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Working Girl: The Culture of Power Dressing

27 Sep ’139 Jul ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1980s

Costume designer Ann Roth’s template for Working Girl (1988, directed by Mike Nichols) is especially astute with regards to the social and geographical make up of its characters. Protagonist Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a[…]

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The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear – Part 2

20 Jun ’1311 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1990s

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

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The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear

6 Jun ’1311 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1990s

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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Goldie Hawn in Cactus Flower: Mini Skirts and Mini Suits

28 May ’1311 Jan ’14 ContributorClothes from 1960s

Goldie Hawn’s unforgettable debut in hot pants and mini skirts in Cactus Flower.

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Gangster Squad: Gangster Gloss

28 Jan ’132 Jun ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1930s

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

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Lawless: Interview with Costume Designer Margot Wilson

27 Sep ’1230 Apr ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1920s

Costume designer Margot Wilson talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her impeccable work on Lawless.

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Costume Designer Anaïs Romand Discusses House of Tolerance

7 Sep ’1222 Jul ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1837-1919

French costume designer Anaïs Romand discusses her work on House of Tolerance (L’Apollonide: Souvenirs de la maison close).

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Clueless: Crayola Brights & Rich Girl Prep

11 May ’128 Apr ’14 ContributorClothes from 1990s

“Fashion victim” or “ensemble-y challenged”. Examining the legacy of Mona May’s costume design for Clueless.

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Style & Identity in Do the Right Thing

17 Feb ’1221 Jun ’14 ContributorClothes from 1980s

Ruth E. Carter’s work on Do the Right Thing is a masterclass in how costume can influence the look and feel of a film.

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Captain America: Q&A with Costume Designer Anna B. Sheppard

29 Jul ’113 Jan ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1940s

Clothes on Film chats exclusively to Anna B. Sheppard about her work on Captain America: The First Avenger.

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Review: Captain America: The First Avenger

25 Jul ’1111 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1940s

Some of the finest superhero costume design ever committed to film.

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Review: Norwegian Wood

27 May ’1111 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1960s

Beautiful and affecting, even if it does collapse under the weight of its own earnestness at times.

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