Catherine the Great' Costume Designer on Fur, Luxe Fabrics, Jewels
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#039;Catherine the Great' costume designer Maja Meschede talks about the luxe, Pope-approved fabrics and royal jewels on the HBO miniseries starring Helen Mirren, and how she handled the challenge of Russia's love of fur.
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Elle Fanning's Outfits as Catherine the Great on The Great
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Elle Fanning's Outfits as Catherine the Great on The Great
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Catherine the Great' Costume Designer on Fur, Luxe Fabrics, Jewels
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Opulent maternity wear and a 'war dress' play into 'The Great
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Elle Fanning's Outfits as Catherine the Great on The Great