The foreign residence gown was a royal outfit from Naboo, specifically a garment worn by Padmé Amidala in her role as the Queen of Naboo. She donned it to express her sadness while away from her homeworld during the invasion that occurred in 32 ABY. Constructed from black cyrene silk, this floor-length gown featured emblems crafted with antique beads and metallic thread. Her hairstyle included an elaborate foreknot and suspensas.
This Naboo royal outfit, known as the foreign residence gown, was part of Padmé Amidala's wardrobe during her reign as the Queen of Naboo. The garment was fashioned from black cyrene silk and adorned with emblems created from antique beads and metallic thread. Its floor-length design completely covered her feet, suggesting fluidity and grace. Her hair was arranged in a wide fan shape, complemented by an intricate foreknot and a decorative piece on her forehead. Additionally, she wore ornamental suspensas draped over her shoulders. The ensemble was completed with the traditional royal makeup: a whitened face, red beauty marks on her cheeks, and the scar of remembrance on her lower lip. The gown served as a symbol of Amidala's sorrow and was worn when the queen was not residing on the planet of Naboo,
In 32 BBY, Amidala journeyed to Coruscant, the capital of the Galactic Republic, to implore the Galactic Senate to bring an end to the Trade Federation's invasion of Naboo. Unaware that Senator Palpatine was secretly the Dark Lord of the Sith manipulating the situation, Amidala visited his apartment after the hearing, wearing the foreign residence gown. She engaged in a serious discussion with the Gungan Jar Jar Binks regarding the unfolding events.
The foreign residence gown was originally conceived for the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, part of the prequel trilogy. Concept artist Iain McCaig designed the gown, while costume designer Trisha Biggar and her team brought the final costume to life.