“This furthered Katniss’ nickname ‘Girl on Fire.’”
]]>Katniss and Peeta wore black suits with capes that were able to artificially set on fire on command. Since they hail from District 12 where coal mining is the main industry, their outfits represented pieces of burning coal, the black jumpsuit being the coal and the flaming cape the fire.
“This furthered Katniss’ nickname ‘Girl on Fire.’”
“Using a device Cinna gave them, Katniss and Peeta activated the simulated flames on their clothes that the Capitol craved.”
]]>For the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta wore all black outfits that, at their control, would ignite in artificial flames. This look was supposed to give them a fierce stance, which the Capitol viewers loved.
“Using a device Cinna gave them, Katniss and Peeta activated the simulated flames on their clothes that the Capitol craved.”
“Peeta hoped the reminder of what she has to live for would motivate her to try to survive the Games, rather than sacrificing her life to save him, as she intended.”
]]>Every Tribute gets to carry one non-weapon item into the arena as a “token” from their district. Katniss carries her Mockingjay pin in both the first and second Games. Peeta, in the 75th Games, wears a medallion. Effie made the medallion upon Peeta's request. It contained pictures of the three people (other than Peeta) who Katniss' cares about most in the world; Prim, her mother, and Gale.
“Peeta hoped the reminder of what she has to live for would motivate her to try to survive the Games, rather than sacrificing her life to save him, as she intended.”
“These outfits contrasted directly with Katniss’ image of a hunter and Peeta’s background as a poor baker’s son.”
]]>Katniss’ first reaping dress (for the 74th Hunger Games), made of vintage fabric with small details at the shoulders, represented both her beauty and vulnerability. Peeta looked very presentable and sharp in his plain shirt and slightly pinstriped pants.
“These outfits contrasted directly with Katniss’ image of a hunter and Peeta’s background as a poor baker’s son.”
"The Hunger Games Costumes on the Auction Block." Tyranny of Style. Tyranny Of Style/Joe Kucharski, n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.
“Short stand of colors and chunky black boots helped to imagine a rugged image that felt equal parts prison, sport, and military uniform.”
]]>During the Games training, the tributes were dressed in minimalist, unisex uniforms of black, grey, and maroon.
“Short stand of colors and chunky black boots helped to imagine a rugged image that felt equal parts prison, sport, and military uniform.”
“His baker’s outfit is a reminder of his humble beginnings.”
]]>Peeta Mellark, a baker's son from District 12, was a very compassionate person and as good with words. He was in love with Katniss Everdeen since the age of five, but never confessed his feelings until he was reaped alongside her for the 74th Hunger Games.
“His baker’s outfit is a reminder of his humble beginnings.”