In Marvel Comics, the Hellfire Gala has become an event that lets Marvel's famous characters show off some high fashion. It's also a major crossover event allowing characters from different Marvel stories to interact. In fact, the Hellfire Gala must certainly be an event, as even actor Jon Hamm himself makes an appearance.
Many of the characters appear in outfits based in some part on their iconic costumes. There are usually a few in-jokes to the history of the characters hidden in the details and accessories. Despite this, many of the costumes are designed with all sorts of historical and cultural elements.
10 Captain America Wears An All-American Pinstripe Suit
The original Captain America, Steve Rogers wears a classic pinstripe suit at the Hellfire Gala. The outfit has a historical look to it, which makes sense, as Steve Rogers is a character known for his chronological age being slightly more than his biological one. Rogers' slicked-back hair and black tie also give him an air of formality.
Rogers' outfit also contains a red and blue motif, reflecting him as Captain America. Faded shades of colors decorate the suit. In some scenes, Rogers also wears a red and blue jacket that showcases brighter versions of the colors.
9 Emma Frost Dons A Diamond-Themed Gown
Emma Frost is famous for her white costume, her title of the White Queen, and her ability to transform herself into diamonds. Frost appears in a dress that reflects these themes. The dress is covered in diamond-shaped cut-outs, prominently at her neckline, midriff, and even at her hips.
Emma's dress has no need for gloves, as the material covers her arms. The dress also ends in a slit that shows off Frost's boots. Befitting a "queen," gold trim is also added to the dress. The back of the dress also resembles peacock feathers. Emma pairs the look with ghostly white, platinum-blonde hair
8 Doctor Doom Favors A Regal Look
Doctor Doom dons a royal or imperial look with his Hellfire Gala outfit, down to the sash. Doom's most prominent feature is a large hooded cape that appears to be made of fur. While Doom's outfit mostly favors a green motif, there's a lot of gold trimming and accessories. Doom even wears gold boots.
Some features of Doctor Doom's jacket, such as the belt and collar, also suggest an East Asian influence. Doom even wears a special mask that is sleeker than his usual style, giving his look its finishing touch.
7 Sam Wilson Even Shined His Shield
Sam Wilson, once known as the Falcon, has taken on Captain America's mantle and is now showing off his Hellfire Gala outfit. Wilson appears to wearing a white shirt with a high collar, covered with a leathery black and red jacket.
Some of Wilson's accessories include a simple pair of black gloves and red, translucent sunglasses, adding a touch of 1970s chic to his formal outfit. In some artwork, Wilson's look isn't complete without his shield, which also comes in handy as a stand-out accoutrement.
6 Mary Jane Watson Is Pretty In Pink
Always stylish, Mary Jane Watson dons a pink and white dress with a slight dragon motif. Most of Watson's long dress is white, with a pink, flame-like shape at her neckline. The dress also contains a slit on the slide which can be seen from certain angles.
Watson also dons a pair of white armbands that match her dress and a serpentine open-collar necklace. Mary Jane's most prominent feature, however, is arguably a pair of pink pumps. Interestingly, when first seen, the pink parts of MJ's dress are as red as her hair. Unfortunately, as MJ attends the Hellfire Gala under Moira MacTaggert's control, the event isn't exactly a pleasant one.
5 Gwenpool Is Apparently A Sailor Moon Fan
In a brief cameo, Gwenpool dons a costume that might look more than a little familiar to anime fan, channeling Sailor Moon herself in her outfit. Gwenpool's top has a sailor fuku-inspired collar and bow, though it cuts off at the midriff. Gwenpool also dons long white gloves and boots.
Sailor Moon's most iconic feature, her odango buns, is even included in the ensemble. One stark difference is that Gwenpool favored pink over Sailor Moon's classic colors, almost bringing to mind Sailor Chibi Moon.
4 Jean Grey Looks Ethereal In Her Fantasy-Esque Dress
Jean Grey retains her trademark green color in her wardrobe, which famously adds a nice contrast to her fiery red hair. In fact, this ensemble even crowns Grey's reddish locks with an emerald-green diadem.
A long, diaphanous skirt hangs from Grey's golden belt, giving her an ethereal appearance. The skirt also has a long middle slit that shows off Grey's green and gold skirt and golden boots. The design is filled with minor, almost hidden, details, like Grey's golden shoulder pads.
3 She-Hulk Proves It's Easy To Be Green With Purple Parachute Pants
She-Hulk has often dressed in the color purple, and her Hellfire Gala ensemble is no exception. After all, purple adds a nice compliment to all the green. In her alter-ego, Jennifer Walters embraces a 1980s style, highlighted most with a pair of parachute pants.
Walters also makes use of accessories, wearing purple sunglasses and a chain belt complete with her initials hanging off. While most of the characters favor boots, some of which bleed into their outfits, Walters dons a pair of white pumps.
2 Synch Goes For The Iridescent Look
At the Hellfire Gala, many of the characters embrace a signature color and make it work. Synch went the opposite route and embrace all of them. The main body of Synch's costume is mostly dark red with black shadowing. However, it's filled with iridescent touches, from the trimming to Synch's shoes.
Interestingly, the interior of the outfit appears to be rainbow-colored, as seen in his collar. All the color is a reference to Synch's powerful aura from the comics, which often appears multicolored, now adapted to his outfit.
1 Scarlet Witch Shines Like A Star With A Celestial Motif
Wanda Maximoff's alter-ego is Scarlet Witch, so red is a requirement for her outfit. Maximoff's ensemble isn't too far off from her classic Scarlet Witch costume. Maximoff even dons a similar, if more elaborate, horned headdress.
The most prominent feature of Maximoff's outfit is a long cape, which resembles a purple, hazy sky full of stars. The cape also practically melts into Maximoff's dark hair. The look gives Maximoff an element of magic. The starry motif also appears, almost hidden, elsewhere throughout her outfit, including her heels.