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Costume designer Ann Roth’s template for Working Girl (1988, directed by Mike Nichols) is especially astute with regards to the social and geographical make up of its characters. Protagonist Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a homely girl raised and living … Continue reading
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Tales from the costume crypt. The Talented Mr Ripley Remembering the stellar work of Ann Roth and Gary Jones. Blue Jasmine Costume designer Suzy Benzinger on budgets, Fendi and Cate Blanchett. The Butler Transformations…Ruth Carter discusses mimicking classic fashion designers … Continue reading
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Pick of the week’s movie and television costume design stories. Continue reading
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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
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A rundown of why Hollywood Costume at the V&A is the best event you will see all year. Continue reading
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The votes have been counted, the prizes dished out… Continue reading
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Here’s our round-up of the big three costume design award nominations. Continue reading
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Clothes on Film editor, Chris Laverty discusses the costumes of Mildred Pierce for filmed HBO Sessions. Continue reading
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A prevalent theme in the first episode of Mildred Pierce starring is how domestic costume can be read as a signal for sexual availability. Continue reading
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Harper’s Bazaar is running an insightful interview with Mildred Pierce costume designer Ann Roth. Continue reading
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An uncomfortable watch, Rabbit Hole is nonetheless essential viewing. Continue reading