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  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Clothes on Film Video,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    The Costuming of Joaquin Phoenix in Joker

    14 Oct ’19 /

    A brief glimpse at the costume world Mark Bridges created for Joker.

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    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

    From Bum to Italian Stallion: Sylvester Stallone as Rocky

    22 Apr ’14

    Live and Let Die: Yaphet Kotto’s Brown Suede Trench Coat

    26 Feb ’10
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Clothes in Films,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Phantom Thread: An Insight into Autism and Relationships

    23 Mar ’18 /

    SPOILERS If you’ve heard anything about Phantom Thread (2017, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), you are bound to uncover a multitude of thoughts on the astounding Academy Award winning costume work of Mark Bridges or the retirement role of Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, 1950s fashion house couturier. But one of the key components to Reynolds is missing from the discussion: Autism. Phantom Thread opens with Reynolds (Day-Lewis) getting dressed to formalities of the era. Polished shoes, ironed trousers, a fresh button-down shirt, with the addition of long magenta socks to introduce the notion of creativity, or perhaps particularities to the character. The scene moves to breakfast, which quietly adds…

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    Film Review: The Killer Inside Me

    19 Jun ’10

    How to Steal a Million, or £60k for an Audrey Givenchy

    9 Dec ’09

    Grease: Annette Cardona as Cha-Cha

    10 Nov ’09
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Clothes from 1920s,  Clothes from 1930s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Status and Signifiers: Costume in There Will Be Blood

    1 Apr ’14 /

    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 concept three days before a re-shoot. However these challenges seem to channel the themes of the film itself: hardship, isolation, and the determination to overcome any obstacle to fulfil a goal. Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a turn-of-the-century prospector, who receives a tip about a giant oil deposit under a family farm in California. The family includes Eli Sunday, a zealous preacher and faith healer who wants the money from…

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    War Horse: Exclusive Interview with Kathleen Kennedy

    19 Jan ’12

    The First Great Train Robbery: Sean Connery’s Victorian Coat

    5 May ’09

    Kind Hearts and Coronets: Decadent Dennis Price

    29 Sep ’10
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Much Ado About Nothing: Colour Blind Costuming

    11 Jul ’13 /

    Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself.

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    Alan Partridge Movie Trailer Hits: He’s Wearing a Varsity

    15 Mar ’13

    Toy Story Ken Models for Esquire

    15 Jul ’10

    T2 Trainspotting: Nostalgia Trip

    6 Feb ’17
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, Look of Love and Man of Steel

    22 Jun ’13 /

    The week’s costume stories and links.

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    Costume Stories: This Week, Game of Thrones and Liberace

    11 May ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: RoboCop and The Walking Dead

    15 Feb ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Catching Fire and Downton Abbey

    9 Nov ’13
  • Clothes from 1990s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear – Part 2

    20 Jun ’13 /

    Second and final part of our retrospective of The Grifters with insight from Mark Bridges.

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    Kiss of Death: Nicolas Cage as Little Junior Brown

    8 Oct ’09

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear

    6 Jun ’13

    Film Review: Misery

    8 Sep ’09
  • Clothes from 1990s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear

    6 Jun ’13 /

    First in our two part retrospective of neo-noir classic The Grifters with exclusive insight from the film’s assistant costume designer Mark Bridges.

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    La Femme Nikita: Anne Parillaud’s Little Black Dress

    21 Dec ’10

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    Clueless: Crayola Brights & Rich Girl Prep

    11 May ’12
  • 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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    Infinity War Costume Design: The Unfamiliar Familiar

    4 May ’18

    Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

    10 Jan ’13

    Sandra Bullock in The Proposal: Small Wardrobe, Big Impact

    24 Feb ’12
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

    10 Jan ’13 /

    Oscar announces their Costume Design nominees and at least make up for one BAFTA shortfall.

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    Designing 007 Exhibition: Costumes Galore

    16 Jul ’12

    Why is Miss Piggy Wearing a Vivienne Westwood Wedding Dress?

    11 Feb ’14

    Grease: Stockard Channing as Rizzo

    17 Aug ’09
  • 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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    Dark Shadows Trailer: Campy, Period Blending Costume Fun

    16 Mar ’12

    Trish Summerville: The Hunger Games Changer

    21 Mar ’14

    Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of Just About Everyone)

    10 Feb ’20
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    FilmCraft: Costume Design – A New Book by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

    25 Jun ’12 /

    Not the only book you should buy about costume design, but probably the best.

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    20th Century Fox at The London Film Museum: Costumes Galore

    17 Aug ’10

    Review: The Dark Knight Rises

    21 Jul ’12

    Film Review: Freebie and the Bean

    25 Jul ’09
  • Girls in Films,  Girls on TV,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  News

    Costume Design Award Winners Round Up: Oscar, BAFTA & CDG

    28 Feb ’12 /

    The votes have been counted, the prizes dished out...

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    Award Winners 2013: Anna Karenina Takes All

    25 Feb ’13

    Saving Mr. Banks: Costume Design Featurette

    12 Dec ’13

    Winter’s Bone: Rebecca Hofherr Interview

    12 Jan ’12
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