Jack O’Donnell Dons 1920s Style in ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’

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Published December 8, 2022

A still from Netflix's 2022 film, Lady Chatterley's Lover featuring actors Emma Corrin, Jack O'Connell, and Matthew Duckett. Pin
A promotional still from Netflix’s 2022 film Lady Chatterley’s Lover featuring actors Emma Corrin, Jack O’Connell, and Matthew Duckett. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh / Netflix © 2022

The 1920s are well and alive as the setting for Netflix’s latest drama. Lady Chatterley’s Lover, a new 2022 film adaptation directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, tells the story of Constance, portrayed by Emma Corrin, who marries Sir Clifford Chatterley (Matthew Duckett), and with that comes the expectations of Edwardian society. 

Emma Corrin portrays Lady Constance as Jack O'Connell tackles the role of Oliver Mellors for Lady Chatterley's Lover. Pin
Emma Corrin portrays Lady Constance as Jack O’Connell tackles the role of Oliver Mellors for Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix

Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)

Constance’s relationship seems ideal until her husband returns from World War I with injuries leaving him unable to walk. Experiencing a great distance from her husband, Constance finds herself attracted to the gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors, played by Jack O’Connell. Despite their class differences, the two begin a torrid affair which soon sparks rumors and controversy.

Jack O'Connell wears a henley and suspenders as Oliver Mellors in Lady Chatterley's Lover. Pin
Jack O’Connell wears a henley and suspenders as Oliver Mellors in Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh / Netflix © 2022

Lady Chatterley’s Lover 1920s Costume Design

Emma Fryer, the costume designer for Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover, wanted to create a look for Oliver Mellors—the working man of the 1920s, that was both stylish and comfortable. “I didn’t want him to be in brown of-the-period clothing,” Fryer told WWD. “We had to get away from that. I wanted his clothes to have a contemporary feel.” 

Pictured as Oliver Mellors in Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Jack O'Connell wears a blue chore jacket with a flat cap. Pin
Pictured as Oliver Mellors in Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Jack O’Connell wears a blue chore jacket with a flat cap. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh / Netflix © 2022

Oliver Mellors’ French Workwear

Fryer brings a contemporary eye to 1920’s men’s style with a nod to French workwear. Embracing pieces like the chore jacket, Fryer explains, “I wanted him to have a different feel, and to give him a look that was very much his own.”

Actors Jack O'Connell and Emma Corrin star in Netflix's Lady Chatterley's Lover. Pin
Actors Jack O’Connell and Emma Corrin star in Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Photo: Parisa Taghizadeh / Netflix © 2022

Watch Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)

Netflix’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover is a beautifully-done period drama that brings the 1920s to life. Emma Corrin does a fantastic job of portraying Constance, who struggles with the expectations of society and her desires. 

Lady Chatterley's Lover poster artwork featuring actors Emma Corrin and Jack O'Connell. Pin
Lady Chatterley’s Lover poster artwork featuring actors Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix

The costume design by Emma Fryer is spot on, giving Oliver Mellors—the gamekeeper and love interest—a contemporary edge that makes him stand out from the other characters in the film. Lady Chatterley’s Lover is worth your time if you’re looking for an excellent historic drama.

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