Or maybe it was really cold in the Temple? The rooms are after all rather big? ;) Now this is very EU, but in the Knights of the Old republic games the Jedi wear shorter robes. They are more like tunics really, without the billowing cloaks. But they are still in earth tones and shades.
No wonder the trade embargo hit them so hard... they couldn't swap their luxury goods for food anymore!
Exactly! *g* As for the inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, that makes sense. IIRC parts of the interior location of the palace was shot in a castle in Italy - so maybe the locations were a further inspiration? I just find it interesting how the Naboo-style is so different from what we have seen before.
Coruscant clothing seems to be inspired by multiple cultures. Corellia has this thing about stripes down the pant leg - like Han Solo has, and has generally a very Navy/Military like look. (at least that's my experience) Tattooine wears Jedi style robes - hee. But Naboo has this very distinct, almost exotic style. I rather like it.
I also pondered if the Queen costumes on Naboo can be seen as symbolic garments. When the elected Queen is dressed in them she stops being a regular person, and becomes the symbolic ruler. This could also explain the face paint - since that in a way hides the individual behind a royal mask. If that makes sense?
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Now this is very EU, but in the Knights of the Old republic games the Jedi wear shorter robes. They are more like tunics really, without the billowing cloaks. But they are still in earth tones and shades.
No wonder the trade embargo hit them so hard... they couldn't swap their luxury goods for food anymore!
Exactly! *g* As for the inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, that makes sense. IIRC parts of the interior location of the palace was shot in a castle in Italy - so maybe the locations were a further inspiration? I just find it interesting how the Naboo-style is so different from what we have seen before.
Coruscant clothing seems to be inspired by multiple cultures. Corellia has this thing about stripes down the pant leg - like Han Solo has, and has generally a very Navy/Military like look. (at least that's my experience)
Tattooine wears Jedi style robes - hee. But Naboo has this very distinct, almost exotic style. I rather like it.
I also pondered if the Queen costumes on Naboo can be seen as symbolic garments. When the elected Queen is dressed in them she stops being a regular person, and becomes the symbolic ruler. This could also explain the face paint - since that in a way hides the individual behind a royal mask. If that makes sense?