Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Go behind the seams of HBO's ‘House of the Dragon’ with Emmy-winning costume designer Caroline McCall as she reveals how the show's unforgettable costumes come to life. From the intricate gowns of Queen Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower to the battle-ready armor worn by Daemon and Aemond Targaryen, McCall breaks down the design and craftsmanship behind the 1,000 costumes created for each episode. She also takes us inside the costume workshops—from embroidery, leatherwork, jewelry and chain mail to the armory, where real swords are forged by blacksmiths and historically accurate armor is etched and distressed for battle.
McCall explains how ‘House of the Dragon’ developed its own visual identity while drawing inspiration from ‘Game of Thrones,’ and how the costumes evolve alongside each character's journey. She shares the stories behind standout looks for Rhaenyra, Alicent, Aemond, and more, while also diving into newer characters like Lord Ormund Hightower, Roddy the Ruin, and Alys Rivers, revealing the hidden details viewers may never notice on screen, and how every stitch helps bring the world of Westeros to life.
0:00 Behind the Seams—'House of the Dragon'
0:21 Breaking it Down
2:16 Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
4:19 Aemond Targaryen
7:58 Lord Ormund Hightower
9:07 Prince Daemon Targaryen
9:29 Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower
10:17 Admiral Sharako Lohar
12:06 Roderick Dustin "Roddy the Ruin"
12:18 Alys Rivers
'House of the Dragon' is now streaming on HBO Max.
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Go behind the seams of HBO's ‘House of the Dragon’ with Emmy-winning costume designer Caroline McCall as she reveals how the show's unforgettable costumes come to life. From the intricate gowns of Queen Rhaenyra and Alicent Hightower to the battle-ready armor worn by Daemon and Aemond Targaryen, McCall breaks down the design and craftsmanship behind the 1,000 costumes created for each episode. She also takes us inside the costume workshops—from embroidery, leatherwork, jewelry and chain mail to the armory, where real swords are forged by blacksmiths and historically accurate armor is etched and distressed for battle.
McCall explains how ‘House of the Dragon’ developed its own visual identity while drawing inspiration from ‘Game of Thrones,’ and how the costumes evolve alongside each character's journey. She shares the stories behind standout looks for Rhaenyra, Alicent, Aemond, and more, while also diving into newer characters like Lord Ormund Hightower, Roddy the Ruin, and Alys Rivers, revealing the hidden details viewers may never notice on screen, and how every stitch helps bring the world of Westeros to life.
0:00 Behind the Seams—'House of the Dragon'
0:21 Breaking it Down
2:16 Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
4:19 Aemond Targaryen
7:58 Lord Ormund Hightower
9:07 Prince Daemon Targaryen
9:29 Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower
10:17 Admiral Sharako Lohar
12:06 Roderick Dustin "Roddy the Ruin"
12:18 Alys Rivers
'House of the Dragon' is now streaming on HBO Max.
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