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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Interview with 47 Ronin Costume Designer Penny Rose

    2 Jun ’14 /

    Where to start with Penny Rose? Pirates of the Caribbean? Evita? King Arthur? Most recently of course 47 Ronin (directed by Carl Rinsch). You do not hire Penny Rose for something small. This is not to say she won’t work on independent and low budget projects, just that her CV is becoming increasingly packed with huge scale period and/or fantasy studio movies – basically the kind of pictures that would make most costume designers weep. Multiples, armour, uniforms, plus Ms. Rose practically always builds from scratch. Not a fan of ‘shopping’ or even slightly interested in fashion, Penny Rose is old-school hands on, no-nonsense and no fear. Nonetheless, there is…

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    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10

    All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place

    9 Mar ’13

    Realism through Identity: Clothing in The Last of Us

    30 Nov ’13
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    Costume Design in House of Cards: Colour is Power

    10 Jun ’13 /

    Costume colours in House of Cards are symbolic of vulnerability and power.

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    Kate Hudson in Le Divorce: Love is in the Bag

    10 Jun ’11

    Brigbsy Bear: Interview with Costume Designer Sarah Mae Burton

    14 Aug ’17

    Colleen Goes Contemporary: First Official Pic from The Tourist

    14 Jun ’10
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    Costume Round Up: Villains

    6 Apr ’13 /

    A round up of villain themed costume posts at Clothes on Film.

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    Costume Stories: This Week, Gatsby and Capitol Couture

    20 Apr ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Bhanu Athaiya and Gotham

    10 May ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, X-Men & Marathon Man

    31 Aug ’13
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    The Dark Knight Rises: Costume Q&A with Lindy Hemming

    1 Aug ’12 /

    Costume Designer Lindy Hemming talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her work on The Dark Knight Rises.

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    Star Trek Into Darkness: The Devil is in the Details

    9 May ’13

    Review: Saturn 3

    13 Nov ’09

    Combat and the Croupier: The Costume World of Pacific Rim

    19 Jul ’13
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    Review: The Dark Knight Rises

    21 Jul ’12 /

    Christopher Nolan once again shows his appreciation for costume in this immensely satisfying end to the Dark Knight trilogy.

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    Fantasy Reality: Catherine George on Costuming Okja

    14 Jul ’17

    Doctor Who: A Contemporary Costume Evolution

    21 Aug ’14

    Brave: Costume in Animation – Interview with Claudia Chung

    16 Aug ’12
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    Lindy Hemming Talks Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style

    15 Jun ’12 /

    Costume designer Lindy Hemming chats exclusively to Clothes on Film about her contribution to Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

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    Review: Captain America: The First Avenger

    25 Jul ’11

    Boardwalk Empire Trailer Hits. Can. Not. Wait.

    14 Jun ’10

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear – Part 2

    20 Jun ’13
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    Win a Limited Edition Scarface Blu-Ray + Scarf & Money Clip

    1 Sep ’11 /

    Win a Scarface limited edition Blu-ray DVD, scarf and money clip. Three sets to give away. Look as tasteless as Tony!

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    Michael Caine in Pulp

    22 Jun ’10

    The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

    10 Oct ’09

    The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

    1 Feb ’10
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    Christina Ricci: Four Play With Donna Karan

    23 Dec ’09 /

    Hollywood starlet Christina Ricci has featured in a short film for The Donna Karan Company called Four Play. It is all to promote their Eldridge handbag.

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    Costume Clues Reveal All in The Cabin in the Woods

    14 Dec ’12

    Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – Full Trailer Online

    19 Feb ’10

    Short Film Costume: Ashes, Inside the Captive Mind

    24 Jul ’13
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    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09 /

    Flashdance has garnered a considerable costume following in recent years.

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    Ellen Mirojnick Describes Costumes for Behind the Candelabra

    7 Jun ’13

    Meryl Streep in Costume for The Iron Lady Trailer

    7 Jul ’11

    Win a Limited Edition Scarface Blu-Ray + Scarf & Money Clip

    1 Sep ’11
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    Hannibal: Exclusive Interview with Janty Yates

    12 Jun ’09 /

    Costume designer Janty Yates has taken time out filming Robin Hood to chat about her contribution to an earlier Scott picture - Hannibal.

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    World War Z and the Art of Breaking Down

    27 Jun ’13

    Brigbsy Bear: Interview with Costume Designer Sarah Mae Burton

    14 Aug ’17

    Kurt and Bart Discuss the Costume Design of Stoker

    8 Mar ’13