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The third costume in “Framed for Murder” (Season 2, Episode 9) is an incredible gold sequin gown Phryne wears to her movie-star party, complete with gold heels, silver earrings, and a crimson fur shawl.

The dress itself is made of a modern silk chiffon with double sequins with a tarnished gold patina to create an older, antique look. Pieces of a diamante necklace were used to add weight and stability to the back of the dress, and a tiered section of jewels were added to the front for ornamentation.

According to the Costume Exhibition Catalogue:

“This was made for Phryne to be the ‘Golden Girl’ at her Hollywood dinner party. Deep godets (triangular fabric inserts) were added to the side of the skirt so when she first appears there is a fantastic sweep as she turns around the banister.”

Phryne complements her gorgeous gown with her gold leaf headpiece, created from a series of jeweled antique brooches and black feathers, previously seen in 1x03and1x09. When she leaves the party to investigate the movie set, she brings a dark maroon faux fur shawl with aubergine highlights and a crimson silk satin lining.

She finishes her look with gold t-strap heels, a wide flower ring, and her classic metal dangling earrings.

Season 2, Episode 9 - “Framed for Murder”

Promotional photos from the official Facebook pages (x,x,x,x,x,x) and various sources (x,x)Costume Exhibition photofromBobbin & Baste Facebook,earring photo and hairpiece photos (x,x) from the official Pinterest.