The stunning 60s style of Anya Taylor-Joy in The Queen’s Gambit, Netflix’s new chess drama
- The show’s main character, chess prodigy Beth, develops a sense of style that is a far cry from the orphanage uniform of her early years
- Her impeccable outfits, hair and make-up belie the fragile personality of a woman trying to overcome her demons and to fit into a male-dominated world
If you’re looking for a full immersion in 1960s fashion and the game of chess – which we are aware make for unlikely bedfellows – The Queen’s Gambit, a limited series that recently dropped on Netflix, is something of a hidden gem.
As Beth comes of age, she evolves into a glamorous woman, unabashedly showing off her flair for fashion in a world that’s dominated by men clad in drab suits. From her first trip to a department store in Kentucky with her equally glamorous – and equally prone to addiction – adoptive mother, to her escapades to far-flung locations such as New York, Mexico City and Paris, Beth develops a sense of style that is a far cry from the orphanage uniform of her early years.
Beth’s impeccable outfits and perfect hair – not to mention her flawless make-up that emphasises her already striking eyes – belie the fragile personality of a young woman trying to overcome her demons and to fit in to a male-dominated world where her glamour is publicly dismissed by her fellow chess players.
Beth’s school uniform is in stark contrast to the sophisticated outfits that she favours once she leaves the orphanage.
