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Red "Casino" Gown
Marian tries to her best to avoid the sheriff, and his new friend...
Although this is one of my least favorite ensembles in the series, it has some very interesting details, some of which are hard to find, due to a lack of really good shots. The main fabric for the bodice is some lightweight, stretchy red stuff, with a swirly pattern through it. The sleeves are not lined, and so are slightly transparent. They come down fitted till the wrists, where there is a small, slightly ruffled piece of red lace. The main red fabric is used again to make a draping collar around the neckline, a long piece that is folded lengthwise for volume. The center front and back of the collar are sort of "ruched" together with a smaller strip of fabric.
The main bodice of the dress uses the same red fabric, but appears to be lined. It's interesting how each piece of the bodice appears a different shade, depending on how many layers there are. There is also a (nearly invisible) seam that runs round the bodice just over the bust line, making me wonder if the "corset" part of the top is indeed a separate piece. Regardless, it comes to a slight point in the front and a more drastic one in the back, where it laces up with red ribbon through 20+ eyelets. The lacing on the front of the bodice is purely decorative, made by applying two seamed pieces of the red lace (as used on the sleeves) down the front, attaching 10 gold rings to the piece and lacing through with red cording. The bodice appears to be boned.
It is hard to see much of the skirt (there will be better shots of the fabric, used on another costume, later in the season), but it is a basic "straight" shape and has a velvety drape. The low "V" shape in the skirt is made using the same red lace as a fabric piece and gold eyelets (threaded with more red ribbon), run round the seams for decoration.
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Riding Jacket and Skirt
Marian must support Robin in his daring plans, while trying to avoid unwanted attention...
Riding Jacket and Skirt
Marian must support Robin in his daring plans, while trying to avoid unwanted attention...
Here's another on of my favorite costumes - I think this would work so well for everyday! The jacket appears to be made out of red suede, with a sweetheart neckline. It is seamed at the waist (which is usually covered by her belt), comes to two small points at the front and is straight across the back, with two pleats that add some "flare". Both the front and back of the jacket have princess seams, which have large decorative "X"s sewn over them, giving the appearance of lacing. The pointed collar stands up and appears to be of the same or similar fabric as the jacket. It is accented with large sequins. The front of the jacket closes with three metal "horseshoe" clasps.
The sleeves are fitted and come to just above the wrists, finishing with two large, pointed cuffs (same fabric as collar) and are closed with identical clasps. The sleeves also have a seam on the outside of the arm, which has more decorative lacing applied over it.
The skirt is really a sort of loose pants, running down the ankle and very full at the hem. The fabric is a light, brown suede and two extra panels run down the front, accented with small, tiny leather buttons, all the way to the bottom. There are roomy pockets at the side seams.
Marian wears a thin red, leather belt with buckles and an elaborate clasp. Her red, leather gloves come to just above the wrist (where they split) and have tiny decorative cut-outs. Her hat (which I love!) is a small, round cap with a large "feather" attached. Her boots are brown and have a brass ring on the outside.
Black "Gambling" Dress
Marian and the Count are aiding Robin Hood in a very dangerous game...
This ensemble is extremely similar to the Red "Casino" dress in design, although the fabrics and details are different. The front of the bodice is interesting. It seems to be made of leather(?) but there are some unusual narrow pieces or cutaways showing the the velvet over the bust and center. There appears to be a waistline seam. The collar is in the same style as the red one, made from a heavy velvet, and down the front are more brass rings and lacing. The front of the bodice ends in the same shape as the red one so, although we can't see the back, I think we can assume that it is also the same. The sleeves are made from a stretchy black fabric that is sort of ruched - it appears like a netting. The sleeves come down over the knuckles and have a heavy ruffled piece at the bottom (more lace?).
The skirt is fitted up top but appears to flare below the knee (sort of a "mermaid" style). It's hard to tell from the few pictures, but I'm going to bet that it has brass rings running up each side seam which are laced through with more black cording.
We'll be having a great new post from Tai coming up over the weekend - be sure to check in again soon! :)
Screencaps from Robin Hood 2006
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