Duchess Georgiana Cavendish Spencer (Kiera Knightley)’s costumes from Saul Dibb’s &lsquo
Duchess Georgiana Cavendish Spencer (Kiera Knightley)’s costumes from Saul Dibb’s ‘The Duchess’ (2008), designed by Michael O’Connor.O’Connor designed 30 different gowns for Georgiana‘ “She was someone who used clothing for the effect, who understood she was on display,” said costume designer Michael O'Connor said in the movie’s production notes.”Georgiana’s wardrobe had to reveal her inner life, O'Connor said. He and director Saul Dibb divided Georgiana’s clothes into three periods – the new, young Duchess, the celebrity and the betrayed woman.The costumes also reflect the evolution of two decades of fashion. “The Duchess” is set during England’s Georgian period, 1714 to mid-1800s. The era is named for the three Georges who ruled England during this time…’ (Full interview here) -- source link
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