Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are two of the most iconic characters from the classic animated television series, Rocky and His Friends, and its successor, The Bullwinkle Show. The show, created by Jay Ward, aired from 1959 to 1964 and featured a cast of zany animal characters who got into all sorts of wacky adventures.
Boris Badenov Costume
Natasha Fatale Costume
Boris and Natasha are the show’s main villains, serving as the henchmen of the series’ primary antagonist, Fearless Leader. Boris is a bumbling, yet devious, Russian spy with a distinctive accent and a bushy black mustache. Natasha is his partner and accomplice, a sultry and seductive spy who uses her feminine wiles to manipulate their targets.
Together, Boris and Natasha are a comedic duo that perfectly embodies the Cold War tensions of the time period. They are always scheming to sabotage the heroes’ plans and steal valuable information for their nefarious purposes. Their plans often involve elaborate disguises and ridiculous contraptions, such as a flying saucer disguised as a washing machine or a giant snow-making machine.
One of the most memorable aspects of Boris and Natasha’s characters is their relationship with each other. While they are partners in crime, their interactions often reveal a deeper connection between them. There are hints of a romantic relationship, with Boris frequently calling Natasha his “little cabbage” and Natasha occasionally showing concern for Boris’s well-being. However, their relationship is also complicated by their loyalty to Fearless Leader and their shared desire for power and domination.
Learn more about Boris Badenov here.
Learn more about Natasha Fatale here.
Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale Costume Guide
Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are two of the most recognizable characters in the world of animation, and their distinctive costumes play a significant role in their character design.
Natasha Fatale Costume
Natasha Fatale’s costume is more elaborate and feminine than Boris’s. She wears a tight-fitting purple dress. Her shoes are high-heeled. Natasha’s long black hair is styled in a dramatic bouffant, and she wears heavy makeup, including thick eyeliner and red lipstick.

Natasha Fatale’s Wig
Get this vintage look wavy hair wig which looks similar to Natasha’s hair.

Natasha Fatale’s Tube Slip Dress
Get this purple sexy tube slip dress for this costume.

Natasha Fatale’s Eye Makeup
Do a little purple eye makeup to look sexy as Natasha.

Natasha Fatale’s Lipstick
Apply red lipstick to make Natasha’s costume more seductive.

Natasha Fatale’s Shoes
Wear these high heel black-colored shoes for Natasha’s outfit.
Boris Badenov Costume
Boris Badenov is typically depicted wearing a dark gray suit with a white shirt, black tie, and black shoes. He also wears a fedora hat with a black band, which he often tips down to hide his eyes. Boris has a bushy black mustache, which is a key part of his character design, and his facial expressions are often exaggerated to reflect his comically evil nature.

Boris Badenov’s Hat
Get this black colored spy hat for Boris’s costume.

Boris Badenov’s Mustache
Get this spiv tash mustache similar to Boris’s mustache

Boris Badenov’s White Shirt
Wear the white shirt inside, for Boris costume.

Boris Badenov’s Coat
Wear this black-colored coat above the white shirt.

Boris Badenov’s Tie
Wear this red-colored tie around the neck.

Boris Badenov’s Pant
Wear these black-colored formal pants.

Boris Badenov’s Shoes
Wear these black-colored shoes to complete the Boris costume.
Both Boris and Natasha’s costumes reflect their roles as spies and villains, with Boris’s suit conveying a sense of authority and professionalism, and Natasha’s dress and accessories emphasizing her seductive and alluring nature. Their costumes also reflect the show’s satirical take on the Cold War era, with their exaggerated accents and stereotypical Russian clothing serving as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the geopolitical tensions of the time.
Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale Costume Ideas

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BORIS AND NATASHA , CUTEST COUPLE COSTUME!

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Boris and Natasha!

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2010.03.13 Cartoon-A-Palooza birthday bash

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2010.03.13 Cartoon-A-Palooza birthday bash

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Boris and Natasha

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Natasha
..the Russian spy 😀
actaully my friend david who, despite what you may think, is in a very happy relationship with a woman.
Taken at my 19th brithday party where the theme was "heroes and villians"….

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Comicon 2014 – Costume 57a Boris & Natasha

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Boris Nate & Natasha

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One of the many people in costumes at the Comic-Con.
This couple of dressed up as Boris and Natasha from the Bullwinkle Show. Got their photo after the June Foray panel.

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Boris & Natasha

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Boris and Natasha Arrive in Hawaii
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boris and natasha
My knees hold the secret to the location of Moose and Squirrel.



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Boris & Natasha

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Natasha and Boris
Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale taking a break from moose and squirrel and vacationing in Waikiki.
December, 2005.
View On Black

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Boris and Natasha

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Boris and Natasha

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Natasha Fatale

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Natasha Fatale

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emily channels Natasha Fatale
Sorry for the not-entirely-flattering shot. I was taking surreptitious pictures from lap-level as the ceremony went on.

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Me as Natasha Fatale
Halloween ’05, Andrew and Adrienne’s. Kevin and Chris Dye are next to me.
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