Emmy-nominated costumes from The Crown on display...

If like me you enjoyed Netflix's historical period drama, The Crown, then you'll love taking a closer look at some of the lavish costumes recreated to match some of the iconic looks worn by a young 'Queen Elizabeth II' and other members of her family. The first season of Peter Morgan's biographical drama covers the period from her Majesty's wedding in 1947 to the events up to 1955, including her coronation.

Emmy-nominated costumes from The Crown

at FIDM Museum L.A.

The show scored thirteen Emmy nominations for its debut season including a nod for Outstanding Period/Fantasy Costumes for Costume Designer Michele Clapton, Assistant Costume Designer Alex Fordham, Assistant Costume Designer Emma O'Loughlin and Costume Supervisor Kate O'Farrell.

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This collection of five costumes from the series greeted visitors to the 11th Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design exhibit at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on August 23, 2017.

Replica Princess Elizabeth Wedding Dress

worn by Claire Foy in The Crown

Claire Foy wonderfully portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the early part of her reign and earned the actress a Golden Globe win and an Emmy nomination for Lead Actress. The future queen wears this wedding dress when she married 'Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh' (played by Matt Smith) on 20 November, 1947.

This recreation of Norman Hartnell's wedding gown featured a 15ft star-patterned train inspired by the famous Botticelli Renaissance painting of Primavera, symbolising rebirth and growth after WWII.

Ballgown worn by Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth

in The Crown

This turquoise ballgown was another costume designed to resemble a look from the Queen's early reign, complete with fur stole and replica tiara.

World Tour costume worn by Claire Foy

as Queen Elizabeth in The Crown

The Crown is one of Netflix's most expensive series to date, with each episode costing over $10 million to make, but aside from the lavish sets and abundance of actors to make history seem real, you can see where the money was well spent with these formal, state visit and ceremonial costumes.

Costume worn by Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret

in The Crown

Vanessa Kirby stars as the Queen's fun-loving younger sister, 'Princess Margaret', who is having a scandalous affair with 'Group Captain Peter Townsend' (played by Ben Miles).

Costume worn by Alex Jennings as David Windsor

in The Crown

In the series Alex Jennings plays the Queen's disgraced uncle, 'David Windsor' aka the 'Duke of Windsor' and ex-'King Edward VIII', who abdicated from the throne of England to marry the twice-divorced American 'Wallis Simpson'.

Crown Jewels replica props used in The Crown

Here's also a look at the convincing replica ceremonial crown jewels from Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on June 2, 1953, that were used in the show.

Fans of regal headdresses can also check out these crowns from The Princess Diaries 2 and these crowns from Assassin's Creed.

I can't wait to see just how many accolades this series receives when the winners are announced at the 69th Emmy Awards in September.

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The Crown season two TV costumes on display...

With temperatures soaring in L.A. at the moment, I thought I'd cool off and pop along to the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills and check out the fabulous costume exhibit for the second season of Netflix's The Crown television series before the temporary exhibition for the historical drama came to an end.

Emmy-nominated original costumes
from The Crown season two

This year The Crown is nominated for thirteen Emmys including for Outstanding Period Costumes, and this time Jane Petrie is Costume Designer with Assistant Costume Designers Emily Newby and Basia Kuznar and Costume Supervisor Gaby Spanswick.

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First up is this delightful Ambassador's ball gown worn by Claire Foy as Her Majesty 'Queen Elizabeth II' in episode four of the sophomore season, 'Beryl'.

Queen Elizabeth II Ambassador's Ball Gown

worn by Claire Foy in The Crown season two

These other costumes are from the same episode worn by Vanessa Kirby as the Queen's party-loving sister 'Princess Margaret' and the Cavendish party suit worn by Matthew Goode as her lover, 'Anthony "Tony" Armstrong-Jones'.

Costumes worn by Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret

and Matthew Goode as Anthony Armstrong-Jones

in The Crown season two

Princess Margaret's Birthday Portrait fairytale gown is especially cool to see in person with the butterfly detailing.

Costumes worn by Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

and Matt Smith as Prince Philip in The Crown season two

 

The next collection of outfits are from the Emmy-nominated eighth episode of the second season, 'Dear Mrs. Kennedy', when the 35th American President 'John F. Kennedy' (played by Michael C. Hall) and 'Jackie Kennedy' (Jodi Balfour) visit Buckingham Palace and Queen Elizabeth takes a trip to Ghana to quell an insurrection.

Meanwhile fans of Matt Smith as 'Prince Philip' can also check out all his Doctor Who costumes on display.

Costumes worn by Michael C. Hall as U.S. President JFK

and Jodi Balfour as Jacqueline Kennedy

in The Crown season two

For another pink Chanel suit worn by the American First Lady be sure to also take a look at Natalie Portman's Jackie movie costume.

Meanwhile fans of this show can also check out these Emmy-winning costumes from The Crown's first season.

Obviously this is the last we'll see of this particular cast in their royal attire as new actors take over the roles in the third season, but let's see in September whether The Crown can take home another accolade for Costume Design.

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