Fashion Lecture with Costume Designers from House of Cards and The Americans

Robin Wright as Claire Underwood on House of Cards

Washington, DC is more intriguing than ever thanks to shows like Scandal, House of Cards, Homeland, and The Americans.  Beyond the brilliant acting and writing, that makes each of these shows so addicting, is also the fashion.

Stunning choices are made by the show's costume designers each week that define the character almost as much as the actor themselves. I find the clothes, especially for each female character, to be so reflective of their power, strength, and sense of self. For example, opting for a structured wool dress as opposed to the traditional pant suit gives characters like Claire Underwood an intoxicating balance of both femininity and power.

Hear from the designers of House of Cards and The Americans at the lecture, "Dressing DC for the Small Screen" being hosted by Smithsonian on September 17th.

Hope to see you there!