Reign Tv Series Costume Designer ((exclusive)) May 2026

Helmed first by (known for The Vampire Diaries ) and later by Angus Strathie (an Oscar winner for Moulin Rouge! ), the costume department created a unique visual language—part 16th-century Scotland, part 2010s prom, part Alexander McQueen runway. The Thesis: Corsets Meet Wet-Look Leggings The show’s signature move is the juxtaposition of traditional elements (velvet, brocade, corsetry, lace) with shockingly modern materials and cuts. You will see Mary, Queen of Scots in a structured, beaded bodice over a sheer panel and skinny leather pants. You will see Queen Catherine de’ Medici in a formidable metal-and-leather shoulder piece that looks like it walked off a goth nightclub stage.

Deducting one star for visible zippers and polyester; adding a half-star back for Catherine de’ Medici’s entire leather-and-mesh wardrobe. reign tv series costume designer

If you approach the costumes of Reign (2013–2017) looking for historical accuracy, you will be immediately disoriented. There are no rigid Elizabethan ruffs, no historically documented silhouettes, and very few wool or linen textures. Instead, the CW’s period drama offers something far more intentional: a pop-infused, anachronistic fantasy wardrobe that prioritizes character psychology and modern appeal over textbook authenticity. Helmed first by (known for The Vampire Diaries

Fans of Marie Antoinette (2006), The Great , or anyone who believes costume should serve emotion, not archives. You will see Mary, Queen of Scots in