The costumes for the biographical movie directed by Martin Scorsese were created by costume designer Sandy Powell. Even though the movie was based on real people, the designer wasn’t going to copy their looks, but rather took it as an inspiration to create something that these people would wear in reality. Powell went to many costume houses where she would pick pieces of clothing and accessories that she believed would fit a certain character. The woman believed that not only images but certain things too can add to the creation of the character.