First published 2019
Michele Clapton opens the doors to the costume workshops that dressed Westeros and beyond. This illustrated guide explores how each garment came to life, from Winterfell's practical layered fabrics to the finest ceremonial dress worn in King's Landing. Clapton shows how costumes transport viewers across the Seven Kingdoms through careful design choices. Detailed photographs capture every stitch and embellishment alongside behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creation process. The book reveals the intricate craftsmanship and boundless imagination that earned the series two Emmy awards for costume design. Clapton demonstrates how clothing became a storytelling tool, helping define characters and locations while inspiring real-world fashion collections and merchandise. This luxury volume celebrates the artistry that made Game of Thrones costumes instantly recognizable elements of television's most-watched series of recent decades.
Genres: art, non-fiction, fashion-designers, fashion, costume-history, fashion-design
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes
Setting: King's Landing, Westeros, Winterfell
Period: 21st-century
440 pages · Hardcover · Minotauro