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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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    Captain America: Q&A with Costume Designer Anna B. Sheppard

    29 Jul ’11

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    The Maltese Falcon: The Shirts That Dreams Are Made Of

    23 Sep ’19
  • 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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    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09

    Back to the Future Nikes go on Sale: You Can’t Afford Them

    9 Sep ’11

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

    9 Mar ’12
  • 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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    A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010: Costume Designer Talks Iconic Sweater

    22 Oct ’10

    Film Review: The Boys Are Back

    22 Jan ’10

    Film Review: Knight and Day

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

    11 May ’09

    Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing: Baby Grows Up

    17 Jun ’10

    Goldfinger: Sean Connery in a Towelling Playsuit

    29 Mar ’11