When asked why “Schitt’s Creek” has resonated so profoundly with fans, O’Hara deadpanned, “Timing is really important in comedy.”
“When we were all developing our characters, I said, ‘I’d like to wear a wig depending on my mood.’ It kind of scared everyone at the beginning, like ‘Wait a minute, how much work are you asking the hair department to do and how much planning is there?’ And I said, ‘No, it’s according to how she feels that day.’” “I suggested, or actually begged for it,” O’Hara said about her character’s wigs. The Canadian actress also suggested to Levy that her character should have a rotating assortment of wigs. O’Hara herself was highly involved in her character’s development, taking inspiration from fashion icon Daphne Guinness - whose Alexander McQueen-heavy style consists of mostly black-and-white and oversize accessories. “In a year when people in lockdown had a hard time finding a reason to not wear the same clothes every day, it was fun to see someone like Moira, who essentially is in lockdown with her family but gets up and finds a reason to look amazing.” “Wearing those clothes makes you not just feel different, but it changes your posture and everything about yourself,” O’Hara said of the show’s costumes, which were chosen by Levy and costume designer Debra Hanson, some of them sourced from resale sites. rose-colored diamonds.Īlthough “Schitt’s Creek” came to an end last fall, the show is still resonating with audiences for its sharp humor, lovable characters and high-fashion wardrobe. Gelwicks and O’Hara have paid homage to Moira Rose in subtle ways throughout the awards season, including with a custom Vera Wang Golden Globes look that featured a rose print fabric, and an Elie Saab black tiered dress worn with Jacob & Co. “In a time when so many of us - myself included - are hungry for escapism, fashion and something to bring us out of our bubbles, I have been able to lean into that with her looks,” said Gelwicks. Gelwicks and O’Hara began working together prior to the 2019 Emmys, marking the first time the actress has worked with a fashion stylist. O’Hara worked with stylist Andrew Gelwicks for the SAGs, as she has all virtual awards season. Catherine O’Hara in custom Thom Browne for the 2021 SAG Awards.