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Thats what we do as concept artists, because were all storytellers."

They wanted to take her existing suit from Captain America: Civil War and add something to it.

A collage of two images. The image on the left shows Natasha Romanoff with blond hair wearing a dark tactical vest. The image on the right shows Yelena Belova wearing the same vest overtop a white suit.

When I came up with the tactical vest, they liked that idea, so thats what stuck."

And, of course, the vest became a thing."

Youre also thinking, What is the story behind what shes wearing?

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So once you tell it, it gives it deeper meaning."

When I designed them, they were very tight, tactical suits.

Janys additions just add so much more."

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What details might fans have not known to comprehend on first viewing?

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.

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