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game of thrones
August 28, 2017

This Season, Game of Thrones Embraced High Fashion

By Anna Silman and Emilia Petrarca

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Game of Thrones has changed a lot since season one, especially when it comes to its fashion. Back in the halcyon days of Westerosi summer, the dress code was a little more lax, from Daenerys’s Forever 21–fresh going-out tops to Sansa’s Medieval Times–inspired gowns. But winter is here, war is coming, White Walkers are walkin’, and everyone has gone through a pretty serious wardrobe upgrade. This season, the lords and ladies of Westeros look like they’ve walked straight off the runways of Balenciaga and Balmain, favoring dramatic shoulders, statement necklines, lush furs, and a whole lot of chains and black leather — like a biker gang gone couture. Click to see the best runway-inspired looks from this season.

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Euron  Greyjoy's leather fit Trying to be Haider Ackermann, but instead looks like discount Diesel.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Jon Snow's cape This is no Ikea rug; only real fur for real ones, like this King of the North. Underneath, he's also got what looks like a quilte... Jon Snow's cape This is no Ikea rug; only real fur for real ones, like this King of the North. Underneath, he's also got what looks like a quilted Craig Green suit.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Daenerys Targaryen's power shoulders This version of the '80s Armani power suit says: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.  P... Daenerys Targaryen's power shoulders This version of the '80s Armani power suit says: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Cersei Lannister's bedazzled turtleneck Chokers are for plebes.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Sansa Stark's cross-body chain Equal parts kinky and powerful. Also, her waist belt is a nice take on the corset.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Arya Stark's asymmetrical coat Killer cuts for the girl with a kill list.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Tyrion Lannister's pinstripes A man in pinstripes can always be trusted with your money slash kingdom.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Daenerys Targaryen's fur coat This coat is so luxe, it reminds us of the Row. If you're jet-setting on a dragon, you've at least got to be comfor... Daenerys Targaryen's fur coat This coat is so luxe, it reminds us of the Row. If you're jet-setting on a dragon, you've at least got to be comfortable.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Cersei Lannister's perforated leather dress Rick Owens would be proud. Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Podrick and Brienne of Tarth's athleisure Like Rag & Bone, but made of actual rags and bones.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Cersei Lannister's cape dress A slimming silhouette reminscent of Dior's New Look, which was fittingly post–World War II.  Photo: Courtesy... Cersei Lannister's cape dress A slimming silhouette reminscent of Dior's New Look, which was fittingly post–World War II.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Team Khaleesi's shoes Very Ann Demeulemeester.  Photo: Courtesy of HBO
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