Reign Tv Series Costume Designer |link| Review

Great costume design acts as an extension of the script, and Reign excelled at using clothing to tell us who these women were.

If you were a fan of The CW’s historical drama Reign (2013–2017), you know that pinpoint historical accuracy was never the show's strong suit. The timeline was condensed, the ghosts were real, and the bodices were tight. But to criticize Reign for a lack of accuracy is to miss the point entirely. reign tv series costume designer

From the series' inception, the show's creators— and Stephanie SenGupta —envisioned Reign as a teen drama rather than a strictly accurate historical piece. Markworth-Pollack was tasked with creating a wardrobe that was aspirational and relatable, leading her to shop at modern retailers like Net-a-Porter and Anthropologie for items that could be modified into period-inspired looks. Great costume design acts as an extension of

The show’s signature move is the juxtaposition of traditional elements (velvet, brocade, corsetry, lace) with shockingly modern materials and cuts. You will see Mary, Queen of Scots in a structured, beaded bodice over a sheer panel and skinny leather pants. You will see Queen Catherine de’ Medici in a formidable metal-and-leather shoulder piece that looks like it walked off a goth nightclub stage. But to criticize Reign for a lack of