By the first season finale of The Great, Catherine has given up the innocent pastel tones of her youth and demur colours that helped her blend in at court. By contrast, the bright magenta dress she wears for her birthday immediately stands out; even in long and crowd shots, Catherine’s vivid birthday dress is immediately visible. Costume designer Emma Fryer described the shade as an expression of Catherine’s optimism and determination: “Using a colour like that gives you a greater sense of who this person can become.” Catherine’s coming into her power, and she wants everyone to know it.
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
Previously on display
26 April 2022
ACMI: Gallery 1
Credits
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ACMI Identifier
LN187470
Curatorial section
The Story of the Moving Image → Moving Worlds → MW-04. Costume Design → MW-04-C01
Measurements
Estimate based on S2 costumes: Shoulder to ground length 65 inches Petticoat 48 inches
Object Types
3D Object
Costume/costume element