The style and colors of Daenerys Targaryen’s outfits changed throughout the show. From the white, fur-lined coat she first wore in season 7 to the red and black leather outfit she wore in the final two episodes of the series, Emmy-winning costume designer Michele Clapton made sure the clothes the Mother of Dragons wore were as dynamic as she was.
Speaking to TV Guide, Clapton explained the thought process behind the white coat, and its hidden meaning. Watch below:
“One costume can tell you as much about someone’s journey as another character having six costumes,” Clapton said. “When Dany goes to save Jon north of the Wall in season 7, I designed her a white coat. Initially it was about the idea that if she’s riding a dragon to the North, she should be warm. And then I decided that actually it’s the first time she’s performed a completely selfless task — because it’s usually for her own gain — and on this occasion, it was actually for her love.”
"So, I loved this idea, as I developed this costume, that it’s almost [as if] she sees herself as this savior, this angel. And so when she arrives and descends on this dragon, she is this sort of angel of mercy. I think it just said so much about her mental state at the time, how she saw herself."
Clapton co-wrote the gorgeous coffee table book, Game of Thrones: The Costumes, where she provides more insights. You can pick up a copy for $75.
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