Category Archives: Clothes from 1960s

Clothes from films set during 1960s

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Meg Ryan in Proof of Life: Hopeless Hippie

On Meg Ryan's character Alice, hippie seems like a passing trend rather than a lifestyle choice.

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Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007

Matt Spaiser, creator of The Suits of James Bond blog, analyses the style of 007 in the film that started it all - Dr. No.

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Mad Men: January Jones in a Pucci Style Maxi Dress (S3)

Following a trip to Rome, Betty dons the latest in European chic - a colourful maxi dress that belongs in sleepy Ossining just about as much as she does.

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Brighton Rock and Mod: Trailer Hits

It’s grim by the coast. A trailer for 1960s set Brighton Rock has arrived online.

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Beyond Biba, Beyond Fashion

Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki is a contextualised examination of one woman’s extraordinary influence on popular culture.

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Favourite Fashions From Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Less a costume movie and more a fashion one, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is typical of its naughty director Russ Meyer in all the best ways.

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The Big Lebowski: Jeff Bridges in a Pendleton Cardigan

His Cowichan-type Pendleton cardigan sums up The Dude best of all.

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Two For the Road: Audrey Hepburn in Denim

Denim re-invented Audrey Hepburn from stylish and chic to cheeky and tomboyish.

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Mad Men: Maggie Siff’s Tweed Suit (S1)

Rachel's Chanel suit was a personal request from Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner.

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Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing: Baby Grows Up

Baby’s ascent to womanhood is showcased through her wardrobe choices.

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The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

Through Margot, Gwyneth Paltrow became a middle-class fashion icon.

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Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – KB’s Thoughts

Part two of a new Dual Analysis. Costume designer Kristin Burke from FrockTalk gives her thoughts on Rosemary's Baby.

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