A conscious decision was made in Julie Taymor's adaptation of Shakespear's The Tempest (2010) to incorporate contemporary accessories into the period costumry. In particular the Milan dress that Prospera (Helen Mirren) wears is laden with modern zippers as are the outfits of her brother King Alonzo (David Strathairn), Stefano (Alfred Molina) and Antonio (Chris Cooper). This recalls the sneakers in Marie Antoinette's closet, albeit a directorial gag.
