“Every character is dripping in jewels, feathers and finery, hellbent on outshining one another. There are silk gowns rendered in ice-cream pastels, acid-bright florals, acres of ruffles, rhinestone-encrusted puff sleeves and wigs that could rival Marie Antoinette’s.
The person responsible for these flamboyant outfits is 71-year-old New York native Ellen Mirojnick, the prolific costume designer behind cult hits such as Fatal Attraction (1987), Wall Street (1987) and Basic Instinct (1992).”
Netflix’s new period drama Bridgerton doesn’t stream until Christmas, but we’re already counting down the days.
Based on Julia Quinn’s beloved historic romance novel series of the same name, the show is the first of eight that will be created for Netflix by Shonda Rhimes’s production company Shondaland (Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal anyone?)
“I’ve been a fan of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series since I can remember,” Rhimes tweeted. “The originality. The sexiness. The storytelling. Everything about it. I quickly knew that @shondaland had to turn them into a series.”
Slate spoke to costume designer Ellen Mirojnick to find out how she approached the task of creating intentionally gaudy dresses and how much historical accuracy played into her design process.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Regency romance must be in want of glittering ballrooms, witty banter, a dashing leading man, and a piquant heroine.”
“Bridgerton, Netflix’s first scripted title with über-producer Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland production company — has all of this in abundance. Not to mention a diverse cast that’s a far cry from the typical lily-white hues of Jane Austen adaptations and their ilk.”
On the new cover of The Duke and I: Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings as you’ll see them when BRIDGERTON premieres on Netflix on December 25. This new edition will be available in both trade paperback and the new mass market MAX size and will be start shipping on December 1. JQ loves this shot of actors Phoebe Dyvenor and Regé-Jean Page, and hopes you do, too!
But first: it’s an ebook sale! JQ’s most recent book, First Come Scandal, is just $2.99—November 10 through November 17.
First Comes Scandal is book 4 in the Bridgerton prequel Rokesby series. You do not have to read the books in order, but if you prefer to, Because of Miss Bridgerton is book 1, The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband is book 2, and The Other Miss Bridgerton is book 3.
So much to explore: Read an excerpt from First Comes Scandal and buy your copy in your favorite e-reader format before the sale ends!
If there is a scandal, Lady Whistledown will surely uncover it.
Bridgerton premieres Dec 25.
JQ talks about her favorite books as a child, her reading journey into Romance, life in quarantine and tv recommendations, the journey from book to film/Netflix for her Bridgerton series, and gives her advice on how to maintain a long marriage.
Run time: 01:14:31
“Bridgerton, a Regency-era drama (think Jane Austen) based on a series of romance novels by author Julia Quinn, will be here as a Christmas gift to all of us. The eight-episode series drops on Dec. 25.”
You are cordially invited to the event of the season… BRIDGERTON, from Shondaland, premieres December 25, only on Netflix.
Update NOV. 2: Catch the teaser trailer!
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You can now follow BRIDGERTON on social media. (And trust us, you’re going to want to.)
The upcoming Netflix original series can be found on Instagram @bridgertonnetflix and Twitter @bridgerton
While you’re at it, don’t forget to follow BRIDGERTON’s stars on Instagram:
Phoebe Dynevor is Daphne Bridgerton @phoebedynevor
Rége-Jean Page is Simon Basset @regejean
