How to transform household items into a brilliant 'Fifth Element' costume

Transforming into Leeloo Dallas is easier than you think.
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How to transform household items into a brilliant 'Fifth Element' costume
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In episode two of CineFix's DIY Costume Squad, Claire Max shows you how to make the iconic Leeloo Dallas suit from The Fifth Element with the help of DIY pro Dustin McLean.

Her tutorial uses household and thrift store items to recreate everything from Leeloo's suspenders to her multi pass, resulting in a costume worthy of the classic sci-fi film.

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A lover of satirical debate, wine and a good bowl of guac. Originally from Ethiopia, Mariya received a B.A. from Vassar College, where she studied international relations, with a regional focus on the Middle East and concentrations in political science, history and film.


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