House of the Dragon’s Queen Rhaenyra Got New Pants

"Emma D'Arcy Excited Over Queen Rhaenyra's Trousers"

Written by Fran Hoepfner, a self-employed author who specializes in topics regarding contemporary culture and digital media.

Queen Rhaenyra's wardrobe in the first season of House of the Dragon is full of vibrant colors such as green, light blue, and deep red, and adorned with sparkling gems. However, in the second season, House Targaryen is engulfed in a civil war, leaving no time for luxurious fabrics and flowing skirts. When we meet Rhaenyra in the first episode of season two, played by Emma D'Arcy, she is consumed by sadness. Her attire is now composed of solid, sturdy blacks and deep grays to reflect her somber mood, and it seems like she is stuck in the shadow. Although Rhaenyra was initially hesitant to go to war against her former ally Alicent and her nephews, she has no choice but to engage in the battle.

However, when not on the show, D'Arcy has a wide range of clothing options that he chooses, both on and off the red carpet. Regardless of whether he's wearing track pants and an oversized shirt or a sparkly Celine suit, the House of the Dragon star challenges traditional notions of fashion, experimenting with bold silhouettes that feature prominent shoulders or unleashing his inner punk with a stylish pair of leather pants. This approach isn't too different from D'Arcy's character on House of the Dragon, Queen Rhaenyra, who will sport an exciting new wardrobe addition in season two. "She got some trousers this year! That was really exciting for me," D'Arcy shared at the show's recent New York City premiere.

At the start of the second season, Rhaenyra is going through a difficult time and has changed her style to reflect this. She now wears darker colors and fabrics that resemble dragon scales or chain mail. D’Arcy, the costume designer, believes that this reflects Rhaenyra's emotional state and journey. They enjoy having conversations about the character's clothing and how it changes throughout the season. They think about what Rhaenyra needs from her clothes, and how they can support her. D’Arcy also applies this philosophy to their bedazzled suit, which makes them feel powerful and able to shine.