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When Arnold Scaasi opened his couture salon in 1964, he soon became a couturier to the stars. He was already a favoured designer for Barbra Streisand when he famously dressed her for the 1969 Oscars. Streisand was up for Best … Continue reading
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Costume design and meaning in short film. Continue reading
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Doris Day’s last hurrah for 1950s fashion wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever seen on screen. Continue reading
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Gena Rowlands’ costumes as Gloria evocate character through a fashionable capsule wardrobe. Continue reading
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For a guy who prefers the synthetic appeal of satin and alloy, physical contact is a violent business. Continue reading
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The arrival of Scarface on Blu-ray grants ideal opportunity to indulge in Patricia Norris’ exemplary, disco couture costumes. Continue reading
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“It is really a film *about* gloves” Continue reading
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Old fashioned and sentimental, Water for Elephants still has much to offer with its very readable costume design. Continue reading
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Some images and the latest trailer from Water for Elephants. Period costume design by Jacqueline West. Continue reading
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The most memorable musical number ever captured on film, and Ginger Rogers’ dress contributes to this greatly. Continue reading
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Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan. Continue reading
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With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes. Continue reading