Tag Archives: satin

Doris Day in Pillow Talk: Couture Allure

18 May ’12 Filed under Clothes from 1950s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. 8 Comments.

Doris Day’s last hurrah for 1950s fashion wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever seen on screen.

9 Mar ’12 Filed under Clothes from 1980s, Girls in Films. 1 Comment.

Gena Rowlands' costumes as Gloria evocate character through a fashionable capsule wardrobe.

13 Sep ’11 Filed under Clothes from now, Film Reviews, Guys in Films. 17 Comments.

For a guy who prefers the synthetic appeal of satin and alloy, physical contact is a violent business.

The arrival of Scarface on Blu-ray grants ideal opportunity to indulge in Patricia Norris' exemplary, disco couture costumes.

23 Jul ’11 Filed under Clothes from now, Guys in Films, News. 2 Comments.

"It is really a film *about* gloves"

Old fashioned and sentimental, Water for Elephants still has much to offer with its very readable costume design.

Some images and the latest trailer from Water for Elephants. Period costume design by Jacqueline West.

11 Aug ’10 Filed under Clothes from 1930s, Girls in Films. 8 Comments.

The most memorable musical number ever captured on film, and Ginger Rogers’ dress contributes to this greatly.

Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes.