Summary
Seven of Nine’s numerous costumes throughoutStar Trek: VoyagerandStar Trek: Picardare an external representation of the internal evolution of Seven as a character. The original look of Seven of Nine was inspired by the Borg Queen inStar Trek: First Contact,which is evident from Seven’s introductory appearance as a distinctly female Borg drone inStar Trek: Voyager. From there, Seven of Nine grew significantly, especially compared to the other, relatively staticcharacters inStar Trek: Voyager.By the time Seven of Nine is inStar Trek: Picard,her uniforms showed just how far she has come in 20 years.
Although Seven of Nine was a civilian untilStar Trek: Picardseason 3,we’re using the word"uniform"to describe the clothing that Seven of Nine wore in the line of duty, especially since these outfits contrast sharply with the times when Seven did wear actual civilian clothing in bothStar Trek: VoyagerandStar Trek: Picard. With that in mind, these are Seven of Nine’s uniforms throughout herStar Trekcareer, according to how effective they are at telling the story, how comfortable they seem to be, their overall aesthetic appeal, and how memorable they are.
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8Borg Drone Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01
Star Trek: Voyager Season 4, Episode 1 - “Scorpion, Part 2”
Seven of Nine’s full Borg suit inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4, episode 1, “Scorpion, Part 2” ranks the lowest. All the Borg drone suits were made of thick rubber that didn’t breathe, and were reportedly uncomfortable for the actors who had to wear them. The difference is thatthe full Borg suit that Jeri Ryan wore during Seven of Nine’s scenes as a Borg drone wasn’t fitted properly,so it wasn’t just uncomfortable – it was an actual health risk that restricted Ryan’s blood flow. It’s effective to showSeven of Nine’s Borg Collective beginnings, but it’s a good thing this costume didn’t last long.
7Seven of Nine’s Brown Catsuits
Star Trek: Voyager Season 4–7
Seven of Nine’s original silver suit was retired due to the discomfort it caused for Jeri Ryan. The high collar and metal corset were restrictive, making it difficult for Ryan to move and breathe naturally. For the Seven-centric story inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4, episode 6, “The Raven”,the iconic silver catsuit was replaced with a more functional brown version,which became one of the utilitarian leotards in Seven’s wardrobe. The neckline here is still relatively high, but clearly less restrictive, and Seven’s high heels are also lowered to a more functional block heel. Both modifications make it easier to move, especially compared to what came before.
An alternate version of the brown catsuit with a rounded neckline appeared inStar Trek: Voyagerseasons 5–7.
6Seven of Nine’s Blue Catsuits
Star Trek: Voyager Season 5–7
There are two versions of Seven of Nine’s blue catsuit inStar Trek: Voyager,grouped together here because the only real difference is the color of the sleeves. The blue and gray version appears primarily inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 5. It’s a little more sporty than the solid-color version, with its lighter raglan sleeves that contrast against the deep cobalt blue of the main suit. The solid blue suit shows up inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 6.The colors show that Seven may be thinking of fashion as more than just functional afterStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4, especially since this particular shade of blue complements Ryan well.
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5President Annika Hansen of the Confederation of Earth
Star Trek: Picard Season 2
InStar Trek: Picardseason 2, Seven of Nine and the rest of the La Sirena crew are brought into an alternate timeline, courtesy of Q (John de Lancie), in which humanity is united – but under the banner of the xenophobic Confederation of Earth. In this reality,Annika Hansen was never assimilated by the Borg, and rose to power as the President of the Confederation of Earth. Seven must masquerade as President Hansen, and that includes wearing her counterpart’s clothing.
There is something deliberately authoritarian in the silhouette of President Hansen’s suit. The folds of fabric suggest a straight necktie and open jacket. The high collar and leather belt lashed around her waist are militaristic. And yet there’s an almost unsettling softness to the choice of textile and color, like this version of Seven is relatively approachable to the people of this Earth.It’s a brilliantly designed costume that speaks volumes about President Hansen and the Confederation’s attitudes,but it’s not as iconic as other choices on this list.
4Silver Borg Exoplating Emulation Suit
Star Trek: Voyager Season 4
AlthoughSeven of Nine’s silver catsuitwas discontinued after the first few episodes ofStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4, it’s still Seven’s most iconic look fromVoyager. After being stripped of most of her Borg parts,Seven of Nine dons a sleek silver catsuit designed by the Doctor.In-universe, the prominent horizontal ribbing on the interior corset mimics Seven’s Borg exoskeleton, and the skintight metallic fabric acts like a full-body bandage as Seven recovers from losing the majority of her Borg implants.
Seven’s silver catsuit effectively earned the attention of the desired young male demographic.
Seven’s heavily corseted, shiny costume was featured prominently in the advertising forStar Trek: Voyagerseason 4. This promised potential viewers that Seven of Nine, asStar Trek’s sexy Borg, would be a regular part ofStar Trek: Voyagermoving forward, and effectively earned the attention of the desired young male demographic. The drawback is that a nurse needed to be on set with oxygen tanks to monitor Jeri Ryan’s health.Seven’s silver catsuit accomplished what it needed to do,in and out of universe, but this look loses points for its lack of comfort and functionality.
3Burgundy Catsuit
Star Trek: Voyager Season 5 - 7
There’s not much difference between Seven of Nine’s costumes afterStar Trek: Voyagerdid away with the prescriptive silver catsuit. However,the burgundy version rises above the other catsuits for its flattering color and unique texture.Seven’s burgundy catsuit features a lower rounded neckline, pivoting away from the straight-across boat neck of the brown version. Metallic threads shine through the stretch knit, giving this version a little sci-fi sparkle. Like the silver catsuit, Seven’s burgundy costume is featured in promotional material and toys, instantly making it more well-known.
2Starfleet Command Uniform
Star Trek: Picard Season 3
Seven of Nine’s Starfleet uniform inStar Trek: Picardseason 3represents the completion of a decades-long character arc. InStar Trek: Voyager, Seven of Nine was kept visually distinct from the Starfleet crew members, indicating that Seven still considered herself separate from humanity. Seven of Nine’s initial rejection from Starfleet only confirmed this, but that setback proved to be one of the best things for Seven’s internal development. By the time Seven of Nine is ready to rejoin a collective, in the form of Starfleet,Seven has gone through the deep, difficult work of stripping away the layers of Borg conditioningand others' reactions to her as an ex-Borg.
InStar Trek: Picardseason 3, episode 6, “The Bounty”, a visit to Daystrom Station, where the USS Voyager is displayed as a museum piece, prompts Seven of Nine to explain to Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers) that Voyager sas her"new collective".
That may seem like a lot for a single costuming choice to say, but consider how differently Commander Seven of Nine holds herself inStar Trek: Picardseason 3 compared to the other time Seven of Nine donned a Starfleet uniform, inStar Trek: Voyagerseason 5, episode 24, “Relativity”.The 2401 Starfleet uniforms also represent a return to theStar Trek: Voyagerstyle without being a complete regression;these are familiar, but new and improved, with nuance and detail that wasn’t possible onVoyager— and so is Seven of Nine herself.
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1Fenris Ranger
Star Trek: Picard Season 1
Seven of Nine’s look as aFenris Ranger vigilanteinStar Trek: Picardseason 1 has it all. Gone are the skin-tight catsuits of Seven’sStar Trek: Voyagerdays, replaced by a ruggedly practical ensemble that looks like something that Seven of Nine actually chose to wear for herself.Seven’s Fenris Ranger outfit accounts for the no-frills utilitarianism that justified Seven’s catsuits in the first place, while still making Seven of Nine look like she belongs among humanity, rather than the Borg Collective.
Star Trek: Picardcostume designerChristine Bieselin Clark intentionally calls back to Seven of Nine’s costume historywith the interesting details in Seven’s Fenris Ranger outfit. The ribbed designs on Seven’s Fenris Ranger leather jacket evoke the prominent corsetry of Seven’s iconic silver catsuit, which itself pays homage to Seven’s original Borg exoskeleton. The round-necked green sweater and slim-fit pants create a silhouette that recalls Seven of Nine’sStar Trek: Voyagercatsuits, and the layers beneath the sweater almost resemble the blue and gray version. It’s a greatStar Trek: Picardupdate that acknowledges all of Seven’s character growth sinceStar Trek: Voyager, and remains quintessentially Seven of Nine.
