Gabrielle Hero Screenused S6 Bodice

Here is a very special entry for me. Since I watched the latest season from the Xena tv series, I always had an eye on the Gabrielle velvet costume. It is always been one of my favourite ones of all the show. 

Front general view.

The complete Gabrielle Hero signature velvet costume from season 6 comes with the It's a Wrap COA with the original buyer's name and date: 02/18/02.

This photo is from the It's A Wrap auction when this wardrobe was sold. 

Probably this could be the one I purchased.

Front close-up.

The bodice is in mint condition. It's made of an orange reddish velvet fabric,4 different coloured ribbons and the same green leather that was used to make the sai straps braiding and the skirt. Something that surprised be is that there is an authentic real padded bra inside that helps to be perfectly shaped to the breasts.

Left side close-up.

Right side close-up.

Years ago, I've found a velvet skirt from a UK collector that was made from a set of a few cut-off pieces of an unfinished skirt from that wardrobe, the pieces were sewn together to finish the skirt after the show ended.

So, after I've acquired that skirt the search of the top/ bodice that combines with it started. I have made a few of reproductions/replicas of that top but I never have been enough satisfied with them. And finally, this opportunity appeared, finally I have got the chance to purchase a complete velvet costume worn by Renée O'Connor herself.

The bodice has a label inside that is written "12B Renée #3", just a few of this costumes were made, maybe just 3.

A close-up from the inner velvet bra label.

Detailed view of the inner part.

During these years I have only seen two of those costumes. One labeled with "12B Renée #1",nowadays belongs to a UK collector that was purchased in eBay years ago from shed11costumehouse, a relivate collection of Jane Holland who was the Xena: Warrior Princess costume designer for seasons 5-6 after Ngila Dickson left to work on The Lord of the Rings. And the second one, that was given to the Te Papa museum from New Zealand that was worn by the body double, Jo Staverly.

This is the other Gabrielle bodice worn by Renée herself sold by shed11costumehouse. In this case the bodice has a light orange tone, that may have faded from being used in the water scenes in the episodes of "The Abyss" when the cannibals throw her into the water or in "A friend in need I" when Gabrielle appears next to Xena in the water of Higuchi city.

A close-up from the inner label of this bodice.

General back view of this other bodice/bra.

Here is the other bodice/bra from this complete costume of the Te Papa Museum worn by the body double, Jo Staverly and the original hanger.

 

Gabrielle season 6 wardrobe photoshoot.

 

Episode still from "Many happy returns".

 

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!