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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 yet warring brothers, is as cool as ice chips and doesn’t pull any punches. However Boardwalk Empire is set in the attractive seaside landscape of Atlantic City, USA, while Peaky Blinders is set in Birmingham. The whole palette is different too. Boardwalk is colourful and vibrant, Peaky is dark and dingy. Evidently this extends to the clothes. You wouldn’t have got far walking around Birmingham in an orange silk shirt and camel coat; this was…
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer
Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes.
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Johnny Depp in Public Enemies: Costume as Plot
Public Enemies demonstrates how costume can actually drive a story narrative.
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Debbie Reynolds’ Costume Collection Up For Auction
The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession!
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First Official Image: Sherlock Holmes 2
Sherlock Holmes 2 rounds out a week of costume reveals with this first official image.
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