This sequin gown was worn by the character “Loray”, played by Academy Award Winning actress Octavia Spencer in the 2013 film, “Paradise”. The 1980’s full-length gown is constructed out of a red sequined material with silver trim and a red feather boa. A few strands of sequins have unraveled near the waist and are visible at the seams. Included is the original costumer’s “HOLD” tag with the following information, “#3 ‘Loray’, UNTITLED DIABLO CODY PROJECT, Ch. 1/N2 Sc.35, Dress - #34007256, Boa – NO # red feather.”
Ms. Spencer wears this dress in the scene when “Loray” performs on stage at the “Hi-Lo Room”. After her performance she meets Lamb Mannerheim (Julianne Hough) and bartender William Carr (Russell Brand) at the bar. Loray is depressed after being booed off stage while singing a “Radiohead” song, so William pours her a drink to cheer her up. The moody Loray insults Lamb, assuming her to be an aspiring showgirl, leading Lamb to follow Loray to clarify who she really is.
“Paradise” is a 2013 comedy-drama, written and directed by Diablo Cody and stars Julianne Hough, Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer. The film tells the story of “Lamb Mannerheim”, a young sheltered girl who was physically scarred from a plane crash. Lamb suffers a crisis in faith, denounces her religion, and heads to Las Vegas to experience her wilder side. This item is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the costume house.
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