BREAKING NEWS
OK LogoPHOTOS

OK! Exclusive: The Costume Designer on The Mindy Project Shares His Fave Looks!

Mindy Fashion 11
Source: Fox

Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:13 p.m. ET

Link to FacebookShare to XShare to Email

Dr. Mindy Lahiri of The Mindy Project has all the makings of an awesome best friend. She's very funny, she loves talking about boys, and she would probably let you borrow clothes from her enviable closet. Costume designer Salvador Perez chatted about his favorite looks from the show and the best parts of dressing Mindy Kaling.

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 6
Source: Fox

Mindy's clothes tell a story: "She has a good life. It's very colorful, it's very put together. She takes care of herself."

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 2
Source: Fox

What's the name for the Mindy Lahiri look? Salvador calls it "bright, eclectic New York chic."

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 1
Source: Fox

Salvador's favorite outfit from season one was this bold look from her date with Seth Rogen: "I loved those colors on her."

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 3
Source: Fox

"The things you could never get away with on normal television, I get away with on her!"

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 4
Source: Fox

Salvador's favorite brands for Mindy include designers who have a good "color aesthetic," like Kate Spade, Ellen Tracy, C. Wonder, and Trina Turk (who designed dress).

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 9
Source: Fox
MORE ON:
Mindy Kaling

"I love her in yellow or bright green. On anybody else, it would look ridiculous. On her, it's magical and rich!"

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Ok_090213_mindy project green

"She loves texture in her clothes. If there's a pattern on a pinafore, she won't wear it with a white blouse. We'll do a bright contrasting color. It just reads better on camera."

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 5
Source: Fox

How will Mindy's look be updated for season two? "It changes slightly just because fashion changes. It's a different palette," says Salvador. "Last year it was dark jewel tones; this year it's bright jewel tones!"

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 7
Source: Fox

As for that controversial season finale haircut (a wig in real life), Salvador was a fan. "I loved it! I was like, Please don't take it off. I made her wear it to press events because it was so cute."

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Mindy Fashion 10
Source: Fox

The short hair changed up her styling a bit. "We did jeweled collars and things to accentuate it. You'll see a lot more open necklines, because we wanted to frame the haircut."

Article continues below advertisement

Mindy Lahiri Fashion

Ok_090213_mindy project ed weeks

Aside from Mindy, Salvador's favorite character to dress is Jeremy. "I love a man in a suit, and Ed Weeks just wears a suit so beautifully."

Article continues below advertisement
Mindy Fashion 11
Source: Fox

One more update for season two—Mindy has majorly slimmed down.

"She's lost 15 lbs, as part of the storyline. She was in Haiti! She has this newfound confidence."

Advertisement

Want OK! each day? Sign up here!

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2024 OK!™️. A DIVISION OF EMPIRE MEDIA GROUP INC. OK! is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.