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Costume designer Matthew Price explains dressing Sienna Miller’s character in HBO’s ‘War’
Price says French minimalism and a flexible silhouette guide Carla Duval’s wardrobe in the divorce drama.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Costume designer Matthew Price told ELLE that creating the wardrobe for Sienna Miller’s character Carla Duval in HBO’s new drama War required a “meta” approach, because the role mirrors Miller’s own status as a fashion‑forward actress.
Price said the first Zoom meeting with Miller set the tone, noting they both referenced magazine editor Claire Thomson‑Jonville for inspiration. He described the look as rooted in French minimalism but deliberately varied, avoiding a single, fixed silhouette.
The series, written by Killing Eve creator George Kay, follows the high‑stakes divorce of actress Carla Duval and tech boss Morgan Henderson, played by Dominic West. Price added that the character’s at‑home knitwear and red‑carpet ensembles needed to feel authentic to a Hollywood‑famous star.
Key facts
- Matthew Price is the costume designer for HBO’s drama War. (elle.com)
- Price and Sienna Miller discussed wardrobe ideas over a Zoom call, citing Claire Thomson‑Jonville as a reference. (elle.com)
- The costume style blends French minimalism with varied silhouettes for the character Carla Duval. (elle.com)
- War is created by George Kay and stars Sienna Miller and Dominic West as a divorcing couple. (elle.com)
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Sienna Miller’s 'War' Wardrobe: The Costume Designer on Dressing Carla Duval”
