the costumes to reflect not just the era, but the psychology of each character. Clothing becomes an extension of identity, especially for character Marty, whose evolution is mirrored through fabric, fit, and silhouette.
The process was long and precise. Beyond design, Miyako Bellizzi was closely involved in casting, studying how garments interacted with different bodies and movements. Details mattered deeply to her. One striking example was the creation of table tennis uniforms representing 16 different countries, each researched for accurate color combinations and cultural context.
Sourcing fabrics from the 1950s presented its own challenge. Through careful research and fabric selection, Miyako Bellizzi ensured that each character felt grounded in their time. Marty’s tailored shirts and suits, Kay Stone’s elegant wardrobe and dresses, Rachel’s effortless styling, and Dion’s distinctive pyjama sets all contribute to a believable and emotionally resonant world.
For her, costume design is never about making characters look perfect or fashionable. Instead, it is about shaping how the audience feels. Color, fabric, and silhouette become emotional tools, guiding viewers toward nostalgia, tension without a single line of dialogue. The movie, with their slogan “Dream Big”, mirrors Miyako Bellizzi’s own journey and motivates all of us. Her work on the film reflects a belief that passion, when pursued seriously can transform into something big and meaningful. In Marty Supreme, wardrobe is more than clothing, it is memory, emotion, and storytelling stitched into every frame. (Text Betsy Kristianto)