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"Angel" Gown
With the end in sight for Robin Hood, Marian comes to lead him on his next adventure...
This gown, as well as being extremely intricate, is also a bit hard to decipher since it only appears onscreen for about a minute. It consists of a high-waisted dress and an "overdress" or cape.
The gown has a raised empire waistline with a bodice made from a beautifully embroidered fabric. There is a slight "sweetheart" shape to the neckline and the bodice has four bust pleats, which are angled from the center front. At this point there is a beaded flower, from which hangs approximately six long strands of pearl beading. These hang down to just below the knee.
The skirt of the gown is made from a silky, shimmery fabric (almost appears like crushed velvet from a distance) and appears to be straight, a-line in shaped and floor length. The gown has both an over and under sleeve (both sewn into the armhole together).
I believe the over sleeve is made from the same fabric as the skirt. The sleeves are bell shaped, and hang down to the ground in length (perhaps even dragging a bit). Each sleeve is gathered/ruched at the elbow, probably using hidden drawstring casings. The hem of the over sleeve is edged with a wide, silver scalloped trim (this looks like a design commonly found in craft stores.
The under sleeve is made from the same beaded fabric as the bodice. In the close-up images, you cans see the small, beaded designs and a little "zig zag" beading at the hem of each sleeve, which comes down slightly over the back of the hand. A small, distressed piece of sheer fabric is the finishing touch on each sleeve.
The sleeves also lace up on the under side of the arm, with cording and silver eyelets. It's hard to tell how high this lacing goes, but I think I can see at least five pairs eyelets, and my guess is that they continue to the elbow.
The over dress is made from a lightweight, silky fabric, that almost appears sheer. (Sorry that I can't be more specific with my fabric identification. I go by sight better than the actual name or type.) It is sleeveless, extremely full, and very long in the back. I think the side seams may also be open from the waist down - giving a "split" when she is walking.
There is a wide panel of beading from shoulder to hem along the front opening edges of the cape, in similar patterns and design to the beading on the sleeves and bodice. The hood of the cape, which is long and full, has the same "zig zag" beading as on the sleeve hem. This beading also appears to run around the sleeveless armholes of the cape.
Altogether, an exquisitely beautiful gown, and one that is very fitting for Robin and Marian's last scene together...
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Three cheers for Lucy Griffiths, Maid Marian, and one amazing wardrobe! :)
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Images: RobinHood2006.com
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