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Clothing Steeped in History and Meaning: Inside the ‘Shōgun’ Costumes

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The epic costumes of 'Shōgun' TV series meticulously recreated 17th-century Japanese fashion with historical accuracy and an Emmy-winning honor.
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  • Costume designer Carlos Rosario led a team of 125 people to produce thousands of garments for the cast and extras, all sourced from Japan to maintain authenticity.
  • Rosario rented traditional Sengoku-era clothing to study their construction and reproduce them using similar techniques, ensuring the costumes were steeped in historical meaning.
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Hiroyuki Sanada, Carlos Rosario, FX, Shōgun
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