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In the very opening scene of Rocky (1976, costume designer Robert Cambel), we see the title character in the ring, bare chested, hands encased in boxing gloves, the picture of sporting violence and masculinity. But this is no more than … Continue reading
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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 Anderson called for a new … Continue reading
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Give us three minutes; we’ll give you the costume world. Amy Adams Current actress of the moment and friend of costume designers everywhere, Amy Adams, is to be honoured at this year’s CDG awards on 22nd February. Totò a colori … Continue reading
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There is not man behind the mask; the mask is The Lone Ranger. Continue reading
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Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises. Continue reading
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The glossy costume world of gangster squad is faithful to history, but not a slave to it.
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Fascinating video about Hardy Amies costumes for 2001: A Space Odyssey. Continue reading
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The evolving costumes worn by Sandra Dee in classic sixties gender comedy A Man Answers. Continue reading
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A mishmash of sci-fi conventions and clichés cobbled together as something we have never quite seen before. Continue reading
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Doris Day’s last hurrah for 1950s fashion wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever seen on screen. Continue reading
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The glamorous look of the mid-1930s threads its way through dual love stories in W.E. Continue reading
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Ruth E. Carter’s work on Do the Right Thing is a masterclass in how costume can influence the look and feel of a film. Continue reading