Tag Archives: Alfred Hitchcock

Hollywood Costume Exhibition Coming to V&A

20 Jan ’12 Filed under Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. 1 Comment.

Hollywood costume comes to London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in the most exciting exhibition of its type ever announced.

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To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Coral Top and Skirt

21 May ’11 Filed under Clothes from 1940s, Clothes from 1950s, Girls in Films. 3 Comments.

This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.

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To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear

5 Apr ’11 Filed under Clothes from 1940s, Clothes from 1950s, Girls in Films. 8 Comments.

This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief.

Robert Cummings in Saboteur (1942): Costume Judgement

4 Jan ’11 Filed under Clothes from 1940s, Guys in Films. 2 Comments.

To be a saboteur you must surely dress like one.

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The Tourist: Colleen Atwood Talks Exclusively About Costumes

9 Dec ’10 Filed under Clothes from now, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Interviews. 6 Comments.

We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look.

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Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

11 Nov ’10 Filed under Clothes from 1950s, News. No comments.

Christie’s are auctioning several Edith Head sketches for costume designs worn by Grace Kelly.

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Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit

1 Jun ’09 Filed under Clothes from 1950s, Girls in Films. 13 Comments.

While still alluring, as practically anything is on Grace Kelly, this is perhaps her least successful outfit overall from Rear Window (1954, as Lisa Fremont).