How to Dress Like Rycroft Philostrate from Carnival Row

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Rycroft Philostrate, or Philo, is an inspector of The Burgue in Amazon Prime’s web series, Carnival Row. A story surrounding war and tensions between humans and mythical creatures, Carnival Row has become a place of refuge among Fae fleeing their war-torn homes. Due to his past experiences during the Great War, Philo hates the mistreatment of the Fae. He has made it his mission to ensure that justice is served to all.

Get the look of the justice-fighting detective, played by Orlando Bloom, with this Rycroft Philostrate costume guide. Cosplay Philo’s look by wearing Blue Striped Pants and a Black Belt paired with a White Shirt, Wool Vest, and a Burgundy Tie. Add some mystery with a Black Trench Coat or a Grey Long Jacket paired with a Derby Hat. Finally, complete the look with some Brown Gloves, Dress Shoes, and a classic Pocket Watch.

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During the Great War, Philo enlisted in the Burguish military as he had few choices in life, and he needed to make something of himself. Throughout his experiences in the war, Philo witnessed the cruel attempts of The Pact to exterminate the Fae. So, since the day the war ended, Philo vowed to protect the Fae, and he quickly climbed the ranks to become an inspector of the Burgue. As an inspector, Philo solves crimes and aims to catch perpetrators who dare hurt the mythical creatures of Carnival Row.

Cosplay Philo’s distinctly detective-look by wearing blue striped pants and a black belt with a white shirt, wool vest, and burgundy tie. Next, add a black trench coat, derby hat, and brown gloves, and finally, complete the look with a pair of dress shoes and a classic pocket watch. Don’t protect the Fae by yourself! Grab your closest friends and dress as mythical creatures like Vignette Stonemoss and even characters like Runyan Millworthy, Imogen Spurnrose, and Agreus Astrayon.

About Rycroft Philostrate

Rycroft Philostrate, played by Orlando Bloom, goes by the name of Philo and works as an inspector of The Burgue. Born as a half-faerie, Philo had his wings cut off by Dr. Morange when he was a baby so he could grow up and pass for a human. As tensions between humans and mythical creatures grew, a war broke out, and Philo found himself witnessing The Pact attempting to exterminate the mythical creatures of Tirnanoc. Philo then made it his mission to protect these creatures and became an inspector to catch perpetrators who aim to harm the Fae.

Throughout his time in the war, Philo meets and falls in love with a faerie named Vignette Stonemoss. After the war, the two meet again in The Burgue, where Vignette takes refuge from her war-torn home, and they rekindle a dangerous love affair. As tensions between humans and Fae become increasingly intolerant, their lives become in danger as they hide more than just the secret of their love.