I've found Claudia Winkleman's exact outfit in episode 1 of Celebrity Traitors
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Promising ruthless plotting, friends turning on friends, and cold-blooded (hypothetical) murder, The Celebrity Traitors is back.
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As ever, the prospect of what awaits in Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe is proving almost as intriguing as the gameplay.
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For the first episode of the new series, the presenter is once again leaning into the gothic, country-inspired aesthetic that has become synonymous with the BBC hit.
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Think rich autumnal textures, sharp tailoring, tartan and statement outerwear, all styled by her longtime collaborator Sinead McKeefry.
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The pair have worked together for 18 years, developing a shorthand that allows them to build Claudia’s wardrobe around the drama and setting of the show.
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The result is a distinctive mix of punk, prep and Highland dressing, with designer pieces sitting alongside high-street finds.
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It’s a formula that has had a remarkable influence beyond the castle.
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Tartan, kilts, chunky boots, tweed and oversized coats have all become fixtures of the autumn high street, while Claudia’s individual pieces regularly send viewers searching for their own versions.
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McKeefry described the appeal of the wardrobe as surprisingly straightforward: “The styling isn’t overcomplicated.
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That makes Claudia’s Traitors wardrobe particularly easy to borrow from.
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You don’t need to recreate an entire castle-ready look; a great coat, chunky knit, pair of leggings or brogues can instantly give an everyday outfit that same darkly romantic feel.
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And if episode one is anything to go by, there will be plenty more covetable pieces to add to the list.
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Here’s what Claudia Winkleman is wearing for the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors, plus the best high-street alternatives.
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Episode 1
While deliberating who to choose as her traitors, Claudia wore her trusty pair of Spanx leggings (£30, Spanx.com).
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Sinead styled Claudia in a Commes De Garcons ruffled blouse beneath a structured blazer.
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This Sezane blouse (£100, Sezane.co.uk) offers a more everyday take, particularly paired with this similarly fitted Mango blazer (£49.99, Mango.com).
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Claudia’s hero winter coat hails from Scottish label Brora.
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The wool bomber jacket (£545, Broraonline.co.uk) perfectly marries style and practicality, with buckle detailing and a flattering boxy cut.
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Sinead paired the statement wool bomber jacket with vintage Vivienne Westwood trousers, characterised by their skirt over-layer.
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The tartan style perfectly encapsulates The Traitors aesthetic – and is easy to replicate on the high street.
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The Aporia
