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Life improved significantly when the fourth season of Killing Eve premiered on the BBC earlier this year – even though it is sadly set to be the last.
The broadcaster released one episode per week of the hit female-led, cat-and-mouse spy dramady fronted by Jodie Comer, who plays psychopathic lethal assassin Villanelle, and Sandra Oh - who portrays MI6 investigator Eve Polastri - who quickly become obsessed with each other.
As well as the award-winning acting and writing, insane chemistry and dynamic between Villanelle and Polastri and riveting shock-factor storylines, another major draw for viewers is Villanelle's wardrobe. See, Villanelle is no ordinary assassin. No, she is just as excited by fashion as she is by.... um, by killing people and the outfits she has worn throughout the show have become some of the drama's biggest talking points.
Comer talked about the impact of Villanelle's style when appearing on the cover of ELLE UK in 2019, telling Phoebe Waller-Bridge: 'I wish I was as bold as her. What I love about Villanelle is that she has a particular style. I feel like if you look through her wardrobe, there’s a definite theme running through it. I’m definitely a jeans girl, which I think she’s absolutely not.'
Well, with the return (and end) of Killing Eve, Villanelle's style evolution continues. Here are the character's best fashion moments, starting with the most recent as well as tips on how you can recreate her killer style.
Villanelle - Season 4
In the Killing Eve season four grand finale (and last-ever episode), Comer wears a limited-edition pair of super-chic Hunter wellies which were created specially for the show – and which are still available to buy. For now...!
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Villanelle - Season 4
Villanelle - Season 3
For her final look of season 3, Villanelle wore an oversized mustard coat by Loewe and Ann Demeulemeester lace-up biker boots. Though the episode served as a period of reflection of her lifestyle for the assassin, it doesn't mean her commitment to fashion has ended.
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Villanelle - Season 3
Villanelle is back in her bold print suits in season three, with this marble print design hailing from London's very own Halpern.
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Villanelle - Season 3
For a meeting with Carolyn in London, Villanelle dressed to impress in an embellished Prince of Wales check coat by Y/PROJECT, which sadly recently sold out on The Outnet.
The look was paired with a cream-coloured frayed jumper by Uma Wang and wide-leg trousers by Chloe, according to fan account Villanelle's Closet.
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Villanelle - Season 3
Never one to dress down for activities, Villanelle's green look for a golf/assassination outing in Aberdeen, Scotland was the work of Charlotte Knowles (feathered jacket) and Gucci (trousers).
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Villanelle - Season 3
In the third season, Villanelle wears a polka dot blouse by Petar Petrov which she paired with yellow pleat trousers by Maison Rabih Kayrouz, which are still available to buy (and on sale...)
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Villanelle - Season 3
It only took a few episodes for Villanelle to appear in one of her beloved suits and this charcoal pinstripe number was by Chalayan.
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Villanelle - Season 3
For scenes in Spain, Villanelle wore a Seventies-style 24/7 cotton dress by La Double J which quickly sold out – but is now back by popular demand.
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Villanelle - Season 3
In the second episode of the third season, Villanelle is wearing a blue floral dress by cult British brand, The Vampire's Wife.
We can't think of a more suitable brand for a high-fashion killer assassin to make an entrance in and clearly neither can they, as the brand run by Susie Cave has dubbed the dress 'The Villanelle Dress'.
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Villanelle - Season 3
Villanelle isn't just stylish when it comes to leaving the house. In previous seasons we've seen the assassin's loungewear include luxe options like silk kimonos and in the third season it's no different. Take these lime green silk, floral Olivia Von Halle pyjamas she wears in episode 2.
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Villanelle - Season 3
In the opening scene of season 3, Villanelle is at a wedding wearing a black tuxedo-style suit with a sheer blouse accessorised with a flowery brooch by Loewe - who Comer has actually modelled for.
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Villanelle - Season 2
In the final episode of season two, we see Villanelle and Eve team up to evade danger in Rome - with a jaw-dropping ending which is soon addressed in season three.
To finish the series off with a literal bang, Villanelle wears a red co-ord top and trouser set by Lanvin clinched at the waist with a black Gucci belt.
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Villanelle - Season 2
For a meeting in Amsterdam with her handler Konstantin, the wardrobe department dressed Comer in a classic Villanelle bold look, comprising of floral printed trousers by Etro and an Alexander McQueen asymmetric fuchsia blazer.
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Villanelle - Season 2
For a meeting with Eve and her boss at MI6, Carolyn, Villanelle went for a studious look which comprised of a Loewe pinstriped blazer.
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Villanelle - Season 2
For a mourning-appropriate scene set in a dramatic woodlands location, Villanelle wore a vintage black high-neck, sheer Alexander McQueen gown which only added to the drama of it all.
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Villanelle - Season 2
Villanelle is a master at coordinating her sartorial choices with both the occasion and the location she's visiting. So, when heading o Oxford to instil the fear of god into Eve's husband Niko ('smell ya later'), she went preppy.
The look comprised of a vintage men's shirt and high-waisted beige trousers by Raey.
SHOP SIMILAR Cotton and linen-blend chino trousers
Villanelle - Season 2
In a scene reminiscent of the Molly Goddard moment from season one, Villanelle writes a postcard to Eve while wearing a light pink Rosie Assoulin blouse, fuchsia vintage skirt and vintage Christian Lacroix earrings.
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Villanelle - Season 2
After starting the series wearing clothes out of necessity which Villanelle would usually never be seen in - like oversized khaki coats or children's pop art style pyjamas - the assassin arrives back for business in a Chloé equestrian-printed blazer.
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Villanelle - Season 1
This mint green Chloé blouse was custom-made for this season one scene, where it was paired with cut-off denim shorts and Doc Marten boots.
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Olivia Blair is Entertainment Editor (Luxury) at Hearst UK, working across ELLE, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Olivia covers all things entertainment and has interviewed the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Michaela Coel and Ryan Gosling over the years.
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