Hold onto your smelling salts, "Bridgerton" fans, because we're about to spill the tea on how Colin Bridgerton transformed from a sweet, slightly naive younger brother into the smoldering rake that set our hearts aflutter in Season 3. It wasn't just those brooding glances and newfound confidence; the show's costume and makeup wizards meticulously crafted his transformation, turning him into the most irresistible bachelor in Mayfair.
Believe it or not, Colin's early seasons' wardrobe was deliberately designed to downplay his handsomeness.
“In seasons one and two, we emphasized everything round,” reveals hair and makeup designer Erika Ökvist. “His hair was quite round.
His face had the ruffles around the neck and jawline, so we couldn't really see this chiselled jaw that [Luke Newton] does have.”
Ruffles? Hiding that jawline? It's almost criminal! But the "Bridgerton" team had a plan, and it involved a strategic dose of travel, maturity, and a dash of pirate-inspired swagger.
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