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Mourning the loss of Miss Kerry Greenwood, who passed away on 26-Mar-2025 at age 70 after an illness. Thank you for creating the iconic Phryne Fisher who inspires millions of women and girls to be strong, independent, and adventurous. You are dearly loved and will be in our hearts forever.

(Posted 07-Apr-2025)

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The third ensemble of "Murder and Mozzarella" (Season 3, Episode 3) is a return to Miss Fisher's classic cat burgling outfit, complete with a long dark coat, b&e beret, silk blouse and pants, along with earrings to match.

Her dramatic black velvet coat is perfect for sleuthing, with a full-length silhouette, folded collar with pointed lapels, and series of loops that fasten the top half. Another 1920's piece from Marion Boyce's personal closet, while it's often used for sneaking (1x10, 2x03, and here), this coat has also appeared as an elegant flourish while confronting Renee in 1x07 and to her cemetery outfit in 2x02, as well as in a promotional photo shoot. A visually similar shorter jacket also appears in other episodes as part of her cat burgling ensemble (1x05, 2x01, 2x12).

The black silk blouse has a v-neckline and a tie of the same material loosely fastened in the front, matching her black silk faille wide-leg pants and dark double strapped Mary Jane heels. Her onyx teardrop earrings help add a fashionable twist to her illicit adventures.

One of the most reused pieces in the entire series, this marks the seventeenth appearance of her 'breaking and entering beret', which is worn six times in season one (1x05, 1x05, 1x06, 1x09, 1x10, 1x10), ten times in season two (2x01, 2x03, 2x04, 2x05, 2x05, 2x06, 2x07, 2x11, 2x12, 2x12), and sadly only this time in season three.

Season 3, Episode 3 - "Murder and Mozzarella"

Screencaps from screencapped.net, promotional photos from here and here, Costume Exhibition photo from MySuitcase, hat photo from the official Pinterest, photo collages by me.

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The second outfit of "Murder and Mozzarella" (Season 3, Episode 3) is a breathtaking gown known as 'The Italian'.

Phryne wears a dazzling dress to meet with Concetta at her family's restaurant, establishing her claim as a rival for Jack's affection. Marion Boyce wanted something that was "sexy but incredibly elegant at the same time". The gown is made of a Chantilly lace with intricate black beaded designs and a cowl-draped neckline, complimented by a purple silk bias-cut slip underneath.

She accessorizes with her black fur stole (seen in 2x01), an authentic 1920's gold and crystal pendant (seen in 1x03, twice in 1x12, an unaired dress from 1x09, and 2x07) black gloves, and clear beaded earrings. Finishing the look is a jeweled hair slide (worn in 1x12 and 2x03) and one of her several chainmail handbags (also known as armor-mesh) with a simple twist clasp to hold it together.

Season 3 features a variety of gowns with purple/blue slips worn underneath to accentuate the details of the sequinned, beaded, or gilded top layer, all designed to illuminate Phryne's fashion and place in high society (3x01, this gown, 3x04, and 3x06)

Season 3, Episode 3 - "Murder and Mozzarella"

Screencaps from here, history of chain mesh purses from here, earring photo from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Facebook page, Costume Exhibition photos from Nikki Johnson and Laura-Emily, and Marion Boyce's website, promo photo from LalaTv, collage by me. Please credit my blog if you use my collages or write-ups.

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The first ensemble of "Murder and Mozzarella" (Season 3, Episode 3) features Phryne's classic car coat on top of her printed silk chiffon blouse and classic navy wide-leg pants.

Miss Fisher's usual travel outfit, she wears a flattering red and white silk chiffon blouse patterned with outlines of stacked gingko leaves. Cut in the same style as many of her other shirts, it has a v-shaped neckline and a long tie that loops around the neck and either fastens together or hangs loose at the front. Underneath is a white square-neck camisole with decorative scallop edging along the top.

She pairs this with her navy wide-leg pants and dark heels, as well as her linen hat and matching travel coat. Known as the "ode to detectives" by Marion Boyce, the costume designer, the linen coat is both practical and dramatic, suitable for weathering the elements while traveling or exploring. It has a line of brown and cream horn buttons to fasten the coat, and a wide collar with rounded points. This coat is the most reused item of clothing in the series, with twenty separate appearances across all three seasons (twice in 1x02, 1x03, 1x04, 1x06, 1x08, 1x09, twice in 1x13, 2x01, 2x04, 2x06, 2x07, 2x10, 2x12, here in 3x03, twice in 3x04 and twice in 3x08).

Phryne accessorizes with her linen bucket hat, often seen accompanying her coat (twice in 1x02, 1x04, 1x06, 1x08, 1x09, 1x13, 2x02, 2x03, 2x04, 2x06, 2x07, 2x10, 2x12, and here in 3x03 as well), and a pair of frosted white earrings with silver caps (bottom left of the costume exhibition photo). As suitable for an adventurous lady of the '20s, she also wears linen crocheted driving gloves with leather accents, and a large cream handbag.

Season 3, Episode 3 - "Murder and Mozzarella"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from here and here, costume exhibition photo and hat photo from the official Pinterest.

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Phryne Fisher’s Fabulous Frocks Outfit Recap: Season 3, Episode 2 - “Murder & the Maiden”

A less extravagant episode than the season opener, "Murder & the Maiden" features six distinct outfits, with two incredibly eyecatching coats and hats, a peek at pink pajamas, a Russian disguise, an aviatrix look, and a fabulous gold net ensemble for entertaining detectives in one's parlor.

Outfit #1 - Coral Dreamcoat, Straw Hat, Purple Cami and Pants

Outfit #2 - Embroidered Pink Pajama Set

Outfit #3 - Black and Blue Coat, Purple Beret, Black Cami and Pants

Outfit #4 - Russian Disguise with Brown Jacket and Headwrap

Outfit #5 - Aviatrix Cap with Brown Jacket

Outfit #6 - Gold Net Blouse with Black Cami and Pants

Previous Recaps:

Season 3, Episode 1 Recap - "Death Defying Feats" (7 Outfits)

Season Two Outfit Recaps

Season One Outfit Recaps

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The sixth and final outfit of Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden", is a gorgeous gold accented net blouse, framed by her classic silk faille pants and a beautiful black and silver hairpiece.

The blouse appears to be made of metallic gold strands placed with different spacing throughout the garment, with wide diagonal shapes in the half-sleeves, and sharper angles more closely packed in the bodice. The neckline collar is a series of the strands place on top of each other in the front before widening out and creating a fetching v-shape in the back, accented with a line of buttons. Phryne wears her square black camisole underneath the semi-transparent blouse, as well as her classic black wide-leg silk faille pants.

Miss Fisher accentuates her look with faceted amber drop earrings, decorated with small gold beads above the gem (as seen in the center of the earring photo), and a fetching hairpiece with a large circular black jewel, featuring six silver strands that radiate to the upper left from it.

While not her usual casual at-home outfit, Phryne is choosing sumptuous and elegant pieces when entertaining Jack in her parlor.

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, earring photo from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Facebook page.

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The fifth outfit we see Phyrne wear in "Murder & the Maiden" (Season 3, Episode 2) is a variation on her classic aviatrix look, combined with the previous outfit.

She wears the brown velvet coat from her Russian disguise over her classic black camisole with scalloped edging, black silk faille wide leg trousers, and dark heels with straps, but trades Tiana's embroidered headwrap for her aviator's cap as she hops in the plane. The coat is wide-sleeved, following a smaller silhouette than the fashionable cocoon coat of the time, and the aviatrix cap also appears in "The Green Mill Murder" (1x03), the last time we saw Miss Fisher piloting an aircraft.

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from various sources (x, x)

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PERIOD DRAMA APPRECIATION WEEK 2023 | Day 3 (July 5th): Favorite Costume Design → Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012-2015) [Costumes by Marion Boyce]

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The fourth outfit of "Murder & the Maiden" (Season 3, Episode 2) is Phryne's disguise of a brown velvet jacket, black camisole and pants, along with an embroidered headwrap worn while trying to draw out the Russian Anarchists.

Borrowing Tatiana's embroidered headwrap and brown velvet coat to confuse the anarchists, the rest of Phryne's wardrobe is in similarly muted tones. The deep brown velvet caplet with mid-length sleeves and a wide collar (possibly allowing for a hood) is worn on top of her black camisole with a straight neckline and decorative scalloped edging. Her classic black wide leg silk faille pants add to the practicality and color of the outfit.

She accessorizes with fawn colored gloves embroidered with a black emblem of wheat, and a beautiful hand embroidered brown head wrap which features a variety of colors and types of floral embroidery, from large orange flowers to green grass to blue and red sprigs. The earth colors tie into her large leather bag and add to the somber tone of the scene. Phryne finishes off the outfit with dark strapped heels.

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from various sources (x, x, x).

Please credit me if using my work.

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The third outfit Phryne wears in "Murder & the Maiden" (Season 3, Episode 2) is a gorgeous blue and purple coat with a matching purple cloche accented with blue floral embroidery.

The star of this outfit is the beautiful chinoise coat made of black silk with midnight blue damask floral designs and purple silk trim on the pockets and her lapped sleeve cuffs. Her coat is lined with purple silk, and has a standing mandarin collar with a single hidden closure at the waist. Marion Boyce, the costume designer, added cut out elements from original 1920's silk embroidery, attaching two large blue flowers to the left shoulder, as well as one on her hat. She finishes off her look with a blue silk organza floral brooch pinned to her shoulder.

Her accompanying cloche is a matching purple felt with a tight molded brim and decorative swoop near Phryne's left cheek, along with one of the silk embroidered flower motifs also seen on her coat.

Underneath her coat, Miss Fisher wears her dark blue camisole with small scalloped trim on the straight neckline, along with her navy blue wide leg silk faille pants. She accessorizes with a bag made of the same fabric as her coat, long teardrop earrings, and a large purple amethyst and diamond ring.

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, costume exhibition photos from Laura Emily's Flickr, and Marion Boyce's website.

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The second outfit Phryne wears in "Murder & the Maiden" (Season 3, Episode 2) is her pink pajama set with embroidered details.

As Phryne turns, we can see the camisole top actually has a row of buttons down the back as closures, with slits along the side seams and thin straps that connect the front to the back. Wavering embroidery decorates along the neckline of the camisole and the hems of her pants, and large floral elements can be seen on both the pants and the top.

This pair of sleepwear has shown up five times in the series, 1x03, 1x10, 1x11, here in 3x02, and in 3x07 as well. Marion Boyce, the costume designer, created the camisole and matching pants out of a second-hand tablecloth.

"It has a gorgeous embroidery on it which was incorporated into the design of the pants and long style pyjama top." - Marion Boyce, costume designer

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, costume photos from MarionBoyce.com, costume exhibition photo from Dayna's Blog.

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The first outfit of "Murder & the Maiden" (Season 3, Episode 2) is a luxurious red velvet coat over a silver camisole and matching pants, complete with a shaped straw hat accented by feathers.

Known as the Coral Dreamcoat, Phryne's coat is made of a silk shot coral velvet with silver silk lining. Closer examination reveals godets (triangular inserts of fabric to add movement and width) of the velvet lined with silver piping on each side, along with a front tie and upturned sleeves with beaded decorations hanging from the ends of each.

"[The coat] has a front tie, which gives it lots of movement. Gareth Blaha, who's really quite sensational with finishing pieces, made these beautiful dangles off all the sleeves and the front tie." - Marion Boyce, Costume Exhibition Catalogue

Serving as a backdrop for her coral coat is a scoop-neck camisole with a wide hem, and flared trousers are made of a matching grey faille. Topping it all off is an authentic 1920s straw beret, adorned with a few thin maroon swirling feathers on top of a coral and maroon ostrich feather pouf and decorated with two gold buttons.

Phryne also brings along her grey woven handbag with a golden clasp that has been seen previously in 2x01 and 2x02, and ties in with the silver in her coat lining and her camisole and pants. She finishes the look with grey suede heels, white leather gloves, and glass bugle bead earrings.

Season 3, Episode 2 - "Murder & the Maiden"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from various sources (x, x, x, x, x, x), costume exhibition photo from Dayna's Blog.

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Phryne fashion tournament: round one results

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Round one results are in! We're saying goodbye to eight of our nominated looks after an especially strong showing from Phryne's various kimonos/gowns. Round two starts later today (3rd Nov) and will feature the following polls:

Match up one: 2. Duster with hat and red scarf vs 3. Beret and grey tweed coat

Match up two: 6. Silver patterned kimono vs 7. Lilac damask dress

Match up three: 9. Fan dance outfit vs 12. Brown & red kimono with pink collar

Match up four: 13. All black trousers and sheer blouse vs 16. Fighting cock robe

Full details of all the looks are included in these posts: X, X.

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Phryne Fisher’s Fabulous Frocks Outfit Recap: Season 3, Episode 1 - “Death Defying Feats”

As expected for the first episode of the season, "Death Defying Feats" opens season three with a gorgeously designed bang. The premiere contains seven distinctly beautiful outfits, starting and ending with sumptuous evening gowns displaying intricate embroidered and beaded patterns. A dreamlike jacket and scarf, followed by a jaw-dropping vintage sea foam lace tabard add to the underwater fantasy feel of the episode. Both Phryne's investigatory jacket and rich blue kimono lend a Chinoise element to the shades of blue found throughout, with the grand finale featuring an actual sequined mermaid costume. While not as numerous as previous premieres, the season three opener still upholds its well dressed reputation.

Outfit #1 - Blue Beaded Gown with Brown Fur Wrap

Outfit #2 - Mermaid Coat, White Camisole and Pants, Blue Hat

Outfit #3 - Green Lace Tabard, Jeweled Hairslide

Outfit #4 - Blue Chinoise Jacket, White Pants, Silver Cami, Red Hood

Outfit #5 - Blue Kimono with Gold Headwrap

Outfit #6 - Mermaid Costume with Gold Headwrap

Outfit #7 - Tarnished Net Dress, Tulle Wrap, Gold Floral Hairpiece

Previous Recaps:

Season Two Outfit Recaps

Season One Outfit Recaps

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The seventh and final outfit of "Death Defying Feats" (Season 3, Episode 1) is a beautiful black net dress decorated with silver vines and a gold floral headpiece.

Known as the "Tarnished Net" dress, this gorgeous gown is made of a black silk slip underneath a black netting embroidered with a burnished gold floral design, with a wide elaborate lace border. The dress itself is a simple wrap dress, with wide shoulder straps and fastened together at the waist with a 1920's clasp shaped into a lily pad with decorative pearls that belonged to costume designer Marion Boyce.

Phryne accessorizes her gown with a beautiful wrap made of antique tulle with a similar wide burnished gold lace border to match the edging of the black netting of the dress itself. Her hairpiece is a complimentary metallic gold floral decoration set onto a comb. Diamond cluster earrings and a burnished gold ring finish off the look.

Season 3, Episode 1 - "Death Defying Feats"

Screencaps from here, costume exhibition photos from Frock Flicks, Marion Boyce's website, and Nikki Johnson's Flickr.

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The sixth and penultimate costume of "Death Defying Feats" (Season 3, Episode 1) is Phryne's beautiful mermaid costume, complete with sequin scales, shimmering chiffon wrap, and gold jeweled turban.

A whimsical nod to a siren, Phryne's costume consists of a sequin halter-top bikini with a wide strap across the back, with the point of the bottom piece connecting at the center of the top. The lower half is covered with sequinned scales with a green silk backing on each. The entire ensemble is made with antique luminescent sequins and gold lurex, with a sea green metallic thread combined with antique gold metallic thread creating the binding on the edges.

"To create a 'mermaid' you must research the fabric. I designed a piece that had scales, when Phryne swam the scales went up and down, they moved like a fish." - Marion Boyce, Series Costume Exhibition Catalogue

Adding to the underwater effect is Phryne's blue-green chiffon wrap, finished with the same sea green and gold metallic thread edging. It attaches at the center of the bottom with a simple tie and loops around her wrists to create the illusion of waves. She finishes the look with her gold lamé head wrap, seen previously in 1x03, with a bow created from green crystals.

Season 3, Episode 1 - "Death Defying Feats"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from Vanity Fair, csfd.cz, and Marion Boyce's website, Costume Exhibition photos from Laura-Emily Dunn's Flickr, Nikki Johnson's Flickr (x, x), and footprintsandfotos Flickr (x, x).

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The fifth outfit of "Death Defying Feats" (Season 3, Episode 1) is a fetching blue embroidered kimono, paired with a gold lamé headwrap with a jeweled green bow.

A staple in Phryne's considerable wardrobe, she appears backstage in yet another gorgeous kimono dressing gown. Crafted from an imperial blue silk, it is embroidered on each side with leaves and a section of yellow and red roses before trailing down into a bunch of green grapes. This authentic 1920's fabric is not only embroidered, but also embossed with leaf-like patterns throughout. As tradition in a genuine kimono, the swinging sleeve is attached only at the top of the shoulder, with the bottom left open to allow the under-kimono to show through.

The lining is a lovely bright green silk in order to pick up on the colors of the floral embroidery. She finishes her look with a gold lamé turban as part of the mermaid costume underneath, complete with strings of green beads and jewels to create a bow. Her gold head wrap can be seen in a different configuration at the end of "The Green Mill Murder" (1x03).

Season 3, Episode 1 - "Death Defying Feats"

Screencaps from here, promotional photos from ABC.net, Telly Visions, QUT Media, marionboyce.com, csfd.cz, and presse.servustv.com (no longer posted).