Costumes for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Antony and Cleopatra (1972) were designed by Ann Curtis. Cleopatra has a range of clothing emphasising both her public and private roles in the play.

Some have an ancient Egyptian feel, some are extravagant, and others are simply regular eveningwear.

Cleopatra was serious about fashion; she introduced new trends including combinations of Greek and Egyptian attire, as well as mixing highly simple and highly elaborate designs.

Designs © Ann Curtis

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Costume 70 for Antony and Cleopatra, Ann Curtis, 1972.

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Costume 59 for Antony and Cleopatra, Ann Curtis, 1972.

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Costume 63 for Antony and Cleopatra, Ann Curtis, 1972.

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Costume 64 for Antony and Cleopatra, Ann Curtis, 1972.

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