Season Two of the spectacular BBC television series, Robin Hood, is one enjoyable ride. It was pretty well executed, too...until the last two episodes (not a brilliant ending if you ask me, but what can you do?). Like the first season, the modern twist gives us hilarious lines, over-the-top action and terrific costumes. Also like the first season, there is still some violence and innuendos to deal with and the "darker storyline" doesn't make it quite family friendly.But how can you help but love Lucy Griffiths as the totally feminine and yet pretty darn tough Maid Marian? And with a wardrobe like hers, who wouldn't be? It is my pleasure to be able to continue to review the costumes created for the series (click HERE for reviews of Season One), which are not only pretty, but often are easily adaptable for trendy, modern wear. Whether you regularly enjoy the show or just want to peruse Marian's lovely ensembles; stick around, cause this medieval maiden's fashion is here with a vengeance!
Costumes are listed in order of appearance, although some images may be from later episodes of the show. May contain slight spoilers.
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The Night Watchman
Marian is back and ready for action - but can she save Robin Hood?
This is one of the most creative costumes in the whole series. With just a few simple pieces, Marian can switch into her alternate identity - the Night Watchman. The shirt appears to be very similar to the orange ensemble she wore in Season One, in that it has long, fitted sleeves and a hood (which is longer and fuller than the orange hood). The fabric has lengthwise stripes which alternate shades of olive green. It appears that wrong side of the fabric is a bolder, sea-foam green shade, and this is what is showing on the outside of her vest. Marian also has a long green "scarf" of the same material, which she wears over her face when going "Night Watchman".
The vest has a V neckline and it crosses over and buttons down the left side with five silver/metal buttons. It is reversible and reveals an lining of some sort of suede/leather (probably fake, since this is a modern TV adaptation), which buttons over the right side with the same buttons.
Marian's skirts seems to be made from a heavy woven/canvas material and is a basic wrap skirt, crossing around to the left, just off the center front. It fastens with two leather straps and brass buckles. When in action, this skirt doubles as a cape - isn't that the coolest thing?
The Night Watchman's mask and riding pants from last season are still around, but her boots are different - they look like a darker leather (and you can see the zippers on the inside of each leg! :P ). What a versatile ensemble!
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"Straight off the line" Peasant Dress
Marian is forced to make a difficult decision...
This is a simple design in a very sweet print - it reminds me of something that would have been popular in the 70s. :P The fabric is very lightweight (probably a cotton) with a small, flowery, navy-blue design running all over it. The construction is very modern, with elastic gathering in the neckline and sleeves; creating a tiny ruffle. The gown is high-waisted and there also appears to be some ruching/gathering across the bust. It is hard to see more than the sleeve shapes(which are fairly full and nearly three-quarter length) but the dress appears to a simple a-line shape that probably ends at her ankles. Later in the series, she wears an identical style with a different print, which will probably reveal some more details...
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"Sea-Foam" Castle Ensemble
Marian does her best to keep Robin informed of all the Sheriff's plans...
This is the gown that Marian wears the most often throughout the series and it's no wonder - it's so pretty (a personal favorite of mine :). The "peasant" style blouse is very simple and gets its shaping from the use of elastic; in the ruching across the bust and the gathering and ruffling of the short, puffed sleeves. Around the neckline you can see a tiny scalloped trim peeking out - this is probably a decorative edging on the elastic (used on the inside) that keeps the neckline shape. The fabric is a soft, lightweight knit.
The "corset" is really an interesting piece, staring just under the bust and ending at the hips. It comes to a point at both the top front and bottom and fastens with three buckles. On both the front and back there are two center pieces that seamed to two panels of a brighter shade of green. A channel of boning runs on each side of each of these panels. The side of the corset is cut as one piece and doesn't appear to have additional support (hence the wrinkles). The fabric is probably a heavy cotton based material and is interfaced for stability.
The skirt is floor length and has a slight flare at the hem. It is fairly straight but cut on the bias, which gives it the close fit over the hips and a bit of stretch. The fabric looks like a heavy linen or wool.
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I am so happy to get back into doing these reviews and I hope you enjoy the second season as much as I did! :)
Screencaps from Robin Hood 2006
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