#a discovery of witches fashion
Matthew Goode has donated a jacket he wore in A Discovery of Witches to an auction in aid of Ukraine. If you are a fan of Matthew in other shows and movies, be sure to check out other listings, as he has donated multiple items to the auction.
A Discovery of Witches
Diana Bishop
Season 2 Episode 1
Gown: black gown with blue jeweled closures worn over blue floral patterned petticoat; stomacher has a gold design possibly a rising sun and clouds?
Note: the blue jeweled closures are a callback to the necklace Diana wore in season one; blue was designated by the production as a “witch color” (source)
Jewelry: brooch attached to bodice
Note: compare to portrait of Diane of France, circa 1556
Cloak: black cloak with tan fur edged hood
Other: cap with a similar pattern as the stomacher
Thanks to www.farfarawaysite.com for the high quality images!
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Very interesting video about the costumes.
@a-discovery-of-fashion - this might interest you. Thoughts? I think most of the examples shown were earlier fashions. I agree about Matthew’s costumes but NOT complaining. ; )
I agree with a lot of the things she says. Sadly the full leather outfit caused Steven Cree to overheat during filming so that might not have been the best idea.
A Discovery of Witches
Diana Bishop
Season 2 Episode 1
Gown: burgundy gown with salmon colored sleeves and underskirt with burgundy stripe pattern; gold details on bodice; lace collar and cuffs
Note: Originally belonged to Matthew’s sister, Louisa. He also says it is “twenty years out of date and intended for court.”
Jewelry: brooch attached to bodice
Other: hairnet that appears to be held in place with jeweled pins
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A Discovery of Witches
Matthew Clairmont
Season 1 Episode 8, Season 2 Episode 1, etc
Shirt: white shirt with deep neckline and wide drawstring sleeves; decorative lace on collar
Breeches: black leather breeches with button fly
Shoes: black leather boots
Jewelry: silver ampulla
Thanks to www.farfarawaysite.com for the high quality images!
Reblogging for the history. Nothing else. Seriously tho’ - thank you as always @a-discovery-of-fashion
Serious question on the flies - weren’t they just a flap of material? I thank all that is holy (daily) that they didn’t time walk further back to the cod-piece fashion!
Yes, just a flap held up with buttons. Oops, on further inspection there appear to be ties done up in little bows, not buttons.
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A Discovery of Witches
Matthew Clairmont
Season 2 Episode 1, etc
Jerkin: black leather jerkin with star and heart punched designs and black leather buttons; I believe the sleeves are separate and attached with ties under the armpit
Note: It was based on a surviving example now in the Museum of London.
Other: dagger in leather sheath
Thanks to www.farfarawaysite.com for the high quality images!
Edit to add: Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women c1560-1620 has a pattern for the Jerkin. It is listed in the book as “c.1560 Youth’s Leather Jerkin.”
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A Discovery of Witches
Diana Bishop
Season 1 Episode 8, Season 2 Episode 1, etc
Chemise/nightgown: cream colored, ankle length, rounded neckline with decorative lace; hem becomes dirty
Jewelry: pearl drop earrings that belonged to Ysabeau
Other: silver chess piece in the form of the goddess Diana
Thanks to www.farfarawaysite.com for the high quality images!
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A Discovery of Witches
Matthew Clairmont
Season 1 Episode 8, Season 2 Episode 1, etc
Shirt: white shirt with deep neckline and wide drawstring sleeves; decorative lace on collar
Breeches: black leather breeches with button fly
Shoes: black leather boots
Jewelry: silver ampulla
Thanks to www.farfarawaysite.com for the high quality images!
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