It’s the classic look of Capt. Olivia Benson, the fictional New York City detective at the heart of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” played by actress Mariska Hargitay.

Timmy alone had 67 costume changes. It would have been virtually impossible to design all those costumes, so I always find having some vintage pieces to add texture is essential,“ she explains.

“I mean, talk about playing a character for that long,” Hartig said. “She embodies the captain.” ‘Law & Order: SVU’ detective’s costume joins Smithsonian collection ...