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  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Rumble Fish: Dress Code Integrity in Gang Culture

    30 Aug ’12 /

    The costumes of Rumble Fish express the importance of teenage dress codes before the segregating journey into adulthood.

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    Arthur: Trailer No. 2. Brace Yourself

    3 Mar ’11

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    The Iron Lady: Costume as Distinction, Gender and Protection

    4 May ’13
  • Clothes from 1960s,  News

    Costume Designer Theadora Van Runkle Dies Aged 83

    8 Nov ’11 /

    Well known and respected Hollywood costume designer, Theadora Van Runkle, has died.

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    Belle de Jour: Sex and Alienation

    13 Oct ’09

    The Look of Love: Q&A with Costume Designer Stephanie Collie

    29 Aug ’13

    Diana Rigg in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: To Die For

    24 Jun ’11
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    National Treasure 2: Diane Kruger’s Costume Quest

    26 Apr ’11 /

    Judianna Makovsky demonstrates that contemporary fashion with a plot is far more fun than a flick through Vogue.

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    New Burlesque Trailer? Corset Is

    21 Oct ’10

    Four Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Goodie Bags To Give Away

    24 Sep ’10

    David Lynch & Marion Cotillard Get Blue For Dior

    18 May ’10
  • Guys in Films,  Journal & Ads,  News

    Be the Stylish Man at Cannes: Tips From the Movies

    26 Mar ’10 /

    Jacques D'Azur is missing, so take his place. Here are some tips from the flicks on how to succeed that sultan of sophistication.

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    North by Northwest: Cary Grant’s Kilgour Suit

    13 May ’09

    Oz the Great and Powerful: Costume Interview with Gary Jones

    5 Jul ’13

    Wall Street: Michael Douglas’ Gekko Shirt

    6 Apr ’10
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Film Reviews,  Guys in Films

    Film Review: Kick-Ass

    13 Mar ’10 /

    Hit-Girl owns this film like she would own your ass if you ever stepped to her.

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    Gucci to Block Scott Movie if it doesn’t Measure Up

    2 Nov ’09

    Charlie Sheen Back in Braces for Wall Street 2

    9 Sep ’09

    Beautiful Oppression: Tilda Swinton in I am Love

    5 Jun ’15
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10 /

    Here are some new character posters for Kick-Ass. Peppy costume design by Sammy Sheldon.

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    Scott Pilgrim vs The World Trailer Arrives on Fire

    25 Mar ’10

    The Tourist Trailer Hits: Continental Couture

    16 Sep ’10

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010: Costume Designer Talks Iconic Sweater

    22 Oct ’10