Products used to produced Duke Frederick's outfit includes pillowcases and window cases. Overall, Duke Frederick is presented to the audience in a well-fitted tailored plum jacket with silver crested moons, satin pants, and heeled shoes. .
Rosalind, the second character introduced in the court, is the daughter of banished Duke Senior. Her costume design emphasizes her femininity and gender. After Rosalind is too banished from the court, she undergoes her transformation into Ganymede, the young, posed male in the Forest of Arden. Rosalind states that "beauty [provokes] thieves sooner than gold." (Act I, Scene III). This quote is apparently the reason that that Rosalind transforms before traveling in the Forest of Arden, but in reality, she gains a sense of authority and a voice that she did not have previously while in the Court. The Courts imposed restrictions and traditions forced Rosalind into the typical gender role for a lady of the court, which was to be seen, not heard. So, Rosalinds gown has a conservative, traditional cut that draws little attention to herself. Bed sheets, ribbons, pillowcases, and lace were utilized to create Rosalind's court look that reflects her court lifestyle. It is floor length with cap sleeves, and the colors/prints used were cream, gold, lace, and red. The red in particular is seen in both outfits (Ganymede and Rosalind), which allows the audience to make the connect of Rosalind as Ganymede. Therefore, the authority that she demonstrates with Ganymede was hidden all along. .
Enter the Forest of Arden. In this particular setting, we wanted to emphasize the peace and liberty that characters are surrounded with in the forest of Arden. Duke Senior thrives in the Forest of Arden setting because it brings him joy, which cannot be without peace, as he is merry and content upon entering exile in the Forest of Arden (Act II, Scene I). To support his upbeat attitude, Duke Senior is dressed in greens, oranges, and reds.
