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Captain Hook Costume - Dress up as Captain Hook, Dress Up Like a Pirate and Take Peter Pan to Neverland
Take a journey into Neverland with your loved ones by dressing up as your favorite pirates! This deluxe pirate costume set includes a dark red medieval captain's jacket, a white cravat, with a sword and hat.





The NMMC recreated Hook's original costume to illustrate the evolution from Du Maurier's grimy, smoky pirate, to Barrie's refined and elegant pirate. It also reflects the evolution of pirate costumes and images in both fashion and art.


Characteristics





Hook Hook, the villainous pirate captain in Peter Pan's tale He terrorizes his crew and creates havoc in Lost Boys land. This guide on costumes will provide you with the necessary information and inspiration to create your own unique version, whether it's for Halloween or an elaborate cosplay, or simply to get your creative juices flowing.





In the 1904 play by J. M. Barrie, as well as its later adaptations, Hook is described as a man with two principal concerns: the sight his own blood (though it's not mentioned in the play's text) as well as the crocodile that is able to eat the hand that was cut off by Hook. His wisdom and admiration for Shakespeare's plays are popular. His intimidating body, slender hair, and moustache (which can be made with a wig) give him an intimidating appearance. His signature hook is permanently affixed to his right arm. His costume could also comprise the flintlock gun as well as a lightweight sword.


Appearance





A Captain Hook costume is a great way to show off your love of Peter Pan. Peter Pan story. It's also a distinctive and well-known choice of costume that can stand out in the crowd of other costumes. It's a fantastic option for costumes that are group-oriented, as well.





The character is shown as the arch-nemesis for the boy who never grows up, Peter Pan. He is a villain who can't be ignored because of his bravado and shrewdness.





Captain Hook wears a wide-skirted justaucorps, fashioned from the men's 3 piece gentlemanly ensemble from the late 17th century. The outfit is finished with a black wig that was trimmed in gold. According to Du Maurier, this straggly hairstyle made him appear like something like a cross between Charles II and a 14-year-old schoolgirl'.





Hans Conried voiced Hook for the Disney film. The character's voice is carried over into the stage show and subsequent animated versions. The costume designers did not take into account Du Maurier's comments about the wig. Hook was a hairy apparition that looked like a male gorgon.


Weapons





A ruthless pirate, a sharp sense of humor, and a hook that can cut through anything give Captain Hook a villainous reputation. This classic pirate costume allows you to dress up as Captain Hook and achieve the intention of capturing Peter Pan and his pals.





The character of Du Maurier was an ominous, grimy face sporting a limited arsenal, including two-pronged hooks and six pistols. Friz Goodall's promo art for the production of 1907 showcases these features in addition to the curly chenille wig which caused Du Maurier uncomfortable with the appearance of her actor.





The costume expert from the NMMC Ninya Mikalia has reproduced the first rendition of the costume for a forthcoming exhibition in Falmouth on pirates that traces the development of this enduring character. The exhibit shows the evolution of the grimy, dank pirate into Barrie's more refined, sexier pirate.


Accessories





Accessories for pirate costumes are easily accessible and can help complete your look. You can find a variety of pirate accessories, including weapons and wigs to create the most formidable buccaneer.





The fun-loving arch nemesis that is the boy who never had the chance to grow up, Captain Hook is one of the most intriguing characters in literature. First invented by JM Barrie in the play Peter Pan, this cunning pirate has captured the imagination of millions of children and adults as well.





The National Maritime Museum Cornwall's (NMMC) largest exhibit, Pirates, traces the progress of the pirate's image through fashion, art and film. This week's blog entry looks at the style of the first Captain Hook Costume worn by Gerald Du Maurier in 1904. Ninya Mialia recreated the outfit in a fashion that shows the difference between Du Maurier’s original wig design and face for the character, and the Disney and Dustin Hoffman clean-cut pirate.
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