Category Archives: Clothes from 1960s

Clothes from films set during 1960s

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The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit

Why does Tippi Hedren wear a green suit in The Birds, and what does it mean? Continue reading→

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Goldie Hawn in Cactus Flower: Mini Skirts and Mini Suits

Goldie Hawn’s unforgettable debut in hot pants and mini skirts in Cactus Flower. Continue reading→

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X-Men: Days of Future Past Pics – 1973 Xavier, Hank & Logan

Director Bryan Singer has tweeted photographs of Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Jackman and James McAvoy in 1973 costume on set of X-Men: Days of Future Past. Continue reading→

Mad Men_s 6_Jessica Paré, Jon Hamm evening top_Image credit Sky Atlantic © 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved.

Mad Men Season 6 Premiere: Approaching the 1970s

Our thoughts on the costume design in the season 6 premiere of Mad Men. Continue reading→

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2001 and Hardy Amies: When Fashion and Film Collide

Fascinating video about Hardy Amies costumes for 2001: A Space Odyssey. Continue reading→

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Sandra Dee in If A Man Answers: A Salmon Run Up Beacon Hill

The evolving costumes worn by Sandra Dee in classic sixties gender comedy A Man Answers. Continue reading→

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George Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

George Lazenby’s fashionable Bond is sartorially similar to Daniel Craig in Skyfall. Continue reading→

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A Cat of a Certain Breed: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Armour and indecisiveness: Audrey Hepburn is more than a little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Continue reading→

Moonrise Kingdom_Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman full_Image credit Focus Features © 2012 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved.

Review: Moonrise Kingdom

Wes Anderson’s most sartorially significant film yet. Continue reading→

Skyfall_Daniel Craig overcoat_Image credit Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer © 2012 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved.

Skyfall Teaser Trailer Hits: Provocative

The first trailer for Skyfall hits with several suits, an overcoat, sportswear and a beanie. Continue reading→

The Thomas Crown Affair_Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway white_image credit United Artists © 2011 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved.

Costume Designer Theadora Van Runkle Dies Aged 83

Well known and respected Hollywood costume designer, Theadora Van Runkle, has died. Continue reading→

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The Help: Exclusive Interview with Director Tate Taylor

Clothes on Film talks exclusively to Tate Taylor about his use of costume in The Help. Continue reading→