Dark Shadows was a super popular horror-soap opera of the 60s and continues to have a huge fanbase to this day! I just happen to be one of those fans. One of the most popular, well-known characters of the series would be the witch, Angelique (played by Lara Parker) who is probably the most prominent and memorable antagonist of the series. Angelique had a very intense love-hate relationship with the vampire Barnabas Collins.
Today, I thought I would focus on this wild and crazy character and discuss the various different clothes that Miss Bouchard wore in the first month of appearances on the show. I'm planning on going through her other outfits as well at some point on this blog as well.
November 1967 - The Beginning of Angelique
Pictures are from: Episode 368/369, Episode 370 , Episode 372, Episode 373, Episode 374
In November of 1967, Angelique made her first appearance on the show. Throughout this month, she made various different appearances. She initially was only going to show up to explain Barnabas' backstory but she proved to be popular so they had her continue to show up throughout the series.
These episodes are set back in the day (i.e. the 1700s) to show the backstory of Angelique and Barnabas. So, through these different episodes we see her wearing many different long dresses, bonnets, and because this show was made in the 60s, intense makeup and hair. I put in pictures (courtesy of the the blog darkshadowseveryday) of all her different appearance during this month to show you the variety of costumes she wore. It really is impressive how much work the costume designers (Ramsey Mostoller, Stanley Simmons, Mary McKinley, and Hazel Roy) went into for each episode.
I really love the character of Angelique. She's a wonderfully wicked witch, constantly causing problems for everyone in the show. Right when you think she's gone she comes right back!
Are you a fan of Dark Shadows? If so, who is your favorite character? Is there a character on the show you would like me to highlight? Or an actress? Let me know in the comment section below!
Stay tuned for the next ~spooky~ Halloween post where I will focus on the daughter of a famous horror icon!
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