Bloodborne - Lady Maria

Oh I know very well, how the secrets beckon so sweetly...

I'm excited to get to share photos of this costume with you guys!
This is Lady Maria from Bloodborne. Ever since I found out about her and dove head first into The Old Hunters, I've been obsessed. Barely ever do you encounter a character as complex, layered, yet still easy to fall in love with. She's kind, she's deadly, has a fascinating and tragic backstory, yet her influence is seen everywhere. I feel lucky to even have gotten to make this costume and dress as her for a day!

As far as the construction, the costume was made by me except for the undershirt and trousers, which were purchased and then dyed.  The boots and hat were bought and modified and the pendant was an Ebay find.  
Maria's hunter gear is beautifully textured, so I wanted to reflect that with each chosen material.  The cape, trousers, and hat are all made out of microsuede. The gauntlets and top of the boots are made of leather while the vest was made of dupioni silk.  The jabot is made of a gorgeous off-white linen.  
The jacket is made of a lovely jacquard black fabric, which I decided to line in an iridescent taffeta that is woven with scarlet red and shot with black.  The bottom of the hems were weathered and then burnt to give it "The Old Yharnam treatment."  I decided to keep the collar clean, at least for now.  I may end up making a gross version later!
Also, the Rakuyo sword was made by me out of wood.  It's even detachable!

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