Hunger Games Costumes

The Hunger Games trilogy from Susanne Collins has gained even wider-spread popularity with the release of the first Hunger Games movie. The post-apocalyptic story stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katinss Everdeen from District 12, who in order to spare her younger sister from the deadly Hunger Games volunteers herself. She is paired with Peeta Mellark, portrayed by Josh Hutcherson, and sentaway to the capitol to participate in a contest where she must fight for her life. There are a few symbols that became almost synonymous with the Hunger Games including the Mockingjay pin that Katniss wears during the games and her bow, a weapon she relies on for her very survival throughout the story.