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Game of Thrones’ Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen go head to head in fashion ‘duel’, but who will win?

STORYBrittany Eubanks
Growing rivals Sansa Stark (left), portrayed by Sophie Turner, and Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Photos: HBO
Growing rivals Sansa Stark (left), portrayed by Sophie Turner, and Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Photos: HBO
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Growing rivalry between the females – portrayed by English actresses Sophie Turner and Emilia Clarke – has wowed viewers of the HBO series, just like their stunning costumes

The internet is still reeling from Season 8, Episode 5 of HBO’s fantasy television series, Game of Thrones.

There are so many questions to be answered in the forthcoming final episode.

One of the interesting subplots that we need answered is what happens in the growing rivalry between Sansa Stark, portrayed by English actress Sophie Turner, and Daenerys Targaryen, played by another English actress, Emilia Clarke.

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Last week’s episode may have left viewers wanting to tell Sansa to watch out, but let’s not forget Westeros has put The Lady of Winterfell through the ringer: she’s not going to bend the knee so easily.

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Although there is no consensus on how Season 8 will play out, one thing most people can agree on is that the costuming in Game of Thrones is undeniably fashion at it’s finest. These noteworthy designs are e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.

From the constitution and structure of every piece, to the rich textures and detailing of each design, these looks have been turning heads, inspiring runway looks and giving subtle hints about each characters’ storylines since Season 1.

In a recent interview, the show’s long-standing costume visionary, Michele Clapton said: “I continue to use costume design and details to express each character’s state of mind.

I use costume design and details to express each character’s state of mind. I love this sense of storytelling. It’s very subliminal
Michele Clapton, costume designer

“I love this sense of storytelling. It’s very subliminal, but when fans rewatch episodes, they often spot clues that they may have missed the first time.”

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