The 1945 cinematic adaptation of Mildred Pierce, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring, of course, Joan Crawford, is a very different beast to the 2011 HBO mini-series starring Kate Winslet. In all honestly it is[…]
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Doctor Who: A Contemporary Costume Evolution
Doctor Who, the quirky British sci-fi television series about a time travelling alien and his friends, premiered in 1963. Since then there have been twelve Doctors (and a War Doctor), each with their own unique[…]
Recreating the Levi’s Spring Bottom Pants Advert from 1905
Levi’s® Spring Bottom pants are a most fascinating garment. Introduced in 1889 they are essentially jean trousers intended for Victorian (and later Edwardian) gentlemen. This is the first time Levi’s had focused their products on[…]
Status and Signifiers: Costume in There Will Be Blood
Costume designer Mark Bridges described There Will Be Blood (2007) as his most challenging film, referring to the difficulties he faced in transporting costumes to the remote location in West Texas, after director Paul Thomas[…]
The Bloody Sartorialist: Christian Bale in American Psycho
American Psycho (2000, costume designer Isis Mussenden) is a late 1980s set film that highlights the importance placed on external appearance and the disparity that can lie between this and the true nature of a[…]
Dress like a Peaky Blinder
Let’s get this straight: Peaky Blinders is not Boardwalk Empire. It’s a post World War I gangster drama, during roughly the same time period (1919 as opposed to the early 20’s), it’s gritty, features loyal[…]
National Treasure 2: Diane Kruger’s Costume Quest
Judianna Makovsky demonstrates that contemporary fashion with a plot is far more fun than a flick through Vogue.
Arthur: Trailer No. 2. Brace Yourself
A second trailer for Arthur starring Russell Brand in a top hat has arrived. Can the film possibly be as likeable as this footage implies?
Boardwalk Empire: Why Men Should Embrace the Dandy Man
Boardwalk Empire heralds the return of the dandy man.
Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007
Matt Spaiser, creator of The Suits of James Bond blog, analyses the style of 007 in the film that started it all – Dr. No.
Ice Cold Movie Posters Inspired by Male Costume
Moxy Creative has designed a super cool collection of movie posters based on iconic male costume.
Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters
Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan.