Mass Appeal: The Modern Game of Thrones-Inspired Looks That Are To-Die-For

You know it, every Monday (SGT), we’ll be sitting in front of our television screens catching, oh, just about the hottest, most anticipated dark fantasy series this side of the universe, with that epic intro that’d be a crime to skip. Yeah, we bet you just hummed the tune in your head. So in order to commemorate the great blessing that is Game of Thrones (old gods or new, we’re cool) and to mark the end of this rapid-fire season, we posed ourselves these two questions: what if the houses were still living today, and more importantly, what would the most fashion-forward people be wearing? You know, all men must die for fashion and all that? Here’s a modern take on GoT, according to the great houses, of course.

House Lannister

It’s true, a lion doesn’t concern itself with the opinions of the sheep, so go bold and gold with this one. Obviously, we have to bring in the house colours of red and gold, but you can bet everyone will be hearing you roar with a glitter shirt emblazoned with the proud emblem of this king of the jungle. Elsewhere, we have plenty of royal motifs, for however long Cersei remains on the Iron Throne that is, with those earrings and rings.

While she’s still queen though, we can imagine her rocking some punk rock stylings — who else can blow up an entire Sept and not give a damn — hence a rockstar-worthy scarf with leather details and, um, skulls, and a studded skirt fit for the girl who played with wildfire. A low heel in blood-red completes the look, and is totally pregnancy-appropriate too. No shame there.

For looks that rep the other two Lannister boys, it’s really the subtle detail of a necklace with a hand pendant, especially since that motif is particular to both Tyrion and Jaime in different ways; one gets to be one, the other loses his. And that’s where a golden glove comes in handy. Slip one on and charge through your day with confidence — though you know, they’re not exactly dragonfire-proof!

REDValentino Necklace with Hand Pendant
Alexander McQueen Leather-trimmed Printed Twill Scarf
Balmain Lion Embossed T-Shirt
Alexander McQueen Crown and Skull Drop Earrings
Gucci Bead and Crystal Ring
Gucci Metallic Textured Leather Gloves
Saturation Crown Me Ring, from Zalora
Dorothy Perkins Burgundy Marni Kitten Boots
Bottega Veneta Clutch
Prada Pionnière Two-Tone Leather Shoulder Bag

House Stark

There’s a, well, stark difference between this house and the previous one; it’s true, Starks prefer more sombre, dreary colours in their outfits, hence we can imagine a modern girl taking the black — and greys and deep browns too. After all, just look at how much brooding Jon Snow does in any episode. How else do we know that winter’s coming? Why, of course, throw on a jacket or coat with either faux fur that mimics the look of the majestic direwolfs, or mottled wool that reminds us of the dutiful Crows, and always go for functional clothes that make sense. Even at formal ceremonies, i.e. weddings.

That’s where these platform boots come in — you’ll get to look very much like a Lady, while they still look killer enough if you’re up to some assassin business. Or, hey, store all your essentials — lists included — in one of these roomy bags; the Tod’s version even has spikes to ward off any prying (little)fingers, while Chloé’s features a ring-and-chain motif that we’ve been seeing on Sansa’s outfits this season, a detail that you can find on boots and necklaces too.

And while none of us are worthy enough of Longclaw, we at least can cop the look with a wolf head ring. Finally, if you find your identity slipping away from you, express yourself with a one-sided earring that bears a fluid face motif.

Elitrend Multi Metal Ring Necklace, from Zalora
Chloé Faye Day in Carbon Brown
Helmut Lang Shearling-trimmed Wool and Cashmere-blend Coat
Longchamp Sheepskin Leather Jacket
Mulberry Wolf Head Ring
sarah & sebastian Long Face Earring
Pamela Love Sword Earrings
Topshop Boots
Tod’s Double T Crossbody Bag
Manokhi Patent Leather Buckle Skirt
Tod’s Boots

House Targaryen

We know, we know, Daenerys may not be the “last Targaryen” (99.99% sure actually), but so far, she’s the only one on the show that’s out in full house colours, so… shall we begin? Obviously, we have to take reference from her many cape dresses worn on the show, and this Goen J dress mirrors the splendour of a true-born Targaryen queen whenever you walk into the room; who knows, people might start spontaneously bending the knee purely in praise of your fashion sense, no need for elaborate titles or introductions.

For more dragon riding-appropriate wear though, you might want to consider a cape jacket and velvet belt bag, both in the beautiful shades of fire and blood; a Gucci leather harness further emphasises the tough miliary-inspired gear that our dear Dany has been flaunting this season. You know we can’t run away from dragons right (no, you actually can’t, RIP Lannister army), so we threw in a couple of accessories, bags and heels that mimic the scaly surface of our favourite giant reptile.

Of course, if you’re heading somewhere North this winter, cosy up to this pair of gloves, a symbolic one that reminds us of Dany’s past (my sun and stars), as well as a possible future as the Princess That Was Promised.