"The Kardashians, Heidi Klum and the singer Janelle Monae fall into the first category. For weeks, Kim has been sharing pictures of her cobweb-adorned hallway as she gears up for her annual party, Klum has been hosting her own Heidiween for more than 20 years, with her costumes getting more elaborate each time, and this week Monae told Vogue that Halloween is her creative playground."
"For those of us in the latter group, these Halloween high achievers are enough to make us want to switch off the lights and pretend not to be in when trick-or-treaters start hammering on the door. But don't panic. There is still time to impress. A costume that riffs on the zeitgeist is perfect for a last-minute party invitation. A sort of IYKYK insider nod, it gives the illusion of having thought deeply about your look, resulting in instant cultural cachet."
"The group of thieves who broke into the Louvre recently, stealing more than 76m worth of jewels while wearing security vests, have given us one of the easiest costume ideas for Halloween. Just pop on your hi-vis cycling vest and pile on all the jewellery you own. If you have a tiara lying around from a hen do, pop that on too. Very Empress Eugenie."
People approach Halloween in two ways: meticulous planners who coordinate costumes and parties weeks ahead, and last-minute improvised celebrants who pull simple items from their wardrobes on the night. High-profile figures such as Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe exemplify elaborate, highly produced costumes and parties; Monáe recently recreated Dr Seuss's Cat in the Hat with a mechanical tail. A zeitgeist-based costume provides an easy, culturally tuned last-minute option that reads as intentional without shopping. A recent jewel heist at the Louvre suggests a simple look: wear a hi-vis cycling vest, layer all available jewellery and add a tiara for comic regality.
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