Last season of Game of Thrones: the influence of fashion in the HBO drama

From the white Daenerys dress to Jon Snow's overcoats, the hugely popular HBO series has been an unlikely stylistic inspiration for the fashion world – on and off the runway.

As Eu is preparing to make its first season in April, the cult drama has become influential for its costumes, having a surprising impact on the celebrity fashion trends and hairstyles, say the style experts.

The success of Game of thrones propelled her stars Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams and Kit Harrington to the status of an icon of good faith, with leather, synthetic fur, bare shoulders and dresses. Eu trends that have hit the general public over its eight seasons.

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At the height of its popularity, Eu Clarke's personality wore a dress similar to that of the Italian luxury brand Valentino.

A very pregnant Kim Kardashian was wearing the dress at the In the style Rewards in 2015, while Katy Perry wore the same dress as the Grammys that same year (she was also seen on Lady Gaga with a similar style on Gwyneth Paltrow).

Harrington – also called Game of thrones & # 39; Jon Snow, the menacing hero – became an unofficial pin-up for leather and slender shoulders, with his fur capes, made from Ikea carpets at $ 79.

"We cut and shaved them and added solid leather thongs", Game of thrones & # 39; Costume designer Michele Clapton said in a 2016 interview.

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Vogue Australian editor Edwina McCann said Game of thrones & # 39; The popularity in the style world has played in "the recent fashion escape" and Clarke's character, Daenerys Targaryen – aka Khaleesi – has had "the biggest impact on the podium to date".

"His combat-ready sets, the use of folds, fringes and strategic cutouts in particular have filtered off the tracks," said McCann.

McCann said GoT The past collections of Rodarte and Elie Saab were particularly influential. Helmut Lang, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Paco Rabanne and Valentino made reference to the show, especially with the use of velvet, gladiator sandals, capes, brocades and headdresses.

These designers "produced collections inspired directly from Eu or the medieval period "since the first created in 2011, she said.

McCann said GoT The sartorial influence was also evident at last year's Met Gala, whose theme was Celestial Bodies: Catholic Fashion and Imagination, and a "breeding ground". Eu recalls looks ".

Zendaya was dressed in Michael Kors, Selena Gomez (coach) and Kate Bosworth (dressed by Dolce & Gabbana) dressed in "pretty dresses".

Several big Hollywood names have tested the "blonde Khaleesi," including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga and Karlie Kloss.

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Rising star Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, has become the darling of the fashion world and ranks first in the Coach & # 39; s fashion show in New York this week.

Despite the discreet costumes of his character, Williams is becoming an "it-girl" known for his original personal style.

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Last month, the pink-haired "it" girl, 21, was in Paris for presentations by JW Anderson and Heron Preston.

Australian stylist Elliot Garnaut said GoT The clothing and accessories choices were inspired by the fashion shows, but also influenced them, including the zipper dresses, the leather and even the braids of Daenerys.

"Emilia's peroxide wicks have become a look that women have experienced, more prevalent than ever with Lady Gaga, who wears a similar hairstyle," said Garnaut.

"Even the Kardashians did Game of thronesbraids of style. "

For the guys, the character of Harrington, Jon Snow "is a reference to modern punk, which we saw on the parades of Saint Laurent and Celine's first male show," according to Garnaut.

"With his fur and leather, Snow is the first naughty boy who encourages men to grow their hair and adopt a sullen attitude."

While Clarke and Harrington have become household names, Garnaut said GoT fashion appealed to an avant-garde dresser.

"The cast of Game of thrones is different from the traditional Hollywood celebrity – they appeal to a more alternative audience, "he said.

"It's a look that is not afraid to push the limits in terms of individuality."

The last season of Game of thrones screens on Foxtel in Australia from April 15th.