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Arnold Scaasi (8 May 1930 – 3 August 2015)

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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Beautiful Oppression: Tilda Swinton in I am Love

5 Jun ’15

From stills of this film alone you could easily be forgiven in thinking that I am Love (Io sono l’amore, 2009) was set during the 1960s. The designer clothes draped worn by lead members of the Recchi family, as selected … Continue reading→

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Midnight in Paris: Nostalgia Fashion

3 Feb ’12

Sonia Grande’s costume design for Midnight in Paris offers everything we expect of 1920s Paris and the contemporary nouveau riche. Continue reading→

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Katie Holmes in The Kennedys: Armani’s Copy of a Copy

5 Aug ’11

Unquestionably the most historically significant outfit Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy wears in the show is her rose pink tweed suit. Continue reading→

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Favourite Fashions From Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

4 Oct ’10

Less a costume movie and more a fashion one, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is typical of its naughty director Russ Meyer in all the best ways. Continue reading→

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Clueless: Calvin Klein White Dress Makes Comeback

8 Jul ’10

Did you know that Calvin Klein has re-released the white dress that Alicia Silverstone made famous in Clueless? Yes, you probably did. Continue reading→

Colleen Goes Contemporary: First Official Pic from The Tourist

14 Jun ’10

A solitary official image from The Tourist starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. Contemporary costume design by Coleen Atwood. Continue reading→

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Changeling: Angelina Jolie’s Fur Trimmed Coat

5 May ’10

Angelina Jolie suits the unstructured dresses and cloche hats in Changeling perfectly. Continue reading→

Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – KB’s Thoughts

8 Jan ’10

Part two of a new Dual Analysis. Costume designer Kristin Burke from FrockTalk gives her thoughts on Rosemary’s Baby. Continue reading→

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Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts

1 Jan ’10

Anthea Sylbert was prolific following Rosemary’s Baby. Roman Polanski’s atmospheric horror was essentially her big break – and one of her toughest challenges too. Continue reading→

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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. Continue reading→