Tag Archives: silk

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The Artist: Interview with Mark Bridges

Clothes on Film talk exclusively to costume designer of The Artist, Mark Bridges.

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Boardwalk Empire: Cometh the Dandiest Man

There is a man on Boardwalk Empire with even more sartorial presence than Nucky Thompson; That man is Chalky White.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Costume Trailer Arrives

First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action.

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Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce: Sex and the Housedress

A prevalent theme in the first episode of Mildred Pierce starring is how domestic costume can be read as a signal for sexual availability.

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Diana Rigg in OHMSS: A Wedding Ensemble to Die For

As TracyDi Vicenzo in OHMSS, Diana Rigg wore a daring 1960s wedding ensemble.

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

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

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Review: Water for Elephants

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

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To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear

This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief.

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The Three Musketeers Trailer: French Dressing

The trailer for The Three Musketeers affords the briefest peek at those 17th century costumes.

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Basic Instinct: Sharon Stone, Devil in a White Dress

There more going on with this outfit than an absence of underwear.

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Boardwalk Empire: Why Men Should Embrace the Dandy Man

Boardwalk Empire heralds the return of the dandy man.

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The Tourist: Colleen Atwood Talks Exclusively About Costumes

We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look.

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