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

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→

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All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place

9 Mar ’13

A fun glimpse at the bizarre fashions to expect in Catching Fire thanks to costume designer Trish Summerville. Continue reading→

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After Earth Trailer Lands: First Proper Look at ‘Life Suit’

8 Mar ’13

Our first proper trailer for After Earth and our first proper look at the ‘life suit’. Continue reading→

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Martin/Prada Great Gatsby Collaboration: Fashion as Costume?

22 Jan ’13

The press love Prada’s involvement with The Great Gatsby, but exactly how much does this help the film’s costume design? Continue reading→

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CDG Award Nominations Are In: Hmm…

17 Jan ’13

The Costume Designers Guild Award nominations right some wrongs and ignore quite a few others. Continue reading→

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Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

10 Jan ’13

Oscar announces their Costume Design nominees and at least make up for one BAFTA shortfall. Continue reading→

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BAFTA Nominations: Guess the Line-Up

9 Jan ’13

BAFTA Costume design nominations announced. Worthy, but no surprises. Continue reading→

2001 and Hardy Amies: When Fashion and Film Collide

21 Dec ’12

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

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Julien’s Auctions: Classic Costumes Go Under the Hammer

12 Nov ’12

Julien’s Hollywood Icons and Idols sale draws high bids for famous costumes, but not the big numbers seen last year at the Debbie Reynolds auction. Continue reading→

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Clothes on Film Chapter for Hollywood Costume book

31 Oct ’12

Forgive the self-promotion as we draw your attention to Clothes on Film’s inclusion in book ‘Hollywood Costume’ edited by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Continue reading→