You hear the phrase “they just don’t make movies like this anymore” thrown around a lot, but every time I re-watch Josie and the Pussycats, I really mean it. This box-office-flop-turned-cult classic is top among a class of hyper-creative, undeniably fun films that ruled the turn of the century. It’s a shockingly prophetic story critiquing American consumerism that unfolds within a hyper-stylized comic-book world complete with colorful Y2K costumes. For the 25th anniversary, I spoke with costume designer Leesa Evans about fitting the band's personalities to their wardrobe and the importance of low-rise jeans.
—Maxwell Rabb, associate culture editor
