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    Star Wars: Interview with Michael Kaplan

    22 Jan ’16 /

    Surely we all know Michael Kaplan by now? Flashdance (1983), Fight Club (1999), Burlesque (2010), Star Trek (2009), and the biggest of the big, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Versatile is not a generous enough word for his talent; he is literally one of the best in the business, as his CDG (Costume Designers Guild) nomination for Star Wars goes some way to proving. I spoke to Mr Kaplan just after Christmas about his work for The Force Awakens, but due to unforeseen circumstances (basically Clothes on Film HQ flooding), this interview is only being posted now. Still much to enjoy though, and plenty of costume titbits to sift through.…

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    Disney’s Cinderella Trailer: The Costumes of Sandy Powell

    21 Nov ’14

    Get Engaged by Twilight: A Merchandising Step Too Far?

    30 Apr ’10

    Now Thor Costume Leaks: Must Be a Trend

    4 Jun ’10
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, Jobs and Tootsie

    13 Jul ’13 /

    Say you, say costume design.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Sandy Powell and Bad Grandpa

    16 Nov ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Inside Llewyn Davis & Cinderella

    4 Jan ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, Burton & Taylor and Scandal

    27 Jul ’13
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, Game of Thrones and Liberace

    11 May ’13 /

    Pick of the week’s movie and television costume design stories.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Grace of Monaco & Penny Dreadful

    17 May ’14

    Costume Stories: American Hustle and Hollywood Costume

    7 Dec ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Catching Fire and Mad Men

    1 Jun ’13
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place

    9 Mar ’13 /

    A fun glimpse at the bizarre fashions to expect in Catching Fire thanks to costume designer Trish Summerville.

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    Get Engaged by Twilight: A Merchandising Step Too Far?

    30 Apr ’10

    Dual Analysis: Beetle Juice – KB’s Thoughts

    31 Oct ’09

    Tron Legacy: Merchandising the MCP

    17 Dec ’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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    All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place

    9 Mar ’13

    Tron Legacy: Merchandising the MCP

    17 Dec ’10

    Film Review: Alice In Wonderland

    5 Mar ’10
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Moviescope Interview with Deborah Nadoolman Landis

    26 Nov ’12 /

    Deborah Nadoolman Landis discusses her Hollywood Costume exhibition at the V&A.

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    Costume Design in Stoker: Control Yourself

    2 Mar ’13

    The Intern: Jacqueline Oknaian Costume Interview

    2 Oct ’15

    Designing 007 Exhibition: Costumes Galore

    16 Jul ’12
  • 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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    Dual Analysis: Saturday Night Fever

    10 Aug ’09

    New Tron Legacy Banners Bring the Costumes

    17 Sep ’10

    Ghostbusters: Sigourney Weaver’s Cape Coat

    15 Sep ’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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    Brighton Rock and Mod: Trailer Hits

    24 Nov ’10

    Back to the Future Nikes go on Sale: You Can’t Afford Them

    9 Sep ’11

    New Salt Trailer: Your Recommended Intake of Jolie

    3 Apr ’10
  • News

    Costume Designers Guild Nominations: 2011

    21 Jan ’11 /

    The Costume Designers Guild (CDG) has served up their nominations for this year.

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    Full The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Hits: Merry Christmas

    19 Dec ’11

    Hollywood Costume Exhibition Opens at the V&A in London

    26 Oct ’12

    Clash of The Titans Teaser Trailer Hits and Hits Hard

    11 Nov ’09
  • News

    Costume Designers Guild Nominations: Nein Inglourious

    27 Jan ’10 /

    Anna B. Sheppard's work on Inglourious Basterds has been overlooked by the Costume Designers Guild (CDG). Though this is not the only surprise announcement.

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    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10

    Full The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Hits: Merry Christmas

    19 Dec ’11

    Meryl Streep in Costume for The Iron Lady Trailer

    7 Jul ’11