Thursday, February 04, 2021
Bridgerton behind-the-scenes clip reveals show's costume warehouse
Daily Mail Online: A behind-the-scenes clip from Netflix phenomenon Bridgerton has revealed the period drama's extensive costume warehouse which holds 7500 outfits.
The show's leading lady Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne Bridgerton, revealed that she counted and wore a total of 104 dresses throughout filming.
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Behind the scenes facts like these always blow me away. So many people just get so caught up in the show they hardly ever consider all the work that goes into making such a grand production. I avidly watch as much behind the scenes footage as I can, especially for such major productions as Bridgerton. While I have not watched Bridgerton myself, I have seen clips, heard great things from friends and family about it, and now have seen this incredible look at the extensive wardrobe. Seeing as Bridgerton is a mega-high budget Netflix Original, it honestly comes as no surprise how much work went into this wardrobe, but it is amazing nonetheless. On top of all, it is a period piece, set in the early 1800’s, which makes the challenge even harder – its not exactly easy to go out and buy 19th century clothing from your local outlet shop. All of the beautiful pieces of wardrobe are handcrafted by designer Ellen Mirojnick and her team, and the results are absolutely stunning. The few pieces I saw in the video are breathtaking and I can only assume the other 7500 pieces are just as amazing. Major props to Mirojnick and her team for creating such a gorgeous wardrobe.
Watching Bridgerton on Netflix, the first thought that came into my brain was how incredible the costume and production design was. That show overall was amazing, but the use of color and shape in the costumes was a standout. Because of the relevance of fashion and design during that period, the costumes were likely intended to be the star of the show in some ways. From the ball gowns to the day wear, the costumes drew you into the show and into the period. I love seeing behind the scenes clips such as this one because it gives the insight to decisions that theatre makers always crave. Seeing the warehouse filled with costumes really puts in perspective how much bigger a production or TV show is than it seems from just what is on screen. It is interesting to see it all come together as we try to eventually join the industry ourselves!
Watching Bridgerton on Netflix, the first thought that came into my brain was how incredible the costume and production design was. That show overall was amazing, but the use of color and shape in the costumes was a standout. Because of the relevance of fashion and design during that period, the costumes were likely intended to be the star of the show in some ways. From the ball gowns to the day wear, the costumes drew you into the show and into the period. I love seeing behind the scenes clips such as this one because it gives the insight to decisions that theatre makers always crave. Seeing the warehouse filled with costumes really puts in perspective how much bigger a production or TV show is than it seems from just what is on screen. It is interesting to see it all come together as we try to eventually join the industry ourselves!
This is utterly unbelievable. I mean, this is huge. I have not watched Bridgerton myself, nor do I have any inclination to do so, but I have heard favorable comments from close friends (except for, perhaps, what might be described as gratuitous amounts of sex). I don't even know where to begin commenting on this 7500-piece wardrobe. Like, where does the money come from when everything in your warehouse is bespoke? All the pieces are so luxurious, so grand, so colorful. I recognize and have heard that they are not entirely period accurate; as the costume designer mentioned, she brought in a lot of modern flourishes and color palettes, but it works out remarkably well. I was probably most astonished to hear about Queen Charlotte's wardrobe, in which she is described as having no continuity, so each time there is a new shot of her, she is wearing something never before seen.
I was actually quite excited when I first saw Bridgerton pop up on my Netflix feed. Period dramas have always been an area of interest for me and the costumes and setting were so beautiful it was an immediate draw. I didn't end up finishing the series because the storyline ended up being a little too 1800s Gossip Girl but the world they created for these characters is breathtakingly stunning. It's astounding to think that a show in its first season, only amounting to 8 episodes, could possibly have a costume warehouse of 7500 garments already. The dedication to preserving the image of the Bridgerton's status through simply putting the leading lady in 104 different outfits over that course baffles me. I had never given much thought to how time periods have color palettes so I found it interesting as they spoke about modernizing the colors and choosing to keep the different families within them. I remember thinking the colors the Featheringtons were in were always very bold and maybe a bit austere but I hadn't really thought about the intentions behind that. Looking at the time put into creating each of these garments to that level of quality makes me shudder to think what their costume budget is.
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