That's the most sophisticated excuse to rewatch all of the Shrek movies I've ever seen.

My unemployed friend on a Tuesday night:

You can find short films, historical reviews, comedy skits, and now Shrek on this channel, which just goes to show that much like an onion, Karolina has layers.

POV: you just went to have drinks with a quiet co worker and you asked her about her interests

I think the mixture of costumes from various eras works well in the universe because not all of the fairytales are from the same century- It makes perfect sense that there would be influences from different time periods.

This is unironically my favourite genre of video, analyzing non-serious media that are loosely connected to a historical setting in a super scrutinizing historical lens

Its so nice of Karolina to give a shoutout to unknown movies like Shrek

"The fairy godmother's dress... it's giving Wish" Underrated joke.

"Fiona's dress is what i wished camilla's coronation dress was" deserves a 'the best most creative diss that is also just a very true statement' award

Do i need a breakdown of Shrek's costumes? No. Do i want it? Fuck yes!!!!!

I almost spit out my drink at "made for a human, not made from a human" 🤣

Absolutely love how Charming put on a Shrek cosplay outfit to convince Fiona. Meanwhile the real Shrek is out here getting to wear clothes that are made to fit him now and choosing something a little different! Kinda cute detail :)

Karolina is gonna start her own Polish version of either Dreamworks or Disney and EVERY last costume in every film she produces WILL always be historically accurate, no matter how trivial it might seem to many.

Karolina: "Feline fashion is an entirely different thing..." Also Karolina: *reviews the Victorian fit of ducks* 😅😅😂😂🤣🤣🤣🙈

Doris' makeup is directly copied from a style commonly worn by drag queens in the pageant scene from the 1980s to the early 2000s

Our mediaeval studies professor actually used Shrek to explain the archetypes and story models of heroic epic I hope she finds this video. She's going to love it

"We're not reviewing fun" - Karolina Zebrowska. My new favourite quote, also probably a good sentiment to live by - fun is subjective.

Shrek is love. Shrek is life.

Ok so question? If only Shrek's little vest belonged to a human: Is there someone in town who is making ogre sized clothing or is Shrek into handsewing linen shirts and shoemaking?

shreks li'l vest, i have decided personally, is either a crop top vest situation for fashion purposes, or a practical sports bra to keep the girls in place. the sports bra makes sense to me if we're going period, because anything supportive like a corset or stayswould be worn outside the shift or chemise or undershirt, and Shrek is not concerned with people being around, so it would be the equivalent of him walking around in bootyshorts and a sports bra today. (this is a joke dont come for me i do not think it is genuinely a supportive garment but haha funny)

"Let's talk about Humpty-Dumpty" was the laugh I needed this afternoon.

They really let the fashion historians and character concept artists/designers go wild here lol

I'm actually shocked at how accurate these clothes were, especially the first movie where they all also seemed to match the roughly the same century. When a kids animation movie does historical clothing better than some costume drama's .... >.

Karolina now has to rate the costumes in the film with *undoubtedly the best Polish dubbing ever done* - Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra

The thiught of Karolina bringing up Shrek randomly in conversations is cracking me up

13:12 "We're not reviewing fun in this video" I respect her professionalism

I'm a Viking reenactor and within the group I'm part of we figured out a way to make authentic Viking age Shrek kit. I took up this task with glorious purpose and have made a brown wool jerkin (since leather is not suitable for such garments, and it's based on wool fragments from Hedeby) and will be making hose in order to make this early medieval ogre into a reality

Thank you, meme mom, for delivering the quality content we all deserve.

1:04 not only did it start development in the 90s, the late great Chris Farley was the original voice of Shrek and he had allegedly done like 95% of the movie when he passed away forcing them to recast Mike Myers in the role which totally changed the tone of the film!

5:42 “Why he kinda…” AYO KAROLINA 😂😂

The surprisingly historically accurate fashion added so much personality and charm to the franchise and i don't even know if it was intentional because the making of the movie was so heavily motivated by spite toward Michael Eisner's Disney. Being "Shreked" (moved from the Prince of Egypt crew to the Shrek crew) was even used as a punishment from what i heard.

Ok, weird thing I just noticed. Charming's outfit in the third movie looks _really_ similar to the one Harald (Fiona's dad) wore back when he was human; so... do you think when the Prince took over the reign, he also got access to the king's wardrobe? Is he wearing the King's old clothes?

This is the kind of Shrek discourse I go on to the internet for

historical drama costume drinking game: take a shot whenever you see a minor/background character who's more accurately dressed than the main characters

I laughed so hard at the Humpty Dumpty call out video that I coughed up blood like a frail late 18th century spinster with late-stage consumption

Karolina is love; Karolina is life.

You know, if Karolina was Blonde, she could probably pull off the Goldilocks look from Puss in Boots 2

This was an unexpected topic, but you served it well! The costumes really do give an air of "high school play". I always thought Shrek's vest was made from gator skin, hence the texture. Maybe it was his when he was younger, and he kept wearing it despite his body growing. Stylistically it helps emphasize his large, onion-shaped belly, too.

I think Karolina just single handedly saved the world by making this

Timing literally could not have been more perfect, I just started rewatching these movies after noticing they're on Hulu. I've just finished the first and I gotta say it aged amazingly well, I like even it more as an adult than I did as a kid

This is it. This is peak KZfaq. It won’t get any better than this.

this video was great, im definitely sending to so many of my friends, but hearing "pixarized" about pib 2 was so sad bestie 😭 the movie is definitely sony animation inspired, like spiderverse and mitchells v the machines 😭

1:18 in one of the movies Fiona's father complained about an old crusade wound acting up so it could be after the 15th century (or 1291 if we assume he was talking about the crusades to Jerusalem if Jerusalem even exists in the Shrek universe) there was also an anti-ottoman "crusade" which ended around 1699 so it could be 17th or even 18th century

“It’s just not doing it for me. It’s giving Spirit. It’s giving Wish.” 😆😆😆😆 Jeez, Karolina. I mean I agree, but don’t have to come for the artist’s existence 😆

Ironically, I just happen upon a Bardcore rendition of Holding Out for a Hero. Someone in the comment section pointed out that it was the historically accurate Shrek. The music video is gloriously animated in the medieval style paintings. For those who wanted to check it out, it was on the channel of the artist by the name Hildegard von Blingin'

Imagine if Last Wish's plot and overall quality was combined with old Shrek costume designs, how much of a powerful movie it would be!

I seem to remember seeing Mike Myers on a talk show saying he had a Scottish driver during the filming tell him, "I heard your accent, Michael, and you sound like crap!"😂

This is the first time I see someone complain about the animation in Puss in Boots 2. And to compare it to Pixar.... Damn...

shrek, a cinematic masterpiece

This is the kind of niche obscure topic that I come to KZfaq for. I'm ready!

The armour of the Duloc Knights in the first Shrek movie is also actually a pretty good fit for the 15th century, a lot of it seems to be inspired by german gothic plate, you also get a lot of sallets.

This is the crossover of two passions which I did not EVER see coming. Now it’s here i will think of nothing else.

As an animation student, this is really fun to watch! I would even say it's... educational 😂😂

Puss in Boots was added as a Latin/Hispanic character. It didn't dawn on me that other cultures wouldn't be aware that Puss in Boots is based off his voice actor's former role. Antonio Banderas played Zorro in 1998. Zorro would draw a 'Z' with a sword the same way Puss in Boots drew a 'P' into the tree in Shrek 2. [Edited: 6:06 timestamp]

No one else going to comment on the green earrings and green shirt? It’s a nice little nod to Shrek while talking about Shrek. I’m here for it. Great fit. 😌

The hero we need, not the hero we deserve 🙌 This was amazing 😂

knew isntantly i had to drop everything and watch this

Shrek, the original book, is a Jewish book. I chose to believe that the vest is a nod to later forced-dress wool hats Jews were made to wear in Eastern Europe, where Shrek's author's parents are from.

I notice a sever lack of attention given to Donkey's period accurate fashion sense. He is never contrasted against the setting, other characters, or what a donkey's fit would have been in any of the periods. aSS tier

This makes me wonder, what would the Polish equivalent of a Scottish accent be? Is there a dialect that would fit the same vibe?? Kashubian? Idk 🤷🏻‍♂️ Edit: I cannot finish this comment without shouting out the real star of this show, Meme Mom's green earrings 🥰💚

OMG, I never knew how much I needed this ranking list for the fashion in Shrek until I got the notification! Great way to start off another Monday, and I can't wait to see what you have to say for Fairy Godmother 🥰

I missed these "rating the historical accuracy" videos!

I loved this video, that random zoom on Donkey when talking about Fiona's dress ROFL

"Shrek's shoes are so delicious" is a sentence I never thought I'd hear and I love it

I ADORE the art style of the new Puss in Boots movie. It’s almost a painting at times

I rewatched the first two Shrek movies recently and was curious about the historical accuracy of the clothing so this truly was exactly what I needed hahaha

Karolina you should rate costumes from LOTR, Hobbit and infamous ROP . Not by historical accuracy but just your preferences. There is so much variety that I think it would be fun to analyse some of them

I'd argue that Puss In Boots: The Last Wish's animation style takes a lot of its inspiration from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which is a Sony property NOT a Disney/Pixar property. I personally really like the new animation style because it reminds me more of a painting, but that's just my opinion.

All Critics: "Puss in Boots 2's animation shows a further trend in the animation industry to move away from the estetic Pixar established for the industry and seems incapable of moving away from. We are about to enter an era where DreamWorks looks better than Pixar!" Karolina: "The new Puss in Boots just looks so Pixar"

I like the idea that the vest was originally a human's! Very cool and probably lore accurate. I always thought his shirt was literally burlap lol

I can't believe you haven't talked about Donkey's drip.

Lol the red carpet reporter was just Joan Rivers, so her outfit looked like some of Joan Rivers more iconic 80s and 90s fits Edit: Thanks for sacrificing yourself for our entertainment, Karolina!

Shrek far far away idol is my favourite period piece ❤️

Have you tried reviewing The Swan Princess? Not the ballet, there was a series of animated features made in the 90's, the first one being in 1994, i think. I'd really like your opinion on it.

„nothing to do with renaissance, everything to do with slaying to the max“ 😂

Thank you for your contribution to the ever growing ecosystem of content and research into the Shrek movies and their subsequent cultural impact 🙏

The reporter was the iconic Joan Rivers ❤️… Also the little kid with the lollipop was giving me tweedledum and tweedledee…

Karolina. You would have a blast designing for an animation movie. Such fun.

Shrek 2 is the best Shrek movie, not only the clothes designs are clever, but the design of everything is clever! Like honestly, Farbuck Coffee, the "VERSARCHERY" luxury shop, the road signs that say "Halt" instead of Stop. The Sir Justin poster in Fiona's bedroom, The movie theatre with the Robin Hood movie poster that says Lethal Arrow 4, the red carpet gala with the golden knight statues that look like oscars. the "Knights" cop TV program, where they have arbalets instead of guns, hot air baloons instead of helicopter and actual pepper grinder for the pepper spray. Even the fricking Hollywood inspired "Far Far Away" sign. Just love this movie so much. Also the toy in the kid's menu at "Burger Prince" being a litteral battle axe! Comedy gold!

I think his leather vest is supposed to be made of crocodile skin. While crocodiles were I believe introduced to 5th or even 12th century private menageries, probably imported from Northwest or East Africa in places like Egypt or the Mali Empire or as far as India

Yeah I saw much Shrek as my daughter grew up. I asked her if she was embarrassed to be named Fiona because of it cause you know, troll, and she said no she loved it Everyone did call her princess Fiona. Like in her head "I AM A PRINCESS " really took root for her. Actually as an adult she actually looks like princess Fiona only short hair. Sometimes she has alopecia but.... As a kid I found this little head band with a middle ages kinda headdress with built in braids. She was princess Fiona. That was her hat while she had alopecia as a little kid. I forgot about that.

Ahhh! ❤️😍 You showed Giuliano de' Medici's portrait. I've always thought that Lord Farquaad looked exactly like Lorenzo il Magnifico, which happens to be Giuliano's brother. Thank you for the 15 minutes of pure entertainment. I'm here for this kind of content 😍

The saddest thing is that goddamn Shrek, of all things, has more accurate medieval/renaissance/whatever costumes than most modern "realistic" historical movies, which so often go for the leather/black/cool aesthetic in order to... look less silly for modern audiences I guess?

Unhinged. I love it.

Just about time for karolina to rate costumes from THE cinematic masterpiece

I am sorry, but bringing Shrek in conversations is always a good look!

“But we’re not here to rate fun” absolutely took me out 😂 loved this style of video, being super serious about smth non serious 😌

I clicked so fast, this needed to be analyzed. 😆 Thank you for giving these masterpieces the attention they deserve!!! 😭

I'm kind of surprised how historically cohesive and somewhat accurate the costumes are; especially since everything else in the movies are so anachronistic

In Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the fashion term you were looking for to describe the "rented look" peasant costumes is Renaissance Faire. Those were depictions of the classic Renaissance Faire booth worker or peasant member-of-the-cast costumes. Not historically accurate by any means but still giving off that "old" vibe.

I think Shrek's vest really just serves the purpose of harmonising the character's look and emphasizing his size, it doesn't look like a human vest because it's obviously made of some swamp beast's skin.

yessssss as a student Interior Designer I can't help but also notice the furniture and architectural motifs in the movies, and verify whether it's historically accurate or not

I never knew they made so many films or even that Shrek was based on a book!😀

I HAVE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO FASTER 😍 I’m a huge Shrek fan, but I also love studying historical fashion, so I’ve been dying for a video like this analyzing the ✨absolutely iconic✨looks from this series. Thank you so much Karolina!

Thank you! I have been waiting for you to do this since FOREVER.

Thank you for this! I just re-watched Shrek last week and I didn't know I needed this

Thank you Karolina for starting my week with some serious giggles!

I'd love to see you spot trends in tech based in what you can see in the colors, textures, etc

This is the kind of content I needed. Thank you