Style Dissection:Twin Peaks

Audrey Horne
Audrey Horne is in my opinion one of the most, if not the best dressed on the show. She can be often seen sporting business attire, or more of a casual look, but either way she seems to pull off her chosen look with ease. 

Pleats and turtlenecks; two of my favourite things

 Androgynous slick back hair 

Two tone brogues 

Classic LBD

Shelly Johnson 


It's not often we see her outside of her cafe uniform, but when we do Shelly always seems to look pretty great. 

Flattering scoop neck lines, and a classic black velvet dress.

Delicate lace and soft headbands.

She even looks good in night wear.

Josie Packard 

Owner of the mill, Josie Packard  is a professional business woman, and this is often represented through her fashion choices. Even though her look is ultimately androgynous, this takes nothing away from the fact that her outfits are always on point.

A faux (I hope) fur coat is always a great choice. 

Androgyny at its finest 

High waist trousers and shoulder pads.

Donna Hayward

Whatever Donna wears it always seems to be very flattering, and her character is perhaps the most versatile in terms of fashion. She never seems to linger over a particular style, but nevertheless every looks works extremely well for her.

More turtlenecks, and a bold plaid coat with a flattering straight shape.

Adorable frilly peter pan collar and sleeves. (This is definitely my favourite top in the show).

Knotted headband and chunky cardigan. 

Twin Peaks (1990-1991)

Mystery/crime series Twin Peaks, created by Mark Frost and David Lynch certainly emits cinematic qualities.  Twin Peaks oozes with its distinctive style, with certain episodes so bizarre that it can only be none other than Lynch behind them. Lynch himself appears in a handful of episodes when playing comedic character Gordon, an FBI chief, and friend of special agent Dale Cooper. It is ultimately Cooper's story that is followed, with the sheer charm and charisma of his character making him the perfect protagonist.

The plot begins when the body of school girl Laura Palmer is found, and it is obvious she has been murdered. From this event stems the course of the narrative, as Cooper, the sheriff and his Twin Peaks team attempt to solve the mystery of who killed Laura. As the investigation continues, it becomes clear that this is more than the average murder, and it seems that Twin Peaks and its inhabitants are hiding many secrets.

The first season concludes by revealing Laura's murderer. However, there is still much left unanswered, as seems to always be the case with Twin Peaks, and the second season delves into Cooper's past to uncover more mystery. Each episode leaves many things unanswered, revealing more secrets, thickening the plot even more, and whilst frustrating, much of the beauty of Twin Peaks stems from the way it leaves us in the dark.

The way the plot is constructed is wonderfully clever, and knowing that a lot of things were not decided upon before the production stage makes it all the more fantastic.

I'm particularly conscious of not revealing too much information, because really the only way to get across the feel of the show is for me to include lots of spoilers, so I would definitely recommend just watching it.

9.1/10

Pixote (1981)

Fernando Ramos da Silva plays the role of Pixote, a young delinquent who roams the streets of Brazil, and leads a life of crime in order to survive. This role is not so far from da Silva's own life due to living in the poor conditions of Sao Paulo, adding to the verisimilitude of the film, and reduces the distinction between performance and reality. For the majority, Pixote is set within the walls of a youth detention institution, filled with those who are under eighteen and resort to crime in order to survive the streets.

Inside the detention institution, life is difficult for Pixote, as he witnesses much extreme violence and suffers the oppressive environment. But when Pixote and his friends return to the streets after breaking out of the detention institution, they meet Sueli, a flamboyant prostitute who joins the boys to form an unlikely group; In turn the youths devote their lives to crime once more. 

The raw and gritty nature of the film gives it an almost unearthly feel, and although each viewer is likely to feel distanced from the world in which Pixote lives, the way it is presented does not make it any less real.
There are some really memorable scenes in Pixote, some that are difficult to watch, and some so distinct they are hard to forget. The film is essentially genre-less, yet effortlessly manages to touch upon various emotions and consistently engage viewers. 

8.5/10