Things before An In-depth Analysis of the Male Costumes in 'Game of Thrones'

In the beginning, I have to say the series involves nearly 30 male characters, and 17,000 words, and the length reaches the end of the world. Therefore, it is necessary to write an overview first to ensure that everyone is mentally prepared so as not to collapse midway.

Compared with the analysis of women's clothing in "Game of Thrones", the content of men's clothing is more advanced and hard-core, and the reading threshold has also increased. Because the interpretation process will involve an amount of plot and background knowledge, even if you have read the drama or book, you need to recall and digest again when faced with the intricate relationship between characters.

While men's clothing isn't as varied as women's, there are two things women don't have: armor and weapons.

Michele Clapton, the crew's costume designer, is still in charge of armor design. There were several armor consultants assisted her. The weapons were designed by the Tommy Dunne team. However, I will not explain the armor and weapons from a military point of view in this article but mainly start with the clothing and plot.

The analysis of clothing in this article is based on various interviews with designers and other creators, and also refers to the Ice and Fire Wiki and the three books below. The two on the left are the official behind-the-scenes art collections for seasons 1-4 (only 4 seasons are out). On the right is European Armor Science, published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

HBO published a special set of "Game of Thrones" costumes in November this year, which might be the most comprehensive and detailed official analysis. I think more information you will find there if you like.

Finally, there is an important reading guideline:

It takes at least 1 hour to read the series without missing a picture. In order to let everyone have a general idea of the progress during reading, I will spoil the full-text catalog before the main text begins. The series is divided into two parts: family and personal. The order is as follows.

● Family ●

● Personal ●

The major families and important supporting roles have their own independent chapters. Although it is recommended to read in order, it is not a big problem to skip and read.

If you are only interested in individual characters, please estimate the position by yourself.

The costumes in GoT constitute a large and complex system.

What characters wear not only serves the visual effect but is also an important part of the story. Clothes are like a silent line, implying the psychology and destiny of the characters.

During reading, if you pay more attention to which clothes are their active choices and which are passive acceptance or unconscious habits, you will find more information closely related to the changes in the characters' positions and circumstances.

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