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    Rolex in the Movies: The Action Timepiece

    10 Jun ’16 /

    It’s the most celebrated, the most special, the most significant watch of all time; Rolex is symbolic of many things in the movies: style, wealth, attitude, and perhaps most importantly, taste. That is not to say a Rolex is elitist, but rather that the wearer on screen, anyone from James Bond to Steve McQueen, is someone possessed of the knowledge that there is no better. Rolex is the pinnacle. The history of Rolex on film is not nearly as interesting as the scope of its wearers and how this simple act of either subtle or ostentatious display can define character. Take James Bond, a man whose breeding was forced upon…

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    16 Jan ’20

    The Great Gatsby: A Conversation with Catherine Martin

    20 May ’13

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

    20 Jun ’11
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    Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2

    20 Feb ’14 /

    This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket…

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    Sandra Dee in If A Man Answers: A Salmon Run Up Beacon Hill

    9 Nov ’12

    Review: Moonrise Kingdom

    29 May ’12

    The Big Lebowski: Jeff Bridges in a Pendleton Cardigan

    31 Aug ’10
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    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14 /

    The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The Italian Job (1969) needs any introduction at all it might be possible you’ve been in a coma for the past 40 years. It’s so well known and so well loved that were it not for the fact that no-one has really delved into the sartorial details of Michael Caine’s suits there would be nothing left to talk about. As it happens we have spent time studying and researching The Italian…

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    Costume Designer Theadora Van Runkle Dies Aged 83

    8 Nov ’11

    Brighton Rock and Mod: Trailer Hits

    24 Nov ’10

    Mad Men: Christina Hendricks’ Op Art Blue Dress (S1)

    11 May ’09
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    George Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    12 Oct ’12 /

    George Lazenby’s fashionable Bond is sartorially similar to Daniel Craig in Skyfall.

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    24 Nov ’10

    The Birds: Tippi Hedren in the Green Suit

    7 Aug ’13

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    11 Feb ’11
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    All About Bond: A Book of 007 Photographs By Terry O’Neill

    8 Oct ’12 /

    A new compilation of sartorially revealing James Bond photographs by Terry O’Neill.

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    Of Money and Sex: Fitzgerald, Luhrmann, and Clothing in The Great Gatsby

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    Boogie Nights Costume: Dirty Time

    11 Nov ’11

    Beauty and the Beast: Q&A with Jacqueline Durran

    12 Apr ’17
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    Designing 007 Exhibition: Costumes Galore

    16 Jul ’12 /

    A look at the costumes you can expect to see and enjoy at Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

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    Ellen Mirojnick Explains the Role of Costume Designer

    23 Apr ’10

    Oz the Great and Powerful: Close Up Look at the Costumes

    11 Mar ’13

    The Hangover: More Costume Questions Answered

    16 Apr ’10
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    Lindy Hemming Talks Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style

    15 Jun ’12 /

    Costume designer Lindy Hemming chats exclusively to Clothes on Film about her contribution to Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

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    Clueless: Calvin Klein White Dress Makes Comeback

    8 Jul ’10

    Trailer for Amelia Touches Down: Radical Fashions 1920s-30s

    26 Jun ’09

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    Roger Moore’s Plaid Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun

    5 Oct ’11 /

    Think Lulu’s theme song is the loudest thing in The Man with the Golden Gun? Think again.

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    8 Feb ’20

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    Michael Caine in Get Carter: Killer Suit

    22 Jul ’11 /

    Michael Caine created Jack Carter, yet his immaculate blue mohair suit was more than a little responsible for creating the myth.

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    26 Jun ’10

    Mr Nice starring Rhys Ifans: Lots of Nice Photos

    14 Aug ’10
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    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer

    1 Jul ’11 /

    Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes.

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    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

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    8 Nov ’17

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    12 Dec ’13
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    Goldfinger: Sean Connery in a Towelling Playsuit

    29 Mar ’11 /

    The blue towelling playsuit in Goldfinger is typically remembered as Bond’s one sartorial disaster. Yet it might be worthy of reconsideration.

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    Two For the Road: Audrey Hepburn’s outfits – Part 2

    30 Jun ’09

    Mad Men: Christina Hendricks’ Op Art Blue Dress (S1)

    11 May ’09

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    Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007

    10 Dec ’10 /

    Matt Spaiser, creator of The Suits of James Bond blog, analyses the style of 007 in the film that started it all - Dr. No.

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