Hot Topic Unveils New Beauty and the Beast Inspired Collection
By Ani Bundel
Beauty and the Beast has inspired a brand new clothing collection from Hot Topic, including a prom-esque gown based on the ballroom scene.
Beauty and the Beast had their London red carpet opening last night, ahead of the March 17th premiere here in the United States. But the hype for the movie has already reached a peak over here, with fans looking for Harry Potter easter eggs in every clip, and Emma Watson hitting the interview circuit hard.
One of the biggest draws of the movie is seeing the once animated creations brought to life on screen in live action, including the transfigured staff, the castle, and of course, *that dress.* (You know the one we’re talking about.) But Hot Topic has done us one better. They’ve gone ahead and taken Belle’s iconic golden gown and made a real “real life” version of it, one you can purchase and wear to prom yourself this spring.
The looks were revealed yesterday by Entertainment Weekly.
But the golden gown isn’t the only one available for purchase. You can also get the Little Red Riding Hood look
And her white jacket look, which, to my eyes is very Emma Watson more than it is very “Belle.”
There’s a couple of other dresses too, more day looks than prom fare.
And of course, the boys aren’t totally left out. This is clearly meant to be the guy’s answer to the Belle Golden Gown dress, since it’s based off of the Beast’s outfit in the same scene.
The collection goes on sale today at the Hot Topic website. But if you’re not into these looks, never fear. As EW reminds us:
"The store’s Beauty and the Beast merchandise goes beyond clothing — Hot Topic will also sell official licensed items including T-shirts, accessories, collectibles, and more."
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Beauty and the Beast opens in the US on March 17th, 2017.