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Five favourite LND!Christine costumes

1. The hotel/balcony attire in the original West End production. The costume feature a white dressing gown worn over an ornate corset. I think this is both a nice nod to the original POTO design, as well as being a beautiful piece in its own right. Also a lot of structure for an all-white costume. Design: Bob Crowley.
   
2. The hotel/balcony attire in the original Australian production*. A lovely Art Nouveau piece with bell shaped skirt with train, and a fitted bodice with long sleeves. I like the play between the embroidered dotty sheer fabric and the heavy lace, both featuring a scrolly botanical motif. Looks like a period piece, as well as looking like a mature version of the Christine we once knew. Design: Gabriela Tylesova.
   
3. The hotel/balcony attire in the Copenhagen production. Now, they went a totally different route, emulating the Edwardian splendour. The dress consists of a corseted bodice and a bell shaped skirt. It is made of beaded and embroidered metallic lace over rich blue silk, creating a shimmering purple dress. It looked spectacular on stage. Design: Paul Farnsworth.
   
4. The Peacock dress, used for the title song in the original Australian production*. A corseted bodice, bell shaped skirt and a looooong detachable train, all made of bold blue silk decorated with beaded appliquées, bead fringe and pleated chiffon pieces. The front skirt has blue/black chiffon pieces, while the train also has a hint of black and green to give a sense of peacock feathers. An absolute statement piece! Design: Gabriela Tylesova.
   
5. The rust dress, used in Dear Old Friend in the original Australian production*. Another convincing period piece, showing the Edwardian love for tailor-mades; dress suits featuring impeccable tailoring in fitted bodices and smart skirts. This one is made of rust silk with dark rust scrolly embroidery, and with a black collar and a double row of buttons in front. Add a smart hat, and you’re rocking the scene. Design: Gabriela Tylesova.
   

*Costumes also used in Hamburg, Tokyo and the US Tour