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Reading Costume Design in No Country for Old Men

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The colours and codes of the costume design in No Country for Old Men. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Latest Trailer for The Great Gatsby: Fancy Clothes

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The latest and probably last trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby before its début at Cannes. Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Conjuring Trailer: Lapels That Flap in the Night

3 Apr ’13

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The 1970s was a scary era, not least for clothes. The Conjuring costume designer Kristin M. Burke tells us more. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Round Up: Any Colour so long as it’s Black

30 Mar ’13

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In honour of the The Wolverine and his black on black Yakuza uniform, a round up of posts featuring memorable black costumes at Clothes on Film. Continue reading → Continue reading →

The Wolverine International Trailer: Yakuza Style

27 Mar ’13

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Trailer number one for The Wolverine and he appears to be dressed as a Yakuza. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Round Up: Get Your Coat

23 Mar ’13

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Thanks at least in part to the wintry weather, this week’s costume round up is coats on film. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Kramer vs. Kramer: Meryl Streep in a Burberry Trench Coat

21 Mar ’13

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Meryl Streep’s timeless Burberry trench coat is one of the most recognisable contemporary costumes of 1970s. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Round Up: Suited for Space

16 Mar ’13

Prometheus_Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall Green suits full_Image credit Fox

With the trailer for After Earth revealing an intriguing ‘life suit’ worn by Jaden Smith, we round up the best space suit related posts from our archive. Continue reading → Continue reading →

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

15 Mar ’13

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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 → Continue reading →

Oz the Great and Powerful: Close Up Look at the Costumes

11 Mar ’13

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A first-hand close-up look at costumes from Oz the Great and Powerful. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Round Up: Flights of Fantasy

10 Mar ’13

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To celebrate the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, here is a round up of the best fantasy costume posts at Clothes on Film. Continue reading → Continue reading →

All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place

9 Mar ’13

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

Kurt and Bart Discuss the Costume Design of Stoker

8 Mar ’13

Stoker_Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska slip_Image credit Fox Searchlight Pictures

Kurt and Bart are fascinating. Forged as art school drop outs in 1980s New York, their name is now a singular brand to movers and shakers in the media industry. Yet they are two people, two very real people: Kurt … Continue reading →

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

8 Mar ’13

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

Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

4 Mar ’13

Oz the Great and Powerful_James Franco hat, Mila Kunis riding outfit full_Image credit Walt Disney Pictures

Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Design in Stoker: Control Yourself

2 Mar ’13

Stoker_Mia Wasikowska black dress shoes mid_Image credit Fox Searchlight Pictures

It’s all about the shoes in Stoker. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Award Winners 2013: Anna Karenina Takes All

25 Feb ’13

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Now the major award ceremonies are over we have a summary of the big costume design winners. Or should that be big winner? Anna Karenina. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Argo: Interview with Costume Designer Jacqueline West

16 Feb ’13

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Costume designer Jacqueline West talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her period recreation work on Ben Affleck’s Oscar favourite Argo. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Costume Designer Joanna Johnston Talks Lincoln & Jack

8 Feb ’13

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Joanna Johnston chats about her work on Lincoln and what we can we can expect from her latest project Jack the Giant Slayer. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Review: Lincoln

1 Feb ’13

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The biggest compliment that can be paid to Joanna Johnston’s costumes in Lincoln is that you will hardly notice them. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Gangster Squad: Gangster Gloss

28 Jan ’13

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The glossy costume world of gangster squad is faithful to history, but not a slave to it.
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Martin/Prada Great Gatsby Collaboration: Fashion as Costume?

22 Jan ’13

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