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    Trish Summerville: The Hunger Games Changer

    21 Mar ’14 /

    For this month’s Fabric of Cinema column in pan-India publication Arts Illustrated, Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty discussed the game changing costume design work of Trish Summerville. This makes that terrible title pun you’ve just read almost acceptable. The theme of the issue was women, specifically women approaching their role in society with a powerful, fresh perspective. This is sex rather than gender based, as none of the women featured conform to pre-established definitions of masculine or feminine. They are creatives achieving wonderful things not because of their sex, or in spite of it, but because of raw, unabashed talent. Costume designer Trish Summerville is this month’s Arts Illustrated…

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    31 May ’17

    82nd Oscar Results: Sandy Powell Shoots and Scores

    8 Mar ’10

    Full Alice in Wonderland Trailer Hits: Potty But Pretty

    16 Dec ’09
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Realism through Identity: Clothing in The Last of Us

    30 Nov ’13 /

    If you have played The Last of Us on Playstation 3 it has likely ruined video gaming for you. The world created is so vivid and believable that every game afterward just feels dated and empty. Throughout, The Last of Us is unwaveringly real, full of seemingly inconsequential details such as every weapon or object you carry being attached or able to fit into your character’s backpack. Contrast this with Grand Theft Auto V where a rocket launcher appears out of your trouser pocket and it’s clear that if game developers really want to create a living, breathing parallel to reality they need to treat it as reality – no…

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    The Martian: The Perfect 10 Spacesuit

    6 Oct ’15

    Alice in Wonderland: Four Images to Enchant Thee

    5 Feb ’10

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

    9 Sep ’11
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    The Iron Lady: Costume as Distinction, Gender and Protection

    4 May ’13 /

    A look at late Margaret Thatcher’s colour specific wardrobe as represented in the film The Iron Lady.

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    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Coral Top and Skirt

    21 May ’11

    Grease: The ‘Pink Ladies’ Wear it Well

    22 Sep ’09

    Shifting Trends: Claire Foy in First Man

    25 Oct ’18
  • Clothes from 1920s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Of Money and Sex: Fitzgerald, Luhrmann, and Clothing in The Great Gatsby

    19 Apr ’13 /

    We analyse exactly what Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin need to get right for their costume design in The Great Gatsby.

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    The Great Gatsby: A Conversation with Catherine Martin

    20 May ’13

    The Great Gatsby Trailer: Roaring Costumes

    24 May ’12

    Puttin’ on the Glitz at The British Library: A Look Back

    11 Apr ’14
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    Doris Day in Pillow Talk: Couture Allure

    18 May ’12 /

    Doris Day’s last hurrah for 1950s fashion wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever seen on screen.

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    Rear Window: Miss Lonelyheart’s Green Dress

    6 Nov ’09

    Grease: Stockard Channing as Rizzo

    17 Aug ’09

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    29 Nov ’19
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    Crazy, Stupid, Love: Suits and 407s

    27 Jan ’12 /

    Crazy, Stupid Love is every inch the ‘fashion film’, both in terms of narrative and costume designer Dayna Pink’s elegant menswear styling.

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    Drive: Red Band Trailer. Amazing

    23 Jul ’11

    Review: Skyfall

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    11 Jan ’11
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan

    11 Mar ’11 /

    All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket.

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    Brigsby Bear: Interview with Suit Creators Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

    28 Jul ’17

    Mr Nice starring Rhys Ifans: Lots of Nice Photos

    14 Aug ’10

    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10
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    Review: Black Swan

    21 Jan ’11 /

    A ferocious work from a filmmaker at the height of his game, Black Swan is an incredibly satisfying piece of cinema.

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

    4 Feb ’14

    Full The Dark Knight Rises Trailer Hits: Merry Christmas

    19 Dec ’11

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    15 Dec ’09
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    Black Swan: Interview with Darren Aronofsky

    17 Jan ’11 /

    Clothes on Film chatted with Darren Aronofsky about the challenges of portraying perfection in Black Swan, method acting and The Wolverine.

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    3 Mar ’11

    The Intern: Jacqueline Oknaian Costume Interview

    2 Oct ’15

    World War Z and the Art of Breaking Down

    27 Jun ’13
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    Black Swan International Trailer is Beautiful

    8 Dec ’10 /

    The international trailer for Black Swan brings anticipation to the max.

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    14 Dec ’09

    Inception Revisited with Costume Designer Jeffrey Kurland

    17 Jul ’20

    Charlie Sheen Back in Braces for Wall Street 2

    9 Sep ’09
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    Black Swan Images = Costume Heaven

    23 Oct ’10 /

    We have it on good authority that Black Swan is ‘spectacular’ so here are some striking images to get you in ‘that place’.

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    Winter’s Bone: Rebecca Hofherr Interview

    12 Jan ’12

    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10

    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

    18 Jul ’09