Michele Clapton

Michele Clapton Instagram – The Kings Men costumes. Here are some illustrations and fittings for Mata Hari.. A little artistic license taken with her costumes here but we based the looks on shapes that in research we noted that she wore. I loved this dark green fabrics sheen, it had depth and weight and a drape that is often missing in cotton satin. It was similar to the wonderful Glendina from Whaleys ltd.. my go to fabric of choice!!..We knew it would light well in low light which we anticipated would often be the case for her scenes in the script. I felt that it still needed a detail of extra texture so we stitched parallel lines following the shape of the collar and pocket flaps. We also had made some beautiful two tone button boots which I can’t find a photo of but these are the shoes we designed for another of her looks.. Valerie Pachner the actress was so lovely to collaborate with and endlessly patient. We had to create this jewelled and metal Mata Hari performance piece that she had to dance in for the American President. Although we don’t see much of this costume or performance in the way the scene was shot ( we were a little heart broken) Valerie was incredible as were all of the costume team involved. | Posted on 09/Jan/2022 04:10:21