
The world was rocked last week to learn of the death of actress Catherine O’Hara.
One of my favorite characters she played was Moira Rose from Schitt’s Creek.
Her outlandish behavior and accent were matched only by her outfits.
Debra Hanson is the Emmy-winning costume designer behind the iconic fashion of Moira Rose.

Moira obviously favored black.


She was inspired by crows, as witnessed by her many feathers.



Hanson designed her wardrobe to be “too much is never enough,” featuring bold patterns and statement accessories.

Her hair style and color changed dramatically through the series, as well as the episode. She even named each of them!

Her wig collection was a specific request from actress Catherine O’Hara to define the character.

One of my favorite nonsensical quotes from Moira Rose seems quite fitting with her passing…
“How mercurial is life…we all imagine being carried from the ashes by the goddess Artemis and here I get a balatron from Barnum & Bailey.”