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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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    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09

    Ellen Mirojnick Describes Costumes for Behind the Candelabra

    7 Jun ’13

    Ghostbusters: Sigourney Weaver’s Cape Coat

    15 Sep ’09
  • 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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    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14

    Rosemary’s Baby: Chris and KB Chat About the Film

    4 Jan ’10

    Mad Men: Maggie Siff’s Tweed Suit (S1)

    5 Jul ’10
  • 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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    Sole a Catinelle: Q&A with Costume Designer Marina Roberti

    28 Feb ’14

    Review: Skyfall

    16 Oct ’12

    Net-a-Porter to Launch Hunger Games Capsule Collection

    5 Sep ’13
  • 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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    Tron Legacy: Light Suit Costume – Part 2

    16 Nov ’10

    The Hangover 2 Image Debuts: More Costume Wackiness to Come

    29 Nov ’10

    Review: Captain America: The First Avenger

    25 Jul ’11
  • 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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    Hot Scot! Holly Fulton Designs for Sex and the City 2

    7 Nov ’09

    Black Swan Images = Costume Heaven

    23 Oct ’10

    Inception: Costume Style Analysis VLOG

    19 Aug ’20
  • 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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    Costume Designers Guild Award for Doctor Parnassus

    27 Feb ’10

    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

    18 Jul ’09

    The Hangover: More Costume Questions Answered

    16 Apr ’10