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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Interview with 47 Ronin Costume Designer Penny Rose

    2 Jun ’14 /

    Where to start with Penny Rose? Pirates of the Caribbean? Evita? King Arthur? Most recently of course 47 Ronin (directed by Carl Rinsch). You do not hire Penny Rose for something small. This is not to say she won’t work on independent and low budget projects, just that her CV is becoming increasingly packed with huge scale period and/or fantasy studio movies – basically the kind of pictures that would make most costume designers weep. Multiples, armour, uniforms, plus Ms. Rose practically always builds from scratch. Not a fan of ‘shopping’ or even slightly interested in fashion, Penny Rose is old-school hands on, no-nonsense and no fear. Nonetheless, there is…

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    Eiko Ishioka Has Died

    30 Jan ’12

    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10

    Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    19 May ’11
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    The Lone Ranger: Never take off the Mask

    30 Jul ’13 /

    There is not man behind the mask; the mask is The Lone Ranger.

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    Spielberg’s War Horse: First Trailer Arrives

    29 Jun ’11

    Recreating the Levi’s Spring Bottom Pants Advert from 1905

    4 Jun ’14

    War Horse: Exclusive Interview with Kathleen Kennedy

    19 Jan ’12
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, Clueless and The Newsroom

    22 Jul ’13 /

    It was a busy week in costume.

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    Costume Round Up: Flights of Fantasy

    10 Mar ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Wolf of Wall Street & Bruce Lee

    14 Dec ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Inside Llewyn Davis & Mockingjay

    1 Feb ’14
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, A Field in England and Doctor Who

    6 Jul ’13 /

    Catch up with the week in costume design.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Thor: The Dark World and Reign

    26 Oct ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Piero Tosi and Veep

    23 Nov ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Mad Men and Revenge

    18 May ’13
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Costume Stories and Links,  Premium

    Costume Round Up: Flights of Fantasy

    10 Mar ’13 /

    To celebrate the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, here is a round up of the best fantasy costume posts at Clothes on Film.

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    Iron Man 2: Some Late in the Day Images

    22 Apr ’10

    After Earth Trailer Lands: First Proper Look at ‘Life Suit’

    8 Mar ’13

    Michael Wilkinson Discusses Costume Design in Man of Steel

    21 Jun ’13
  • 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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    Dual Analysis: The Young Victoria – Chris’ Thoughts

    28 Jul ’10

    Phantom Thread: An Insight into Autism and Relationships

    23 Mar ’18

    Kramer vs. Kramer: Meryl Streep in a Burberry Trench Coat

    21 Mar ’13
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Costume Design Nominations: Awards Round Up

    24 Jan ’12 /

    Here's our round-up of the big three costume design award nominations.

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    Designer Style: The Counsellor (or Counselor?) Trailer Hits

    26 Jun ’13

    The Great Gatsby Trailer: Roaring Costumes

    24 May ’12

    How to Read Costume on Film

    19 Apr ’11
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

    19 May ’11 /

    Jack Sparrow has finally become the irritating wiseass who just won't leave the party.

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    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10

    Game of Thrones Costume Evolution: Sansa in Black

    16 Apr ’15

    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

    23 Oct ’09
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Dressing the Stars: British Costume Design Exhibition

    13 May ’11 /

    An exhibition of British costume design from films such as The King’s Speech and Pirates of the Caribbean opens at the Fashion Museum in July.

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    Goldie Hawn in Cactus Flower: Mini Skirts and Mini Suits

    28 May ’13

    Clothes on Film Visit the V&A Grace Kelly Exhibition

    12 May ’10

    Debbie Reynolds Costume Auction: Marilyn Goes for $4.6 Million!

    20 Jun ’11
  • News

    Movie Costumes on Display in Los Angeles

    19 Feb ’11 /

    For those of you lucky enough to live in LA, literally racks of costumes have just on display at The FIDM Museum.

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    The Young Victoria: Costume Designer Interview

    14 Jan ’10

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    4 Jul ’10

    Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

    11 Nov ’10
  • News

    Costume Designers Guild Nominations: 2011

    21 Jan ’11 /

    The Costume Designers Guild (CDG) has served up their nominations for this year.

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    Please, Sir! Vote Clothes on Film in the Total Film Blog Awards

    7 Jan ’11

    New Robin Hood Trailer: Fighting Talk

    11 Mar ’10

    Black Swan International Trailer is Beautiful

    8 Dec ’10
  • News

    Pirates of the Caribbean 4: Trailer Raids the Net

    14 Dec ’10 /

    The first trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Costumes are a typically splendid affair.

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    Gore Verbinski Leaves Steampunk World of BioShock…

    24 Aug ’09

    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10

    Robin Hood Trailer Arrives: Fiiiiight!

    16 Dec ’09
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