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    Costume Stories, This Week: Noah and Hannibal

    5 Apr ’14 /

    No round up last week because we were a bit busy, so this week is MEGA JAMMED WITH COSTUME GOODNESS. Puttin’ on the Glitz We teamed up with Amber Jane Butchart and The British Library to talk jazz age fashion and dandy gangsters. Further coverage to follow… Costume Test Images 50 of them to be precise, from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to Star Wars, Batman, and beyond. Noah Mad good interview/article by Tyranny of Style with Noah’s Head Textile Artist Matt Reitsma. There is absolutely no way you can care about costume design and not read this. Business of Fashion Costume designers, fashion designers, studios, brands, and a business venture 100…

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    Costume Stories: This Week, Jobs and Tootsie

    13 Jul ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: The Grandmaster and Fleming

    22 Feb ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Bhanu Athaiya and Gotham

    10 May ’14
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    Costume Stories, This Week: Thor: The Dark World and Reign

    26 Oct ’13 /

    An American Werewolf in London A screening at the Billy Wilder theater in Los Angeles on the 26th, with Deborah Nadoolman Landis in attendance to sign copies of her book ‘Hollywood Costume’ (we’re in that!). Shawna Trpcic It’s question time with Shawna Trpcic. What a fun idea! Halloween FrockTalk’s guide to looking suitably fab and/or disgusting. Thor: The Dark World Costume designer Wendy Partridge (another new set of hands for Thor) chats briefly about her work on the upcoming film. Rush Inspired by her friend Ellen Crawshaw working as a costume assistant on Rush, fashion historian and all round sartorial resource Amber Butchart analyses cars and Formula 1 style in…

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    Costume Stories: This Week, Clueless and The Newsroom

    22 Jul ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Ray Donovan and Batman (1989)

    5 Jul ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Dallas and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

    8 Mar ’14
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit

    7 Aug ’13 /

    Why does Tippi Hedren wear a green suit in The Birds, and what does it mean?

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    Shifting Trends: Claire Foy in First Man

    25 Oct ’18

    Win an Official The Big Lebowski Pendleton Cardigan

    11 Oct ’11

    From Tailors with Love Podcast: Discussing the Tom Ford Look

    24 Jan ’20
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Clothes from 1940s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Gangster Squad: Gangster Gloss

    28 Jan ’13 /

    The glossy costume world of gangster squad is faithful to history, but not a slave to it.

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    HBO Sessions Video: Clothes on Film Discuss Mildred Pierce

    21 Nov ’11

    Changeling: Angelina Jolie’s Fur Trimmed Coat

    5 May ’10

    New Public Enemies Posters Released

    14 May ’09
  • 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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    Robin Hood: Costume Photo Fest

    29 Apr ’10

    Monica Bellucci as Malèna: Beauty, Black and Heels

    26 Aug ’11

    A Cat of a Certain Breed: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

    11 Aug ’12
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Clothes on Film Chapter for Hollywood Costume book

    31 Oct ’12 /

    Forgive the self-promotion as we draw your attention to Clothes on Film’s inclusion in book ‘Hollywood Costume’ edited by Deborah Nadoolman Landis.

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    Rear Window: Miss Lonelyheart’s Green Dress

    6 Nov ’09

    Behind the Scenes: Angels the Costumiers

    18 Apr ’12

    Coming to America: Prints & Turbans in Contemporary Fashion

    17 Feb ’11
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  News

    Hollywood Costume Exhibition Opens at the V&A in London

    26 Oct ’12 /

    A rundown of why Hollywood Costume at the V&A is the best event you will see all year.

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    The Dark Knight Rises: Costume Q&A with Lindy Hemming

    1 Aug ’12

    Ellen Mirojnick Explains the Role of Costume Designer

    23 Apr ’10

    Fight Club: Remembering Marla, the Dark Tourist

    7 May ’13
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Hollywood Costume Exhibition Coming to V&A

    20 Jan ’12 /

    Hollywood costume comes to London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in the most exciting exhibition of its type ever announced.

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    Gena Rowlands in Gloria: Gangster’s Ex Wears a Skirt Suit

    9 Mar ’12

    American Hustle: Beneath the Glamour

    13 Jan ’14

    Dressed to Serve: Costume in The Grand Budapest Hotel

    4 Jul ’14