How did ‘Palm Royale’ Get Those 1969 Looks? With A Lot of Perseverance and Concealer

How did ‘Palm Royale’ Get Those 1969 Looks? With A Lot of Perseverance and Concealer

As a devoted fan of all things glamour and retro, I must say that the makeup and hair department of Palm Royale has truly outdone themselves. The team led by Tricia Sawyer and Karen Bartek has masterfully captured the essence of 1960s Palm Beach, channeling the timeless charm of Slim Aarons’ photography into every frame.


As a passionate admirer, I draw my inspiration directly from the captivating 1960s photography by Slim Aarons for our makeup and hair transformations at Palm Royal. This iconic era serves as my muse, especially when working with the exceptional talents like Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin, and Leslie Bibb on this project.

“According to Sawyer, Aaron beautifully encapsulated the spirit of Palm Beach during that era,” Sawyer told THR. “His books were a constant reference for me, and there are also online videos featuring society women from that time in Palm Beach which I found useful.”

As a dedicated fan, I’m diving into the captivating world of “Palm Royale,” where I play Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons, an aspiring newcomer yearning for acceptance in Palm Beach’s elite circles. This intriguing series, with a promising second season on the horizon, showcases a unique tribute to iconic actresses and style icons of the era, as pointed out by Bartek. My character, Maxine, sports a striking resemblance to Sharon Tate’s elegant locks, while Dinah, played by Bibb, pays homage to Barbara Parkins and Jackie Onassis with her chic bob.

Sawyer and Bartek looked through Pinterest, magazines, and films from 1969 for additional inspiration regarding hairstyles and makeup. According to Sawyer, they selected colors that would accentuate rather than overshadow the world that writer-producer Abe Sylvia had built.

Bartek crafted wigs and hairpieces for every member of the cast. Occasionally, multiple styles were needed during a single day of filming, which proved to be quite demanding. “Certain appearances were undeniably more complicated, especially when we began layering hairpieces onto wigs,” she explains. “Jill occasionally utilized two or three wigs for just one look for Allison’s character. Each character possessed a unique appearance, and they all varied significantly from one another. We aimed to preserve the same iconic feel for each character while maintaining the vibrant 1969 Palm Beach aesthetic.”

Both Sawyer and Bartek mentioned that intense summer heat was a hurdle during the entire production process. “Sometimes, temperatures soared over 100 degrees as we labored inside tiny tents,” Bartek explained. In contrast, Sawyer recollected the need to ensure the actors remained “comfortable, well-groomed, and sunscreened” throughout the project. Contrary to popular belief, the show was not filmed in Palm Beach; instead, it took place in Los Angeles, as filming there without a permit is prohibited for producers.

According to Sawyer, the aspect that proved most difficult for him was having Kristen Wiig present in every single scene, from start to finish. Meanwhile, Josh Lucas was simultaneously working on “Yellowstone” and needed to maintain historically accurate sideburns for both productions. During our flashback scenes set in the ’40s, Kenny Niederbaumer was responsible for hiding Lucas’ sideburns entirely, while Marissa Lafayette and Kenny also covered Ricky Martin’s numerous tattoos daily, particularly during pool scenes where he appeared shirtless.

Throughout the performance, lashes, nails, and sun-kissed tones remained uniform, along with the application of pastel hues. KISS press-on nails proved to be a valuable asset for our supporting cast members, as Sawyer pointed out.

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2024-08-21 21:54