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  • Girls in Films,  Girls on TV,  News

    Arnold Scaasi (8 May 1930 – 3 August 2015)

    6 Aug ’15 /

    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 Actress for her movie debut in Funny Girl and was established as something of an ‘individual’; usually described as ‘kooky’, she was completely different from anyone else, an innovator of style, and challenging and changing the ideas of beauty. So it is no surprise that when it came to her clothing choice for the Oscars, Streisand resisted the usual protocol of an evening gown and instead opted for a most…

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  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Short Film Costume: Ashes, Inside the Captive Mind

    24 Jul ’13 /

    Costume design and meaning in short film.

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    The Intern: Jacqueline Oknaian Costume Interview

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    Michael Wilkinson Discusses Costume Design in Man of Steel

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    Whip It: Roller Derby Vogue

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  • Clothes from 1950s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Doris Day in Pillow Talk: Couture Allure

    18 May ’12 /

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

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    Costuming The Dressmaker

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    Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit

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    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Coral Top and Skirt

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  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Gena Rowlands in Gloria: Gangster’s Ex Wears a Skirt Suit

    9 Mar ’12 /

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

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  • Clothes from now,  Film Reviews,  Guys in Films

    Review: Drive

    13 Sep ’11 /

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

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  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Scarface: Dress and Excess

    5 Sep ’11 /

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

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  • Clothes from now,  Guys in Films,  News

    Drive: Red Band Trailer. Amazing

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    "It is really a film *about* gloves"

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  • Clothes from 1930s,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Review: Water for Elephants

    10 May ’11 /

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

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  • Clothes from 1930s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Water for Elephants: Latest Trailer and Stills

    18 Mar ’11 /

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

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    Top Hat: Ginger Rogers’ Ostrich Feather Dress

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

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  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

    20 May ’10 /

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

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  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

    17 May ’10 /

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

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