Costumes

Costume designer Sandy Powell also faced the challenge of re-creating several different time periods, which she accomplished after intensive research. Her selections were influenced by the fact that cinematographer Philippe Rousselot lit the entire film with Chinese paper lanterns, providing a soft, almost candlelit ambiance. For much of her work, Powell chose "shot silk," mostly from India, which shimmers and changes color depending on its orientation to the light.

Color schemes chosen also closely reflect each character: Lestat is dressed in "cold" blues and silvers; Louis, in warmer, more earthy browns; and Claudia, in pastels, lilacs, pinks and purples. In addition, the character of Claudia remains a young girl physically, but must appear to age emotionally, and much of that maturation found expression through her wardrobe.

Says Powell, "The 1820s weren't too difficult, because the line of the clothing was very similar for children and adults, but when we got to the 1880s, Claudia definitely needed to be a miniature adult. " The 1880s proved to be Powell's favorite period, due to the elegance of fashion at the time.

All the principals' clothing and undergarments were produced by Powell's team of dressmakers at her Pinewood Studios workshop. Much additional embellishment was provided by painter MATHILDE SANDBERG, who worked on all the major wardrobe pieces, adding depth and shading to existing patterns and hand-dyeing some fabrics. Shoes were also hand-fabricated.

Geffen Pictures Presents A Film By Neil Jordan: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea and Christian Slater in "Interview With The Vampire," starring Kirsten Dunst. The vampire makeup and effects are by Stan Winston; the editor is Mick Audsley; and the production designer is Dante Ferretti. The director of photography is Philippe Rousselot, A.F.C., and the music is composed by Elliot Goldenthal. The co- producer is Redmond Morris. "Interview With The Vampire" has a screenplay by Anne Rice based on her novel. It is produced by David Geffen and Stephen Woolley and directed by Neil Jordan. Distributed by Warner Bros., A Time Warner Entertainment Company.