The Quantico Wardrobe Wars
Priyanka Chopra may be a global fashion icon today, but back on the set of Quantico, she wasn’t exactly treating designer threads with kid gloves. Celebrity stylist Cary Tauben recently opened up about working with the actress on the hit American series, and his stories paint a picture of a star who prioritised performance over price tags.
Tauben, who styled Priyanka during the show’s run, recalled that she was famously ‘rough on clothes’. Action sequences meant intense physicality, and the wardrobe often bore the brunt of her commitment to the role.
Authenticity Over Expensive Shoes
One particularly vivid memory involves a pair of shoes worth nearly Rs 95,000. According to the stylist, Priyanka would kick doors and stomp around during scenes to keep the action authentic, completely unfazed by the cost of the footwear.
This wasn’t a one-time incident either. Tauben described her as someone who would damage expensive pieces without a second thought, all in the name of making the scene look real. For a show like Quantico, which required her to play an FBI agent in high-stakes situations, that kind of dedication was exactly what the role demanded.
A Stylist’s Take on Dedication
Far from criticising her, Tauben seemed to admire Priyanka’s no-nonsense approach. He noted that her focus was always on the character, not on preserving the clothes for the after-party. It’s a trait that many in the industry appreciate – a star who gets into the grit rather than worrying about wardrobe malfunctions.
Priyanka herself has often spoken about her intense preparation for Quantico, including training and stunts. This latest BTS anecdote only adds to the legend of a Bollywood girl who took on Hollywood with sheer hard work – and a few battered shoes along the way.