This week:Rocketmancostume designer Julian Day.

“Rather than just reproducing, we amped them up, changed them…. “Dexter went to meet Elton at his house….

He took [concept] photos and sat with Elton, and showed him the outfits.

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Courtesy of Paramount (2); David Appleby/Paramount

Elton was like, ‘HaveI worn this?'”

He understood it all and loved it all.”

“That jacket is absolutely tiny….

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I didnt think it would fit on him, but Taron managed!”

“Theres an evolution of the artist.

That idea that you could become a different person….Heunderstood that costumes can become a character!”

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Courtesy of Paramount; David Appleby/Paramount

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Courtesy of Paramount; Gavin Bond/Paramount

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Courtesy of Paramount; David Appleby/Paramount