Wrapped with a note reading, “Don’t look back!” Maddy seems to be moving on to bigger and better things, with the push and support from Samantha that she’s always needed from someone. “Something tells me you’ll enjoy it,” Samantha hints. Chatting over whether they believe he’ll cry and Maddy’s fears over breaking his heart, Samantha pulls out a gift for Maddy, as a parting gift. The next time we see Maddy and Samantha, they’re discussing Maddy having to break the news to little Theo that she’ll be leaving. After Nate submits Maddy to a vindictive game of Russian roulette in her bedroom to retrieve his father’s sex tape, Maddy’s left completely traumatized by Nate once again. Providing some perspective from Cassie’s side of the aisle, Samantha grounds Maddy’s point of view on the subject.Īfter returning home after a cathartic night with her employer, Maddy finds herself in one of the darkest and most sadistic scenes in the history of Euphoria. Hopping in the pool together with a bottle of wine, Maddy confides in Samantha over the heartbreaking turn of events. Having always seen Maddy own the room and exude confidence, seeing this strong character looking adoringly up at this poised and glamorous woman, speaks to Maddy’s need for a compassionate role model.Īfter discovering her best friend Cassie’s ( Sydney Sweeney) blatant betrayal, continuing in her secret relationship with Nate, Maddy once again retreats to the fantastical universe of Samantha’s closet, slipping into the 1965 Norman Norell confection (all while the camera pans to a Nanny-cam within the wardrobe). When Samantha comes home from an event with her husband donning the glittering purple frock, Maddy helps unzip her dress while looking at Samantha in awe. Performing her very own little fashion montage after putting Theo to bed, Maddy’s dress-up skit speaks to the character’s often veiled innocence while simultaneously representing all she wishes to achieve. Finding an unexpected affection for the child, her favorite element to her new career endeavor is sneaking into his mother Samantha’s ( Minka Kelly) impressive closet, filled to the brim with archival couture pieces to die for, from Mugler to Dior. After ending the violent relationship, Maddy finds a bit of independence in babysitting a little boy named Theo, who has outrageously wealthy parents. With a tumultuous home life, Maddy finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship with Nate Jacobs ( Jacob Elordi) that she fervently hopes will one day bring her love and stability. As Zendaya’s character Rue narrates, “Maddy would never say it out loud, especially not today because everyone’s so political, but she never really had any desire to have a career…or job.” When we first meet Maddy, we quickly learn that this character is a girl who, while she does not wish to work, hopes to one day find herself in the lap of luxury. Serving as a conduit for Maddy’s character development and personal growth, the dress symbolizes who Maddy wishes she could be and eventually, who she decides she’s going to be. Said to have been made during the designer’s most innovative time of his career in 1965, the dress is the perfect fit for Maddy’s storyline. American designer Norman Norell’s sequin evening dress has become a character in and of itself in the series’ sophomore season. While certainly used to translate a character’s outward persona, wardrobe choices often have the ability to add to the storyline more than viewers may realize.įor costume designer Heidi Bivens, fashion is never to be underestimated. With Euphoria’s big season 2 finale airing tonight on HBO, we thought we’d take the opportunity to muse over the intricacies of the hit drama’s meticulous storyline, specifically unpacking Maddy Perez’s royal purple Norman Norell 1965 mermaid sequin evening gown that has made a few appearances throughout the season.Īfter spending the last season finding solace and a sense of escape within her boss’ palatial, couture-filled closet, Maddy Perez (played by Alexa Demie) is given the support, encouragement, and permission to thrive in a way that she’s always needed.Ĭostumes often represent far more than merely a captivating visual tool.
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