TYPES OF MURDER MYSTERY PARTY CHARACTERS

• Fashion Designer 

• Runway Model 

• Makeup Artist

• Stylist

• Photographer

• Magazine Editor

• Boutique Owner

• Fashion Blogger / Influencer

• Accessory Designer 

• Production Assistant

• Patternmaker / Seamstress

• Creative Director

• Hairstylist

• Makeup Artist

• Textile Designer/Tailor

• Publicist

• Theatrical Costume Design (film/theater)

• Fashion Critic

💅 Vogue & Villainy: Where Fashion Meets Fatality

Because beauty may be pain — but tonight, it’s probably murder.

In the world of high fashion, everyone’s got a secret under their sequins. From the visionary designers to the overworked assistants, this runway of suspects knows how to slay… sometimes literally.

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👗 Fashion Designer – The Drama Architect

Vibe: Bold, creative, and constantly sketching something no one asked for but everyone fears.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Black turtleneck, slim pants, scarf, statement glasses.

• Women: Oversized blazer or long cardigan, chunky jewelry, all-black outfit with a pop of color (preferably something shiny).
  Props: Sketchpad, measuring tape, fake fabric swatches, pen behind ear.
  Quirks:

• Gasps dramatically when someone mentions “fast fashion.”

• Yells “It’s a vision!” at random moments.

• Always half-listening — they’re sketching you.
  How to Act:

• Treat every sentence like it’s part of a creative manifesto.

• Refer to your ideas as “avant-garde” and “unappreciated genius.”
  Sayings:

“I don’t follow trends — I cause panic in them.”
“That murder weapon? Needs better design.”

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🕶️ Runway Model – The Flawless Enigma

Vibe: Graceful, aloof, probably hiding something behind the cheekbones.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Slim-fit shirt, dark jeans, designer jacket, confident silence.

• Women: Sleek dress or bodysuit, heels, hair slicked or styled dramatically.
  Props: Sunglasses (indoors), bottled water, fake runway invite.
  Quirks:

• Speaks in five-word sentences.

• Tilts head instead of answering questions.

• Poses when nervous.
  How to Act:

• Move like you’re always in slow motion.

• Treat doorways like runways.

• If accused — smirk and say, “It’s giving… not guilty.”
  Sayings:

“Tragic… but make it couture.”
“Sorry, I don’t walk — I arrive.”

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💄 Makeup Artist – The Blend Master

Vibe: Charming gossip who knows everyone’s flaws — inside and out.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Black tee, jeans, artist apron or tool belt.

• Women: Black fitted top, leggings, hair tied back, colorful brush pouch.
  Props: Makeup brushes, compact mirror, spray bottle labeled “Setting Spray (or Poison?)”
  Quirks:

• “Fixes” people’s looks mid-conversation.

• Whispers secrets while contouring.

• Critiques lighting constantly.
  How to Act:

• Speak in ASMR tones.

• Snap gum and side-eye people dramatically.

• Always compliment — but faintly insult — in the same breath.
  Sayings:

“I conceal, but I don’t lie.”
“Everyone’s a palette, darling.”

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✂️ Hairstylist / Cosmetologist – The Shear Genius

Vibe: High-energy perfectionist who could cut tension (and bangs) in seconds.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Black or white shirt, vest, ripped jeans, silver chains.

• Women: Fitted black outfit, smock or apron, bright lipstick, edgy hair.
  Props: Comb, spray bottle, round brush, fake scissors (safety please!).
  Quirks:

• Touches everyone’s hair without asking.

• Says “we could fix that” about anything.

• Talks fast — like a blow dryer on high.
  How to Act:

• Move constantly, spin chairs dramatically.

• Laugh at your own gossip.

• Offer “makeovers” to deflect suspicion.
  Sayings:

“Snip happens.”
“You’ll look killer after this trim.”

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🧥 Stylist – The Wardrobe Whisperer

Vibe: Always overdressed and underappreciated. Thinks three belts is a statement piece.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Patterned shirt, cropped jacket, funky sneakers.

• Women: Layered outfit with scarves, pins, and too many accessories.
  Props: Clothing rack tag, lint roller, measuring tape.
  Quirks:

• Adjusts everyone’s clothes mid-sentence.

• Says “It’s giving…” about everything.

• Refuses to sit in fear of wrinkles.
  How to Act:

• Snap fingers when frustrated.

• Critique outfits in a whisper, like it’s a sacred ritual.
  Sayings:

“Fashion fades, but shade is forever.”
“Don’t confuse comfort with style, sweetheart.”

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📸 Photographer – The Lens of Truth

Vibe: Sees everyone as a “subject.” Probably caught something they shouldn’t have.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Black jeans, graphic tee, cargo jacket.

• Women: Oversized blazer or denim jacket, black top, crossbody bag.
  Props: Camera (real or toy), flash, notebook labeled “shots to kill.”
  Quirks:

• Squints at people like they’re photos.

• Speaks only in visual metaphors.

• Refuses to delete “that one shot.”
  How to Act:

• Circle people like you’re framing them.

• Pretend to “capture” every clue.
  Sayings:

“Smile — or don’t. Shadows tell better stories.”
“Every frame hides something.”

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📰 Magazine Editor – The Judgment Authority

Vibe: Polished, powerful, terrifyingly calm. Never wrong (in their opinion).

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Tailored suit, monochrome look, power watch.

• Women: Pencil skirt, silk blouse, sleek bun, red lipstick.
  Props: Clipboard, red pen, coffee cup that says “Deadline Queen.”
  Quirks:

• Edits people’s grammar aloud.

• Raises an eyebrow instead of arguing.

• Refers to scandals as “cover stories.”
  How to Act:

• Speak slowly — every word lands like judgment.

• Never smile fully.

• When interrupted, whisper “Noted.”
  Sayings:

“You’re either trending… or terminated.”
“Fashion’s cruel. I just report it.”

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🛍️ Boutique Owner – The Polished Perfectionist

Vibe: Sweet to customers, savage in private.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Smart-casual — button-up shirt, dark jeans, shiny shoes.

• Women: Midi dress or chic blouse, statement earrings, flats.
  Props: Shopping bag, receipt pad, fake “SALE” sign.
  Quirks:

• Pretends to “just rearrange” displays during gossip.

• Uses retail politeness as a weapon.

• Calls everyone “hun.”
  How to Act:

• Smile sweetly while plotting.

• Flip price tags dramatically.
  Sayings:

“I can’t tell you where I got it — it’s exclusive.”
“Oh, you’re wearing that. Bold.”

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💋 Fashion Blogger / Influencer – The Clout Collector

Vibe: Lives online, but dies for engagement.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Designer logo tee, blazer, camera strap, “effortless” hair.

• Women: Matching set, sunglasses indoors, acrylic nails, designer dupe bag.
  Props: Phone tripod, ring light, fake “collaboration” notebook.
  Quirks:

• Takes selfies mid-sentence.

• Refuses to be seen without good lighting.

• Has 47 fake sponsorships.
  How to Act:

• Narrate your every move like a vlog.

• Say “content” in reverent tones.
  Sayings:

“This isn’t drama. It’s engagement.”
“Wait, do that again — my followers will eat this up.”

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💎 Accessory Designer – The Loud Innovator

Vibe: Overconfident, over-accessorized, over-caffeinated.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Patterned shirt, gold watch, chunky jewelry.

• Women: Statement earrings, bangles, colorful jacket.
  Props: Sketchbook, fake jewels, glue gun, craft scissors.
  Quirks:

• Jingles when they walk.

• Calls glitter “work dust.”

• Argues that “necklaces make the outfit and the alibi.”
  How to Act:

• Move dramatically — your jewelry should announce you.

• Touch people’s accessories like you’re inspecting them.
  Sayings:

“Darling, I accessorize my emotions.”
“Subtlety? Never heard of her.”

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🎬 Production Assistant – The Sleepless Saint

Vibe: The glue holding chaos together, and slowly losing it.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Hoodie, cargo pants, headset.

• Women: Jeans, sneakers, crossbody bag, messy bun.
  Props: Clipboard, walkie-talkie, coffee cup, schedule.
  Quirks:

• Runs everywhere.

• Knows everyone’s secrets by accident.

• Lives off caffeine and stress.
  How to Act:

• Panic quietly.

• Mutters “copy that” even off-duty.

• Tries to fix problems no one asked them to.
  Sayings:

“If I disappear, I’m editing.”
“Sleep is a concept, not a reality.”

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🧵 Patternmaker / Seamstress – The Silent Perfectionist

Vibe: Quiet, intense, and way too good with sharp objects.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Plain tee, suspenders, work apron, rolled sleeves.

• Women: Button-up shirt, fitted jeans, pins in hair or sleeves.
  Props: Tape measure, pin cushion, scissors (safe kind!), fabric scrap.
  Quirks:

• Mumbles measurements to themselves.

• Fixes people’s clothes without warning.

• Collects buttons “just in case.”
  How to Act:

• Move efficiently.

• Stare at people like they’re mannequins.
  Sayings:

“Everyone unravels eventually.”
“A good stitch hides many sins.”

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🎨 Creative Director – The Visionary (or Villain)

Vibe: Brilliant, intimidating, and possibly unhinged.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: All-black outfit, statement coat, dramatic scarf.

• Women: Structured dress or pantsuit, bold jewelry, fierce eyeliner.
  Props: Tablet, coffee cup, design sketches, fake NDA.
  Quirks:

• Interrupts people with “No. I see it differently.”

• Calls themselves “the muse.”

• Glares at lighting fixtures like they’ve betrayed them.
  How to Act:

• Speak in riddles.

• Treat compliments as expectations.

• Dramatically change topics mid-sentence.
  Sayings:

“Genius isn’t understood — it’s feared.”
“The murder was poorly styled, but I admire the effort.”

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Museum Curator / Arts Director – The Cultured Critic

Vibe: Exquisitely educated, impeccably dressed, and deeply offended by the existence of bad lighting. Speaks like every sentence belongs in an exhibit description. Equal parts intellect and insecurity.

Costume (from your closet):

• Men: Turtleneck, blazer, slim trousers, leather shoes, round glasses. Bonus: scarf and air of superiority.

• Women: High-waisted trousers or long skirt, silk blouse, bold jewelry, art-patterned scarf, chic flats or boots. Bonus: messy bun that somehow looks intentional.

Props & Accessories:

• Clipboard or notebook labeled “Exhibit Notes.”

• Fake museum brochure or invitation.

• Glasses on a chain, fountain pen, magnifying glass, or a guide badge.

• Coffee cup with “Cultural Icon” scribbled on it.

Quirks:

• Describes everything as if it’s a priceless artifact (“Ah yes, the rare 2020s partygoer — primitive yet loud.”)

• Corrects people’s pronunciation of foreign art terms.

• Gestures dramatically toward objects that don’t deserve it.

• Refers to their latest exhibit like it cured disease.

How to Act the Role:

• Speak with deliberate pauses, as though you expect applause after each sentence.

• When someone mentions the murder, respond with: “Tragic… but conceptually compelling.”

• Offer to curate the “crime scene aesthetic.”

• Name-drop artists no one’s heard of and pretend you personally knew them.

• Never sit normally — always perch.

Male Tips:

• Go for brooding intellect: tilt your head while analyzing anything mundane.

• Say “Hmm” every few seconds like you’re solving history.

Female Tips:

• Channel art gallery glamor with confident poise and thinly veiled impatience.

• Adjust your scarf every time you’re annoyed — which should be often.

Sayings:

“Murder… such a brutal commentary on mortality. Very postmodern.”
“You wouldn’t understand — it’s conceptual.”
“I’d hang that alibi in the Impressionist wing — it’s full of holes.”
“Please don’t touch the art. Or me. Or the canapés.”

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🎨 Bonus Variants

If you want variety, you can reimagine this role easily:

• Gallery Owner: All charm and champagne, curating both art and gossip.

• Art Critic: Wields insults like paintbrushes. Writes reviews that ruin careers.

• Cultural Anthropologist: Collects weird facts and describes everything as “a ritual.”

• Archivist of the Unusual: Dresses like the ghost of academia, hoards secrets and scrolls.

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🧣 Closet Quick Tips for the Arts Archetype

• Think: Modern Renaissance meets museum gift shop.

• Neutral tones + bold accessories = effortless intellectual.

• Add one eccentric detail — patterned socks, brooch, or scarf — for that “I studied abroad and won’t shut up about it” energy.

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🖋️ Performance Pro Tips

• Use your prop clipboard like a shield and pointer.

• Circle people as if inspecting them for “damage to the collection.”

• Start sentences with “In my last exhibition…” and refuse to elaborate.

• Occasionally freeze mid-sentence to admire your own reflection.

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💇‍♀️ Hairstylist – “Volume Is a Lifestyle”

Vibe:
Fast hands, sharper tongue, heart of gold buried under three cans of hairspray. Knows your breakup before you finish saying “trim.”

What’s in Your Closet:

• All black outfit. Always black.

• Statement belt or chunky boots.

• Apron or smock with mysterious stains.

• Scissors holster or comb tucked behind ear.

• Hair clips clipped onto literally anything.

Props:

• Spray bottle.

• Round brush.

• Hairdryer you treat like a power tool.

• Cape for dramatic spins.

How to Act:

• Circle people slowly, assessing “texture.”

• Touch imaginary layers mid-conversation.

• Gasp softly at split ends.

• Refer to hair as if it has emotional baggage.

Quotes:

• “We’re not cutting. We’re transforming.”

• “Trust me.”

• “Who did this to you?”

• “It just needs movement.”

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💄 Makeup Artist – “Blend, Contour, Conquer”

Vibe:
Part sculptor, part therapist, part undercover informant. Sees your pores and your secrets. Moves with the calm precision of someone who can fix anything with a brush and decent lighting.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Black fitted top or utility jumpsuit.

• Belt bag or brush roll strapped on like a cosmetic holster.

• Comfortable but stylish shoes for long shoots.

• Statement earrings that say “I understand undertones.”

• Sleeves rolled, ready for battle.

Optional: A faint shimmer on cheekbones at all times. Even at breakfast.

Props:

• Brush set. The more, the better.

• Beauty blender. Squeeze it thoughtfully.

• Compact mirror. Snap it open with flair.

• Setting spray for dramatic finale misting.

• Palette full of colors named after emotions.

How to Act:

• Lean in close and say, “Close your eyes.” Even when unnecessary.

• Study faces like blueprints.

• Blend invisible air while thinking.

• Casually announce someone’s undertone without context.

• Mist the air and walk through it like royalty.

Quotes:

• “We’re lifting the face.”

• “It’s giving dimension.”

• “Trust the blend.”

• “We’re not covering. We’re enhancing.”

• “That lighting is criminal.”

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🧵 Textile Designer / Tailor – “Precision & Pins”

Vibe:
Measures twice, judges once. Sees the world in seams and grain lines. Quiet storm energy.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Button-down shirt or vest.

• Measuring tape draped like a sash.

• Neutral tones, maybe a waistcoat.

• Glasses perched low for dramatic glances.

• Pins stuck into a wrist cushion or cuff.

Props:

• Measuring tape.

• Chalk or pencil.

• Fabric swatches.

• Tiny sewing kit.

How to Act:

• Tug lightly at people’s sleeves and mutter numbers.

• Close one eye to “check alignment.”

• Smooth invisible wrinkles on every surface.

• Speak in calm, exact phrases.

Quotes:

• “Stand straight.”

• “The fit tells the truth.”

• “That hem is ambitious.”

• “Perfection is stitched, not wished.”

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📣 Publicist/PR Agent/Talent Agent/Record Label Scout– “Spin & Sparkle”

Vibe:
Phone glued to ear. Crisis is cardio. Smiles while rewriting reality.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Power blazer.

• Sleek pants or pencil skirt.

• Designer tote large enough to hide a scandal.

• Sunglasses for strategic avoidance.

• Statement watch you check constantly.

Props:

• Smartphone with imaginary nonstop notifications.

• Clipboard or tablet.

• Press badge.

• Stack of “official statements.”

How to Act:

• Step aside to whisper urgently.

• Laugh lightly before redirecting tough questions.

• Say “We’re thrilled” with deadly precision.

• Gently reposition people for photos.

Quotes:

• “That’s not the narrative.”

• “We’re very excited about this pivot.”

• “No comment is a comment.”

• “Let’s control the optics.”

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🎭 Theatrical Costume Designer – “Fabric With Feelings”

Vibe:
Lives in mood boards and emotional backstories. Dresses characters, not people.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Artsy layers. Scarves encouraged.

• Practical boots.

• Paint-splattered black jeans.

• Dramatic glasses.

• Tape measure hiding somewhere unexpected.

Props:

• Sketchbook filled with intense silhouettes.

• Fabric swatches in bold colors.

• Safety pins everywhere.

• Coffee cup labeled “Opening Night.”

How to Act:

• Study people like casting decisions.

• Adjust collars with reverence.

• Whisper things like “This character breathes in velvet.”

• React to lighting dramatically.

Quotes:

• “It’s about the arc.”

• “This silhouette tells a story.”

• “We need more texture.”

• “The costume must suffer.”

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🖋 Fashion Critic – “Elegance & Execution”

Vibe:
Observes in silence. Compliments sound expensive and dangerous. Holds opinions like fine crystal.

What’s in Your Closet:

• Monochrome ensemble.

• Tailored coat or sharp blazer.

• Minimalist jewelry.

• Notebook for “notes.”

• Impeccable shoes.

Props:

• Small leather notebook.

• Pen you click thoughtfully.

• Espresso cup.

• Event program folded just so.

How to Act:

• Tilt head slowly before responding.

• Pause just long enough to intimidate.

• Write something down after someone speaks.

• Offer compliments that require interpretation.

Quotes:

• “Bold.”

• “A choice was made.”

• “Ambitious, certainly.”

• “Texture without discipline is chaos.”

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🧠 BONUS ROLES FOR VOGUE & VILLAINY

Fashion Show Host: Sparkly suit, dramatic pauses, fake smile under pressure.
Model Agent: Talks in percentages and “potential.” Always on the phone.
Perfume Designer: Smells suspiciously strong, names everything “Eau de Mystery.”
Fashion Judge: Wields opinions like daggers. Never claps — only nods.

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👜 What You Might Already Own

• Black clothing (instant fashion credibility)

• Sunglasses (for mystery and superiority)

• Scarf or bold accessory

• Notebooks, sketchpads, or clipboards

• Statement shoes

• Coffee cup (fashion’s true prop)

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✨ Pro Tips for Playing Fashion Roles

• Speak dramatically. Always.

• Never say “clothes” — say “pieces.”

• Judge people’s outfits like it’s a survival tactic.

• Use fashion terms for everything: “His alibi? Derivative.”

• Take fake Polaroids or selfies for “evidence.”

• End scenes with “This season… we kill.”