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  • Clothes from 1960s,  Girls in Films,  News

    Art of Rosemary’s Baby

    7 Mar ’11 /

    Artist Cathy Lomax has recreated several images from Rosemary’s Baby, analysing the film via costumes worn by its titular central character.

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    Goldfinger: Sean Connery in a Towelling Playsuit

    29 Mar ’11

    Sandra Dee in If A Man Answers: A Salmon Run Up Beacon Hill

    9 Nov ’12

    A Look at the Style of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    9 Sep ’19
  • Clothes from 1920s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    The Fortune: Costume Guide – Dressing Soft For Murder

    19 Jan ’10 /

    The Fortune is as pleasing to the eye as it is funny. Smart and loose casual elegance with a lot of silk and herringbone.

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    Ready For My Close Up: Anna May Wong

    18 Oct ’11

    Boardwalk Empire: Cometh the Dandiest Man

    28 Sep ’11

    The Great Gatsby Costumes at Brooks Brothers in London

    2 May ’13
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Dual Analysis,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – KB’s Thoughts

    8 Jan ’10 /

    Part two of a new Dual Analysis. Costume designer Kristin Burke from FrockTalk gives her thoughts on Rosemary's Baby.

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    Two For the Road: Audrey Hepburn’s outfits – Part 1

    8 Jun ’09

    The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

    1 Feb ’10

    The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit

    7 Aug ’13
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Rosemary’s Baby: Chris and KB Chat About the Film

    4 Jan ’10 /

    As a preamble for Kristin Burke's upcoming analysis of Rosemary's Baby, here is a rather interesting chat we had about the film.

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    Saving Mr. Banks: Costume Design Featurette

    12 Dec ’13

    A Look at the Style of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    9 Sep ’19

    The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit

    7 Aug ’13
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Dual Analysis,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jan ’10 /

    Anthea Sylbert was prolific following Rosemary's Baby. Roman Polanski's atmospheric horror was essentially her big break - and one of her toughest challenges too.

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    Review: Moonrise Kingdom

    29 May ’12

    Saving Mr. Banks: Costume Design Featurette

    12 Dec ’13

    Costume Designer Theadora Van Runkle Dies Aged 83

    8 Nov ’11
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Film Review: Chinatown

    19 Oct ’09 /

    A landmark blend of acting, directing, structure and design, Chinatown is the greatest detective movie ever made.

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    Top Hat: Ginger Rogers’ Ostrich Feather Dress

    11 Aug ’10

    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ Pink Slip

    6 Oct ’09

    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

    23 Oct ’09
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    Rosemary’s Baby: Mia Farrow’s Red Trouser Suit

    18 May ’09 /

    Rosemary's Baby is the perfect mid-sixties set fashion movie.

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    Saving Mr. Banks: Costume Design Featurette

    12 Dec ’13

    Shifting Trends: Claire Foy in First Man

    25 Oct ’18

    Costume Designer Theadora Van Runkle Dies Aged 83

    8 Nov ’11