Costume Designers Discuss 'Elle' Style for 'Legally Blonde' Prequel
Originally published Jul 1, 2026
By Debra Birnbaum · Gold Derby
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Key points
- The 'Elle' series features over 70 outfits designed to reflect the character's signature style from the 'Legally Blonde' film.
- Costume designers Sophie De Rakoff and Sara Byblow incorporated pink and plaid into the wardrobe for continuity with the original movie.
- The show is set in 1995 and follows Elle Woods during her high school years, offering a new perspective on her fashion sense.
- The costume designs aim to balance homage to the film with the needs of a new narrative and era.
The costume designers for the Prime Video series 'Elle,' a high school prequel to 'Legally Blonde,' explain how they crafted the iconic look of the titular character. Lexi Minetree plays a younger version of Elle Woods, and the show's costume designers, Sophie De Rakoff and Sara Byblow, were responsible for creating over 70 outfits that reflect Elle's signature style. The series, set in 1995, pays homage to the original film while establishing Elle's fashion sense during her formative years. The designers incorporated pink and plaid into the wardrobe to maintain continuity with the beloved movie while adapting it for a new setting and era.
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