Folks,my fellow Game Of Thrones enthusiasts ,we all know that season 5 is soon going to premiere on HBO.
Though the war from Westeros is far from over ,one silver-haired queen has become our hands-down favorite to win: Daenerys Targaryen, or the Khaleesi. Whether she’s hatching dragons or sacking cities, Daenerys does it with a fierce expression—and she does it in style. Beyond the hair that launched a thousand platinum dye jobs, her gauzy dresses and strategic cutouts have inspired collections from Helmut Lang to Rodarte and beyond.
Here , a look at her style evolution in the show and the Targaryen influence on the spring 2015 runways.
Season one and Kenzo spring 2015
For a Westerosi meet-cute with your warmongering, horse-lord fiancé, a pale pink V-neck dress with a kicky hem is sure to flatter—and the sheer fabric certainly does make an impression. Similar figure-hugging dresses were spotted all over the spring runways, but Carol Lim and Humberto Leon tested the look’s versatility: Sporty mesh and blue sci-fi shades, with platinum hair slicked forward: Khaleesi meets Blade Runner.
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Season one and Alexander McQueen spring 2015
While you don’t want to stray too far from your personal style (gauzy, delicate) for your Dothraki wedding, you do want eyes to stay on you, rather than the orgy and heap of disemboweled bodies in front of you. In such cases, your best bet is clearly a flowing gown with an upgraded bodice. Sarah Burton’s tiered chiffon ruffles and beaded halter top were a more intricate take on the Khaleesi’s gown, while the black lacquer mask paid homage to a certain shadowbinder friend.
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Season one and Thomas Tait spring 2015
So, you just walked into a burning funeral pyre and found three hungry baby dragons—dare to go bare! Nudity always makes a strong style statement: I’m here, I have no fear, look up here. Designers like Thomas Tait followed suit with see-through shirts that freed the nipple, but just wait until fall—Gucci and Jacquemus would argue that the fresh from the bonfire, Mother of Dragons look is here to stay.
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Season two and Marques ‘ Almeida spring 2015
It’s been months since you entered the desert, and your horses and people are dying from thirst and exhaustion. A fraying crop top and loose tattered work pants, paired with your bedraggled platinum do, cut a modish take on grunge against the hot sands. For spring, Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida cleaned things up a bit, replacing the blood stains with gems and adding a pair of cheeky sunglasses—a Dothraki spin on desert chic.
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Season two and Stella McCartney spring 2015
Sometimes, a girl-queen just wants to pull her hair back, relax, and teach her dragons how to breath fire on command. A long-sleeve, linen wrap dress oozes comfort, but the rich camel color and decorative closure keep it from looking plain Jane. Equally cozy and indulgent, Stella McCartney’s ribbed knit version was fit for a Qarthian palace and for shouting, “Dracarys!”
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Season three and Atelier Versace spring 2015
When rejecting peace terms from the city you’re currently sieging, you project two sides: The grace and beauty of a queen and the iron fist of an angry ruler. Which means one white, airy gown with a metal choker on top; dragons help, too.Donatella Versace sent a similar style down the runway, sans dragon, and model Ola Rudnicka looked entirely Valyrian and very Iron Throne–ready.
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Season three and Proenza Schouler spring 2015
Speaking of dracarys: You’re about to obliterate a brutish slave-trader and his nasty friends with fire-breathing dragons and your brand new army. A royal blue dress with high center slit and matching cape says pleasure; the pants and fringed leather whip say business. You too could dress to kill in Proenza Schouler’s bias-cut dress, with whip lashes rendered in black and blue fringe. BYO cape.
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Season four and Céline spring 2015
When receiving supplicants at court in the city you just conquered—after vengefully executing 163 of their former leaders—blue and white, with a hint of skin, feels just right. Demure cutouts also reigned on the Céline spring runway, where Phoebe Philo’s expertly color-blocked look read fun and serious (read: ruthless) at the same time.
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Season four and Dior Haute Cou
ture spring 2015
Sometimes you know you shouldn't seduce the sellsword captain of questionable character, and so you don’t. But you also know he won’t be able to resist you after seeing your toned obliques on full display. (All that chasing after dragons, right?) No need to fret: Raf Simons’s flowery guipure confection for Dior’s spring couture showed off a similarly beguiling slice of each side.
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Season five and Elie Saab Couture spring 2015
Unhappy former slaves and murderous insurgents got you down? Bring it back to basics with a fresh take on your trademark style: In this case, pale, Grecian, and beautifully draped. Elie Saab’s couture creation was all that and lined with lace, perfect for a stroll about the Meereenese manse. Both gowns also exuded clear bridal vibes—just saying.
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