CINNA
THE CAPITOL STYLIST, A HIDDEN REBEL
Cinna was Katniss Everdeen's stylist during her campaigns in the 74th and 75th Hunger Games, and was later revealed to be a supporter of the rebels in District 13. Cinna played a major role in Katniss' rise to prominence, and his influence was felt in many ways.
The 74th Hunger Games was Cinna's first year as a stylist for the tributes. Cinna was assigned to District 12. Along with Portia, the two stylists prepare complimentary costumes for the Tribute Parade, hoping to create an image of unity between Katniss and Peeta. He encourages the couple to hold hands, further strengthening the idea of a bond between the two. Cinna amazed the Capitol audience with his unusual and breath-taking designs during the tribute parade, creating "the girl on fire" theme for Katniss.
"Cinna amazed the Capitol audience with his unusual and breath-taking designs...creating 'the girl on fire..'"
During the interview with Caesar Flickerman, Cinna's fiery dress ensures Katniss is both unforgettable and irresistible. As Caesar asks her about Katniss' choice to replace her sister as a tribute, Cinna notably has a look of sadness on his face because of her sacrifice.
In Catching Fire, Katniss keeps contact with Cinna through a phone she has in her study. Since she was supposed to have a hobby, he covers for her and makes everyone believe she is interested in dressmaking when he's actually doing all the work, something she is grateful to him for.
Cinna designs her dress for her speech to honor Thresh and Rue. He also gives Katniss a designed pair of gloves for Gale, who throws them back at her saying he doesn't want anything made in the Capitol. Cinna designs all of Katniss' outfits for her Victory Tour and her wedding dresses (Peeta having proposed at the end of the Victory Tour).
When she and Peeta are also reaped for the 75th Hunger Games, he designs the Entrance Ceremony outfits; black unitards that glow like embers from burning coal.
However, he does not get the chance to design her interview dress, as President Snow insists she wears her wedding dress. When she first puts it on, she said it's "heavy." He informs her he did something special with the dress and to spin during the interview. During the interview, her wedding dress transforms into the plumage of a Mockingjay. When she spins around with her arms raised, she is surrounded by smoke.
"..her wedding dress transforms into the plumage of a Mockingjay...(as) she spins with her arms raised"
The symbolism of the Mockingjay, since her defiance in the previous Games, has become the symbol of rebellion. All thanks to Cinna's creation, but this backfires on him when President Snow sents his military men to kill him. But his favourite line to Katniss still lives in her:
"I'm still betting on you,
Girl on Fire."