Marvel Reveals X-Men Hellfire Gala 2022 Costume Designs

Wolverine

"I went for a pop-punk vibe with Laura's design — Rina Sawayama, Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, mixed with Frank Quitely's very cool New X-Men aesthetic," Dauterman reveals.

Scarlet Witch

"Wanda is one of my favorite characters, so I jumped at the chance to design her!" Dauterman recalls. "I leaned into magical iconography and referenced a few of Scarlet Witch's past costumes — plus nods to her son Wiccan, and to her sister Polaris (from the MAGNETO: DARK SEDUCTION era)."

Doctor Doom

"Doom is pretty over-the-top generally, so I picked fashion elements to heighten that — going for a baroque, regal look," Dauterman explains. "He's got a heavy fur cloak with train, a Roman toga-inspired sash, and a more decorative mask."

She-Hulk

"I designed a Chanel-inspired logo symbol for Jen — and tried to emphasize her muscles by contrasting them with delicate things: flowy fabric, thin heels, pearls," Dauterman says.

Gambit

"I tried to strike a balance between sexy and sleazy — an even more rakish take on Gambit's classic costume," Dauterman explains.

Black Widow

"I did some variations of this as a dress, but I like it best as a catsuit — sleek and sexy, but also stealthy," Dauterman recalls. "The face covering is a nod to Natasha's look in her first appearance."

Spider-Man

"This is meant to be a more dramatic, futuristic version of a Spider-Man costume," Dauterman says. "The bodysuit recedes in darkness, so the glowing spider symbol and geometric accents pop."

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Havok

"This look merges Alex's classic black-and-white costume with his 90s X-Factor look—I love that costume!" Dauterman shares. "The ridges on the sleeves and shoes are meant to reference the rings of Havok's powers, and the X at the neck echoes a bowtie."

Iceman

"Iceman's jumpsuit and boots are ice, an extension of his body, instead of clothes on top," Dauterman explains. "I wanted Bobby to have something slick and chic — inspired by Versace."

Synch

"I wanted to give Synch a costume that referenced his powers, and felt modern. Plus, I think red is his color — and a nod to Generation X," Dauterman reveals.

Magik

"A Darkchild pantsuit! I wanted to play with Illyana's demon imagery — with a Mugler, Gaga, McQueen twist," Dauterman says.