Should drama series and films serve as a history lesson and present an accurate picture of the era they depict? It depends on who you ask. Costume designers are taking liberties by interpreting contemporary fashion. Famous examples include the 2006 film "Marie Antoinette," featuring hidden Converse sneakers, or the Victorian costume in "Poor Things.
" 6 View gallery The Featherington daughters ( Photo: Netflix ) The "Bridgerton" drama, now in its third season on Netflix, takes viewers on a journey that deviates from the historical accuracy of the series' plot set in the 19th century. While the velvet and silk are era-appropriate, the designs are not. Costume designer John Glaser explained in interviews that, unlike the previous two seasons, this time he had more freedom in character design, with less historical scrutiny.
Glaser moves forward and backward in fashion history, with Queen Charlotte's grandiose hairpieces from the late 18th-century, playing with changing silhouettes of 19th-century dresses, and drawing inspiration from two major stars of the 20th century: Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. 6 View gallery Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte ( Photo: Netflix ) One of the beautiful examples of transitioning between eras can be seen in the character of Eloise Bridgerton interacting with Audrey Hepburn. The white ball gown worn by Eliza Doolittle in the 1964 film "My Fair Lady" (set in the early 20th century) served as inspiration for Eloise's bejeweled ball gown.
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