Clothes in The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions

 

This is a list of Phryne's clothes mentioned in mentioned in The Lady with the Gun Asks the Questions. I have not included those mentioned in the stories already published in A Question of Death as those can already be found in a separate list. 

The Boxer:

• Deep blue overcoat -velvet and silk with gold frogging on the hems, collar and cuffs

The Chocolate Factory:

•  Pegnoir

 

The Bells of St Paul's: 

 

• Erte gown - slate blue with black ruffs at the wrist and hem
• chain-mail and chamois purse
  

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Exhibition

Following the release of the movie of the same name, Rippon Lea Estate will be hosting a Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears costume exhibition.

Phryne Fisher returns with a brand new exhibition filled with glamour, romance and adventure.  Experience large scale installations recreating Miss Fisher’s world, complete with an interactive mystery experience, all the while enjoying the feature film costumes designed by Margot Wilson, props and more from Miss Fisher’s first cinematic release, Miss Fisher and The Crypt of Tears.

Immerse yourself in the adventure with Phryne and unravel a decade old mystery concerning priceless emeralds, ancient curses and the truth behind the disappearance of a forgotten tribe.

Be transported back to where it all began with a retrospective of the original series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, as well as costumes from the expanded Miss Fisher universe including the 1960’s spin off series Ms Fisher’s Modern Mysteries and the upcoming Chinese adaptation Miss S, where Phryne has been reimagined as a crime fighting sleuth in 1920s Shanghai.

The exhibition is open daily, 10am to 4pm from 20 March to 19 July 2020. Tickets available here

Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries Exhibition 2016

Old Government House in Brisbane is currently playing host to the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries costume exhibition. The exhibition is on until September 4th and this is your last chance to check out the costumes from the most recent series of the show.

Step into Old Government House and enter the opulent 1920s world of the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher and her crime fighting associates. Based on the novels of Australian author Kerry Greenwood, the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries series has captured the imagination of Australia.

This brand new exhibition features fabulous series three costumes and props. See up close the outfits worn by Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) and her cohorts – including Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page) and Aunt Prudence (Miriam Margolyes). Walk through the different sets and touch and feel the sumptuous fabrics. Try on replica costumes and interact with props and furniture from the show as you step deeper into Phryne’s world. Solve a crime by looking out for clues from Detective Inspector Jack Robinson. Become part of the crew and go behind the scenes to discover the inspiration for the costumes and understand how they were made. You will even get the chance to design your own dress.

The exhibition is open daily from 9am to 4pm and tickets are $21.50. for Adults, Concession $19.50 and Children (5-15) $12.00.

Clothes in Murder on the Ballarat Train

Phryne wears the following outfits in Murder on the Ballarat Train:
Cream velvet and fox fur dressing gown, silk pajamas, Russian leather boots - Phryne's garb at the Ballan Hotel
Black wool trousers, silk shirt in emerald green, cat jumper and black cloche, red Russian boots, red outer coat -
Boots, trousers and a heavy jacket
Wool dress, bust band and petticoat, jazz garters
Red fox collar
Purple silk afternoon dress
Grey green dressing gown

Clothing in A Question of Death

The following outfits appear in A Question of Death:

Scarlet brocade evening dress, black gloves, diamond clip and a band of diamonds around her upper arm and throat - Hotel Splendide

Claret evening dress by Paitou with gold and black grapes embroidered around the hem, gold slippers and a purple cap – Puttin on the Ritz

Red satin erte dress, red brochade shoes - Overheard on the Balcony

Wine coloured wool, cloche with green and black flowers, boots, trousers & jumper with parrots on - Death Shall be Dead.

Peach and black bloused top and a pair of palpable, scandalous trousers – Carnival

Wine coloured wool dress - The Camberwell Wonder

Golden afternoon dress with silk embroidered bee - Come, Sable Night

Phryne's Outfits in Flying too High

The following outfits appear in Flying too High:

Beige dress of mannish cut, dusty pink cloche, taupe shoes

Leather flying jacket, helmet, breaches, boots, jersey - Phryne's flying outfit
I'd imagine that Phryne's flying garb would be similar to Amelia Earhart's one in the picture although perhaps every so slightly more stylish! 

Red coat with astrakhan collar , black felt hat, Russian leather boots

Black trousers boots and cloche loose black wool jacket - Phryne's action outfit for when she is tied to the back of the car 

Black skirt, white dolman sleeve blouse, red jersey top, black driving hat - Phryne's outfit purchased by Dot in Queenscliff. 

Black velvet Erte dress with lapin cuffs and collar 6 inch band of fur on hem, Russian boots - Phryne's outfit for dinner with Dr Fielding

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition at Old Government House, Parramatta

Over the weekend the Hubby and I went to check out the . The exhibition was held at Old Government House, Parramatta and the elegant venue certainly created a beautiful backdrop for the stunning costumes on show.

There were over 40 outfits on show and Sydneysiders were treated to the added extra of seeing outfits worn during the Christmas episode on display. These weren't displayed when the exhibition was on in Melbourne as they were still being used to film the episode.

In the entrance to the house we were greeted with these stunning shawl as well as this beautiful ensemble. The white (faux) fur wrap was worn by Phryne in Death at the Victoria Docks. The dress was the one that Phryne was wearing when she was singing 'Lets Misbehave' with Jack in Dead Air. Just looking at this one item you can see the hours of work and the meticulous detailing that goes into each piece.

The first room we wandered into contained an array of hats from the series. The hubby and I had trouble picking favourites although I think mine is the red one in the centre of the top right photo or perhaps the blue one with the tassel in the bottom right. Each item was careful labeled with information about the item and the episode it appeared in.

My absolute favourite room of the exhibition was the one contain the outfits worn in the Christmas episode - Murder Under the Mistletoe. The room was so beautifully decked out to create a Christmas environment and the fatal pear Christmas tree lights were even hung on the wall.

The upstairs nursery contained outfits worn by Jane in the show including the absolutely stunning travelling hat and coat (laid on the bed) that she wore in the Christmas episode.

The last room of the exhibition (the kitchen) contained outfits from other cast members including Dot and Mrs Butler's dressing gowns, an ensemble belonging to Jack and a dark outfit of Phryne's. There was also the body of a poor headless woman (most likely a prostitute) in this rather garish (but beautifully made) black dress with chartreuse detailing.

As for the exhibition overall well I thoroughly enjoyed seeing these outfits in the flesh as it is a fantastic opportunity to really see the work and exquisite detailing that goes into each piece. My photos definitely don't do them justice. The items are beautifully displayed and I think any fan of the show or lover of 1920's costumes will adore this exhibition. I implore you to go see it and leave you with more photos of the exhibits:

The Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition is on at Old Government House, Parramatta until June 1st 2014. Tickets are available here:
Adults $16
Concession $13
Family $38 (2 adults & 2 children)
Groups (of 10-50 people) $13 per person
Discounts available for National Trust members

Phryne's Headwear

Throughout the series Phryne wears a range of fantastic headwear. The ABC has started an Instagram page with details of the hats that Phryne wears throughout the first series of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. The page can be found here:

Phryne's Outfits in Cocaine Blues

The Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries book go into real detail about the outfits that Phryne wears. This gives a real insight into the fashions of the era. Here are the outfits mentioned in Cocaine Blues:

Diamante garters - which Phryne reveals when rescuing the diamond necklace from the chandelier

Oriental pattern green and gold lounging robe - Phryne's robe she wears on the ship

Chanel beige knitted silk suit and a bright red wool coat - an outfit Phryne considers for disembarking the Orient but rejects in favour of the one below

Sailor suit with white piping pique collar, drop waisted pleated skirt, dark blue leather shoes with Louis heal, dark blue cloche - Phryne's outfit of choice for disembarking the Orient

Pale straw colour cotton and straw hat, silk scarf of green, lemon and sea blue – Phryne wears this to breakfast in hotel

Peacock blue gown by Patou, sea green cloak, fillet in hair - Phryne's outfit to dinner at the hotel

Trousers, silk pullover, stout shoes, soft felt hat, reefer jacket with pleats with pockets - Phryne's outfit for going out walking 

Doeskin gloves and black diamante barrett – Phryne's shopping

Dark blue silk suit with princess collar, black cloche, sapphire earrings – the outfit Phryne wears to the cathedral 

The first picture is how the dress is protrayed in the TV series but I always imagined it more like the second picture

Deep claret satin dress edged in dark mink, strings of black beads, train, sleeves like imperial chinese robe – by Erte worn with glace kid shoes, a black evening cape of silk pile velvet - Phrynes outfit for the Cryer's soiree

linen suit dark brown loose cut coat - Phryne's outfit to Lydia's luncheon

Severe black trousers, white shirt and black jacket – turkish bath outfit

Sage trousers – worn when driving 

Paynes baby bottom pink fugi cotton, fringe bag, near kid boots - Phryne's 'prostitute' costume