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Exclusive Costume Featurette for My Cousin Rachel

Daphne du Maurier‘s original novel My Cousin Rachel apparently does not specify the exact period in which it’s set, but implies some time toward the end of the 19th century on the Cornish coast. This new version of the story … Continue reading→

Arnold Scaasi (8 May 1930 – 3 August 2015)

6 Aug ’15

When Arnold Scaasi opened his couture salon in 1964, he soon became a couturier to the stars. He was already a favoured designer for Barbra Streisand when he famously dressed her for the 1969 Oscars. Streisand was up for Best … Continue reading→

Why Clothes on Film has been so Quiet Recently

4 Jul ’14

Note from the Editor: You may have noticed that Clothes on Film has not been updated as frequently recently. We’ve had some excellent analysis and a few strong interviews, but in general content has been considerably lighter than usual. Well … Continue reading→

Recreating the Levi’s Spring Bottom Pants Advert from 1905

4 Jun ’14

Levi’s® Spring Bottom pants are a most fascinating garment. Introduced in 1889 they are essentially jean trousers intended for Victorian (and later Edwardian) gentlemen. This is the first time Levi’s had focused their products on such an audience. Previously their … Continue reading→

Clothes on Film a ‘Digital Game Changer’ according to Vogue

3 Mar ’14

That is the long and the short of it: according to the wise words of this month’s Vogue India, Clothes on Film are one of the leading voices in digital fashion coverage. The exact words of their writer Dal Chodha … Continue reading→

Alan Partridge Movie Trailer Hits: He’s Wearing a Varsity

15 Mar ’13

Teaser trailer for Alpha Papa aka Alan Partridge the movie arrives. He may dress hideously but costume design is vital for the character. Continue reading→