The black traveling gown belonged to Padmé Amidala, the Queen, and was one piece of her extensive wardrobe. This elaborate black traveling gown was crafted with enough Karlini silk to provide protection from blaster fire, not only for the wearer, but also for anyone positioned behind them. Its design featured a web-like arrangement of black patterns layered over a gold-toned fabric, and the skirt showcased the symbol of the Royal House of Naboo in a repeating gold pattern around its lower edge. During the Invasion of Naboo, this royal gown and headdress were donned by Sabé, Amidala's handmaiden, as she acted as the Queen's stand-in.
This costume was designed for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, part of the prequel trilogy released in 1999, and was worn by Keira Knightley in her role as Sabé. The final realization of the costume was the work of costume designer Trisha Biggar. Despite not being worn by Natalie Portman in the film itself, Portman was photographed modeling the completed costume. In Dressing a Galaxy: The Costumes of Star Wars, it is identified as "Travel Gown I" and noted for its inclusion of handmade lace fabric and a vintage jet-beaded back panel. Creating the spider web-like lace fabric was a time-intensive process, requiring one person over a month, working ten hours a day, five days a week. The original construction method involved sewing the dress onto a special, thin fabric backing, which was then dissolved in water, leaving only the stitching visible. The dress was constructed without seams, with each panel directly stitched to the next.