What color is Gargamel's robe?

Gargamel's robe is canonically black with red patches, though some animated versions depict it as a very dark blue.

How do I make a DIY Gargamel costume?

You can easily make one using a plain black long-sleeved dress or robe, gluing red felt rectangles onto it, wearing red shoes, and using a bald cap with black hair on the sides.

What is Gargamel's cat's name?

His loyal but cynical orange tabby cat companion is named Azrael.

Gargamel

Gargamel Costume

Bring the classic Smurfs villain to life with this easy guide.

Gargamel is the bumbling, Smurf-obsessed wizard from the classic franchise The Smurfs. He is a popular costume choice for solo retro-themed parties or as part of a group Smurfs theme. His signature look is defined by a tattered, patched black robe, bright red shoes, and a balding head of messy black hair.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–75

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Black hooded robe
A loose-fitting, long-sleeved black robe or tunic that reaches the ankles, ideally with a slightly frayed hem.
DIY: Use an oversized long-sleeved black dress or a simple black bedsheet draped and pinned as a tunic.
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Red patches
Two or three large, rectangular red fabric patches sewn or glued onto the chest and hem of the robe with visible, messy stitching.
DIY: Cut rectangles from an old red t-shirt and safety pin them to the robe.
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Red shoes or slippers
Bright red slip-on shoes, loafers, or fabric slipper covers to match Gargamel's classic footwear.
DIY: Wear red socks over your regular shoes, or wrap old shoes in red felt.
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Bald cap with black hair
A latex bald cap with messy, sparse black hair attached to the sides and back.
DIY: Wear a standard bald cap and hot-glue clumps of black synthetic hair or yarn around the sides and back.
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Azrael plush cat
A small orange tabby cat plush toy to represent Gargamel's sidekick, Azrael.
DIY: Carry a printed cutout of an orange cartoon cat glued to cardboard.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black hooded robe, ensuring it fits loosely and hangs down to your ankles.
2
Attach the red fabric patches to the front chest and bottom hem of the robe using fabric glue, safety pins, or rough hand-stitching.
3
Apply the bald cap with attached black hair, securing the edges with spirit gum if needed, and mess up the hair on the sides.
4
Slip on the bright red shoes or slipper covers.
5
Tuck the Azrael plush cat under your arm to complete the iconic villain look.

Makeup & hair

Use a brown eyebrow pencil to draw thick, bushy, exaggerated eyebrows that meet in the middle. Keep the hair on the sides of the bald cap messy, frizzy, and uncombed.

Gargamel for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Smurfette or a classic blue Smurf.
group: Have one person go as Gargamel, another as his cat Azrael, and the rest of the group as various Smurfs.
kids: A miniature black robe with red patches and a drawn-on unibrow makes an adorable, funny kids' costume.
Plus size: The loose, oversized nature of the black wizard robe makes this costume naturally comfortable and highly adjustable for all body types.
pet: Dress a ginger cat or small dog in a simple blue Smurf hat to represent Gargamel's captured prey.

Tips

For a more authentic, tattered look, gently scuff the bottom hem of the black robe with sandpaper or cut small notches into it.
If wearing a latex bald cap is uncomfortable for a long party, you can opt for a black monk wig or simply slick your own hair back with gel and draw on the exaggerated features.
Practice your best hunched-over walk and villainous laugh to really bring the character to life in photos.

Gargamel costume FAQ

What color is Gargamel's robe?: Gargamel's robe is canonically black with red patches, though some animated versions depict it as a very dark blue.
How do I make a DIY Gargamel costume?: You can easily make one using a plain black long-sleeved dress or robe, gluing red felt rectangles onto it, wearing red shoes, and using a bald cap with black hair on the sides.
What is Gargamel's cat's name?: His loyal but cynical orange tabby cat companion is named Azrael.

Did you know? Gargamel was created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo and made his very first appearance in the Smurfs comic strip in 1959.