jueves, 29 de octubre de 2026

Hercules's screen-worn costume

There are certainly costumes that need no introduction—specifically, the Hercules outfit worn by Kevin Sorbo during the filming of the series between 1994 and 1999.


The ensemble includes: a rustic linen-and-leather undershirt, the classic yellow leather vest, and leather-strap trousers. 


 

The boots were worn during the production of the series but not specifically by Kevin Smith with the exception of the previous Hercules films, where the actor did indeed wear this style of boots, the leather gauntlets; while the latter resemble those worn by Hercules, they do not include the metal armband.


This is an original, screen-worn costume worn by actor Kevin Sorbo in the popular 1990s television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

The costume is one of the main character's most iconic and recognizable looks throughout the show's run, consisting of:

 

Yellow undertunic and vest featuring mustard tones, asymmetrical cuts, and visible rustic stitching along the edges.

The undershirt, behind the vest, is made of rustic linen, with two leather strips at the bottom wrapped around some leather pieces.

Woven leather pants are crafted with a highly distinct cross-hatched pattern made of leather strips in earth tones: brown, orange, and ocher tones. The laced codpiece is a central brown leather piece at the waist featuring a signature adjustable closure with orange laces.



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domingo, 25 de octubre de 2026

Odin's costume

It has taken me quite some time to share this addition to my collection: the costume of Odin—king of the Norse gods—worn by Alexander Peterson in the sixth season of the series, specifically in the episodes comprising the Norse trilogy and in "You Are There." 

The costume never left New Zealand after the massive auction ended in 2001; it remained in storage, forgotten for over 25 years, until I was finally able to bring it back to the spotlight.

The wardrobe is the hero version that includes all the accessories, from the undershirt and gray linen trousers, the leather tunic with metal pieces and hand-painted designs, the metal hero armor with the emblem of Odin's ravens, leather gauntlets, leather boots, velvet and fur cape, the original hanger and the original actor inventory costume label.

At some point, the series' production team decided to remove the shoulder armor from the body piece, possibly to reuse it for another costume.




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sábado, 24 de octubre de 2026

Roman leather sheath

Here is a nice addition to my collection: Roman leather sheath seen in different episodes during the series and worn same-style by Lucy in “Ides of March” from season 4, when Xena wears the Roman uniform with the intention of blending in with the Roman army and killing Caesar.



The sheath is made of brown thick leather with an internal rigid structure, it comprises woven leather and conical chromed rivets.


This Roman sheath variant was always my favorite.


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