Emma Peel's Leather Catsuit
Though the character of Emma Peel is closely associated with the zippered black leather catsuit she wore in the title sequences and promotional materials for her first season on The Avengers, she wore the outfit only a few times in the episodes themselves.
Below, Mrs. Peel battles a well-dressed henchman in a photo-comic based on the extended fight scene from “Death at Bargain Prices,” which premiered in October 1965. Diana Rigg plays Emma Peel and George Selway is her opponent, with Patrick Macnee making a cameo as John Steed.
Next
Previous
posted by Tony Lewis @ Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2 comments
2 Comments:
Tony,
IIRC, Mrs. Peel's predecessor, Cathy Gale, is the one who popularized the leather catsuits. This was in 1962-1964, before the series came to the U. S. (hence the misperception on this side of the Atlantic). Mrs. Peel soon transitioned to stretch jersey catsuits.
Thanks!
Hi, Darci.
Yes, Cathy Gale introduced the leather look to The Avengers, though her outfits weren't catsuits. Diana Rigg reportedly didn't like wearing the leather gear, and when fashion designer John Bates came on board, he wanted to go for a smoother, more skin-tight look, hence the stretch-jersey catsuits.
Post a Comment
<< Home