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  • Clothes from 1940s,  Clothes from 1950s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

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

    21 May ’11 /

    This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.

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    A Colourful Tale: The Costume Canvas of Dick Tracy

    27 Feb ’15

    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly in Blue Chiffon

    2 Mar ’11

    Dunkirk: Interview with Costume Designer Jeffrey Kurland

    31 Jul ’17
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan

    11 Mar ’11 /

    All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket.

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    Awesome Lack of Taste: Style Lessons from Hot Tub Time Machine

    11 May ’10

    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    New Burlesque Trailer? Corset Is

    21 Oct ’10 /

    A brand new international trailer for Burlesque has pranced onto the internet.

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    Film Review: Knight and Day

    5 Aug ’10

    Film Review: Point Break

    27 Aug ’09

    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Belle de Jour: Sex and Alienation

    13 Oct ’09 /

    Featuring Yves Saint Laurent couture as cool and disaffecting its protagonist, Belle de Jour can be read effectively through costume.

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    Two For the Road: Audrey Hepburn’s outfits – Part 1

    8 Jun ’09

    Deena Appel on Creating the Costume World of The Spy Who Shagged Me

    2 Oct ’18

    Mad Men: Christina Hendricks’ Scarf & Bag Combo (S1)

    14 Jul ’09