Solaris Costume

 And finally arrived home, this screenused Solaris costume wardrobe. The character of Solaris was played by Jodie Dorday, a New Zealand actress seen in Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The leyendary journeys in several episodes playing different roles. Solaris was a member of the Telaquire Amazon tribe and a loyal friend of Gabrielle and Ephiny during Velasca's betrayal. Her appearences were mostly during season 2 in the episodes of "The Quest", "A neccesary evil" and in the beginning of the episode "Endgame" from season 4 when Ephiny found her dead body.

Solaris complete main costume view

Solaris costume was originally purchased in Turners Auction in New Zealand in 2001, this auction was the very first time that where sold off all kind of props and costumes used in Hercules, Xena, Young Hercules, Cleopatra 2525 and Jack of All Trades (all series produced by Renaissance Pictures). 

Solaris costume with screenused leather amazon scabbard and sword.

The costume includes several pieces: amazon leather bra, leather skirt, belt, gaunlets, upper armbands, boots and necklace. After comparing the costume with some Solaris screencaps I have realized that the belt and upper armbands weren't originally used by Solaris, however is a great addition to the costume, it looks good together and they were used by amazons also. 

Solaris leather top made over a real woman bra, very detailed with a metal spiral on one breast, some feathers over the shoulders and plenty of beads arround.

Solaris skirt is made of brown reddish leather, with some large feathers in the front part. The belt wasnt originally used by Solaris, although its an awesome piece, very detailed with some metal ornaments and feathers.

Right gaunlet close-up.

Left gaunlet close-up.

Right and left shoulder pads close-up. This upper armbands were used by amazons in the episode "Endgame" from season 4.

Leather boots, these pair of boots are from Varia costume and they have a tag inside that its written: "Varia Double".

Solaris costume back view.

Here I include a few screencaps from Solaris appearences.

Do you know that this wardrobe was also used in the episode "Prodigal sister",from season 4 of Hercules tv series, by the blond amazon.

Gabrielle Hero Season 3&4 Costume

 This month was my birthday and Ive received on Friday the best present I could ever had: The amazing screenused costume from season 3&4 used by Gabrielle played by Renée O'Connor. I have to admit I was a bit obsessed with this costume, I have replicated it in two times and finally I can have a piece of history and a treasure for my collection, definitely.

This costume came with the COA from the It'sAWrap Auction in 2001, where it was sold.

Finally I can get together mosty the complete most iconic Gabrielle costume:

Green Hero Top: In my opinion the most interesting thing is the leaves embroidery all over the top, and the plenty of small beads it has, arround 40 pieces. Also, the special rustic cotton fabric is quite interesting, never seen this kind of fabric before. In addition, after comparing many Gabrielle screenused costumes like this one from others collectors Ive realized that the ones that were used by stunts, the placement of the beads wasnt so accurate than the ones used by the main actress, Renée. As I know from some friends that own these costume from stunts the top size is really small, like XS, probably because the stunts were extremely athletic. In this case, the top will be a small size, probably because Renée had more breast at that moment. It is in mint condition and very clean.

Gabrielle wearing this costume in the episode "The Crusader".

• Hero Belt: is made of genuine brown orange leather, with plenty of painted geometric detailes that are also embroidered all of them. On the inside, there is a purple/red fabric, and three pieces of velcro to be attached to the skirt. It is in mint condition, although some velcro pieces needs to be glued again to the belt, cause they were glued.

Complete outfil w/staff from episode "When in Rome".

• Hero Skirt: is made of a rustic fabric in a brown reddish tone. When I saw it the first time Ive realised how small it was, its pretty short and the size is maybe 26/27. (XS or S). It is in very good condition.
• Bag/Purse: This leather purse was used by Gabrielle in season 2 & 3, till the character changed for a more actual back bag. Due to inevitable deterioration over the years, it is beginning to lose a bit of hair and some beads are missing. Even though is still in great condition.

Gabrielle holding the purse/bag on her hands in the episode "Gabrielle's Hope".

*Ive put inside my screenused scroll to make the photo more realistic, like we see it during the series.

Soon I will take some close-ups of every details and post them as I can. I'm looking for the screenused red boots of this costume, if anyone knows anything or want to sell them I will be interested in them.

Happy sunday!