Author Caroline Young has just released a fascinating new book entitled Hitchcock’s Heroines (published by Insight Editions). It celebrates and studies the women in Hitchcock movies; their influence, semblance and iconography. What’s more, Young also[…]
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The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit
Why does Tippi Hedren wear a green suit in The Birds, and what does it mean?
Costume & Identity in Hitchcock’s Vertigo
Edith Head’s costume design for Vertigo demonstrates the power of clothes in forming identities on-screen.
Hollywood Costume Exhibition Coming to V&A
Hollywood costume comes to London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in the most exciting exhibition of its type ever announced.
To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Coral Top and Skirt
This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.
To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear
This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief.
Robert Cummings in Saboteur: Costume Judgement
To be a saboteur you must surely dress like one.
The Tourist: Colleen Atwood Talks Exclusively About Costumes
We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look.
Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned
Christie’s are auctioning several Edith Head sketches for costume designs worn by Grace Kelly.
Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit
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). The jacket seems slightly too long and loose for the[…]