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  • Clothes from now,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    The Selfish Giant: Costume Design for Social Realist Drama

    25 Jul ’14 /

    Clio Barnard’s stark yet heart-wrenching film The Selfish Giant (2013, UK) offers two fantastic performances from its young stars in their acting debut. Matt Price discusses how his costume design for the film reflects the strong, relatable characters so well… It is lunchtime in London as costume designer Matthew Price shuffles into the Curzon, Soho. Recently collaborating with Clio Barnard on the Bafta nominated film, The Selfish Giant, reuniting after experimental documentary The Arbour, Price is surprisingly reserved about his work. “I wasn’t really sure if they’d take me on again,” he says of Barnard and producer Tracey O’Riordan. “The Arbour did quite well so I didn’t know if they’d…

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    Review: The Dark Knight Rises

    21 Jul ’12

    Norwegian Wood: Hipsters Unmaxed

    8 Jul ’11

    Kurt and Bart Discuss the Costume Design of Stoker

    8 Mar ’13
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Interviews,  Premium

    Contemporary Costume: Where Have the Aloha Shirts Gone?

    20 Jun ’14 /

    While science-fiction and period costume can sell to collectors at auction for tens of thousands of dollars, the future of contemporary costume from the contemporary drama, comedy and thriller genres is unclear. Costumes from films set in the modern age are not valued as highly. Sourced from costume houses, high-street stores, and even actor’s own wardrobes, these pieces could be lost for good for future generations of collectors and fans if current mentality doesn’t change. Contemporary costume, even from popular movies, is surprisingly hard to trace. What has happened to George Clooney’s Aloha shirts from The Descendants? The film’s costume designer Wendy Chuck isn’t sure. “I have no idea where…

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    Beautiful Oppression: Tilda Swinton in I am Love

    5 Jun ’15

    Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    8 Dec ’11

    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  News

    After Earth Trailer Lands: First Proper Look at ‘Life Suit’

    8 Mar ’13 /

    Our first proper trailer for After Earth and our first proper look at the ‘life suit’.

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    Brigsby Bear: Interview with Suit Creators Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

    28 Jul ’17

    Harold Ramis Talks Ghostbusters 3: Return of the Jumpsuit

    10 Jul ’09

    Film Review: The Lovely Bones

    20 Feb ’10
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    CDG Award Nominations Are In: Hmm…

    17 Jan ’13 /

    The Costume Designers Guild Award nominations right some wrongs and ignore quite a few others.

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    Film Review: Chinatown

    19 Oct ’09

    Film Review: Freebie and the Bean

    25 Jul ’09

    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

    17 May ’10
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Clothes from 1950s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Anna Karenina: Jacqueline Durran Talks Jewellery & Costume

    11 Jan ’13 /

    Costume designer Jacqueline Durran discusses her unusual approach for Anna Karenina – 1870s Russia via 1950s couture.

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    Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

    4 Mar ’13

    Sleepy Hollow: Q&A with Costume Designer Kristin M. Burke

    4 Feb ’14

    The Lighthouse: All Hail a High Waist Trouser

    4 Feb ’20
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

    10 Jan ’13 /

    Oscar announces their Costume Design nominees and at least make up for one BAFTA shortfall.

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    Basic Instinct: Sharon Stone, Devil in a White Dress

    22 Feb ’11

    Seventh Son Trailer: Filthy Fantasy

    12 Jul ’13

    Prada Provided Carey Mulligan’s Gowns for The Great Gatsby

    23 Aug ’12
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    BAFTA Nominations: Guess the Line-Up

    9 Jan ’13 /

    BAFTA Costume design nominations announced. Worthy, but no surprises.

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    Snowpiercer: Q&A with Costume Designer Catherine George

    1 Aug ’14

    Looper: Costume Designer Sharen Davis Reveals Inspiration

    28 Sep ’12

    Belle de Jour: Sex and Alienation

    13 Oct ’09
  • Girls in Films,  Girls on TV,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  News

    Costume Design Award Winners Round Up: Oscar, BAFTA & CDG

    28 Feb ’12 /

    The votes have been counted, the prizes dished out...

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    Quadrophenia: Cream & Brown Print Shift Dress

    22 Jul ’09

    Black Swan: Amy Westcott Interview

    28 Jan ’11

    National Treasure: Diane Kruger, a Dress for Action

    27 Nov ’09
  • News

    Orange BAFTA Film Awards: The Costume Nominees

    7 Feb ’12 /

    Who might win for costume design at the Orange BAFTA Film Awards?

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    Clothes on Film talks Boardwalk Empire Costumes on HBO

    12 Sep ’11

    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10

    International Trailer for Brave = Delightful

    17 Nov ’11
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Costume Designer Richard Bruno Has Died

    18 Jan ’12 /

    The man who dressed Goodfellas, costume designer Richard Bruno, has died aged 87.

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

    1 Sep ’11

    Long and Lean: The Silhouette of High Rise

    15 Apr ’16

    The Hangover Costume Guide: Black Suits and Shades

    15 Dec ’09
  • News

    CDG Awards: Black Swan Takes the Prize

    23 Feb ’11 /

    Costume designer Amy Westcott has finally been rewarded for her work on Black Swan with a CDG Award.

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    Arthur: Trailer No. 2. Brace Yourself

    3 Mar ’11

    Orange BAFTA Film Awards: The Costume Nominees

    7 Feb ’12

    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10
  • News

    Movie Costumes on Display in Los Angeles

    19 Feb ’11 /

    For those of you lucky enough to live in LA, literally racks of costumes have just on display at The FIDM Museum.

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    Arnold Scaasi (8 May 1930 – 3 August 2015)

    6 Aug ’15

    3rd Fashion in Film Festival Launches

    10 Nov ’10

    A Sneaky Peek at The Green Hornet Costume

    1 Oct ’09
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