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Emperor Palpatine costume(cloak & under robe)

Discussion in 'Costuming and Props' started by spooky-kid, Jun 21, 2004.

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  1. spooky-kid

    spooky-kid Jedi Knight star 5

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    Is there a thread already on this costume? If so I apologize for starting another one.

    Does anyone have a pattern for the under robe and any good reference pics?
     
  2. VillieGee

    VillieGee Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Oct 30, 2002
    I read in the Magic of Myth book that the Emperor's inner robe is just a black Japanese kimono. It's identical to Obi-Wan's in A New Hope, only in black. It didn't mention what it was made of, but Obi-Wan's is raw silk, so I'm guessing the Emperor's is too. I'm also guessing it's crazy expensive, so I'd get something else.

    So yeah, I know there's plenty of kimono patterns out there. Find a pic of Obi-wan without his brown robe on to see if the styles are the same.

    Oh, and I read in an interview with Ian McDiarmid that he wore a black t-shirt and slacks under the kimono. And if you can find the life-size carboard standup of the Emperor on his throne, it's the only picture I've ever seen where you can clearly see his shoes.
     
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