Sonia Grande’s costume design for Midnight in Paris offers everything we expect of 1920s Paris and the contemporary nouveau riche. Continue reading Continue reading
Midnight in Paris: Nostalgia Fashion
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Katie Holmes in The Kennedys: Armani’s Copy of a Copy
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Unquestionably the most historically significant outfit Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy wears in the show is her rose pink tweed suit. Continue reading Continue reading
Favourite Fashions From Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
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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 Continue reading
Clueless: Calvin Klein White Dress Makes Comeback
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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 Continue reading
Colleen Goes Contemporary: First Official Pic from The Tourist
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A solitary official image from The Tourist starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. Contemporary costume design by Coleen Atwood. Continue reading Continue reading
Changeling: Angelina Jolie’s Fur Trimmed Coat
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Angelina Jolie suits the unstructured dresses and cloche hats in Changeling perfectly. Continue reading Continue reading
Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – KB’s Thoughts
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Part two of a new Dual Analysis. Costume designer Kristin Burke from FrockTalk gives her thoughts on Rosemary’s Baby. Continue reading Continue reading
Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts
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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 Continue reading
Belle de Jour: Sex and Alienation
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Featuring Yves Saint Laurent couture as cool and disaffecting its protagonist, Belle de Jour can be read effectively through costume. Continue reading Continue reading