– HBO’s Hogwarts uniforms and Quidditch outfits feature cape-like robes, burgundy-toned sweaters, and a checked pattern for girls, diverging from the film versions’ gray and wide sleeves.
– The overall look conveys a more muted, vintage, and “old-fashioned” vibe with a clean, atmospheric aesthetic that fans liken to Hogwarts Legacy.
– Some viewers praise the fresh, non-copycat approach, while others wish for a more magical, film-like magic in the costumes; lighting at trade shows may affect color perception.
Licensing Expo 2026 Reveals HBO Harry Potter Costumes
At Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, costumes from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series were publicly displayed for the first time, and a photo has now appeared on X. The image shows Gryffindor school uniforms for boys and girls, as well as Quidditch outfits for Gryffindor and Slytherin. While earlier promotional material had already offered brief glimpses of the costumes, the new photo likely provides the clearest look yet.
Uniforms Compared to the Films
Compared with the Warner Bros. films, HBO is clearly taking the uniforms in a different direction. The robes now lean more heavily into cape-like elements instead of the wide sleeves seen in the movie versions. There are also noticeable color changes: instead of plain gray, HBO appears to favor burgundy tones for the sweaters – at least for Gryffindor. A similar color palette can be seen in the girls’ uniforms, although there it appears as a checked pattern. In the original films, the girls’ school uniforms were mostly gray. The Quidditch outfits have also been adjusted: rather than bright red and green, HBO uses more muted, earthy colors, giving the costumes a subtle vintage look.
Fan Reactions and Vintage Vibes
Fans on X and Reddit see one thing above all in the robes, checked patterns and subdued colors: strong Hogwarts Legacy vibes (PS5 version currently $29 on Amazon) – and many seem to like that. The uniforms are being described as “clean,” atmospheric and pleasantly old-fashioned. Fans are also praising HBO for not simply copying the costume designs from the original films. Some viewers, however, would have preferred a more “magical” look. It is also worth noting that the photo was apparently taken under trade show lighting, so the colors could look different in the finished series.
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