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28 Jul

Double Feature Review: The Young Victoria – Chris’ Thoughts

Double Feature Review: The Young Victoria – Chris’ Thoughts

Our first Double Feature review with Costumer’s Guide. To kick off, here is what Chris from Clothes on Film had to say.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1837-1910, Film Reviews, Girls in Films, Guys in Films
Tags: bodice, Costumers Guide, cravat, décolletage, Emily Blunt, frock coat, Honiton lace, Jean-Marc Vallée, Julian Fellowes, lace making, linen, Mark Strong, nightwear, Paul Bettany, Queen, Rupert Friend, Sandy Powell, silk, stock, travelling dress, trousers, walking dress, wedding dress
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25 Jun

Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: Elegant Opera Dress

Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: Elegant Opera Dress

A timeless example of how movie fashion extends beyond the screen.

By Katie Snowden
Filed under: Clothes from 1990s, Girls in Films
Tags: 1990s, ball gown, Clothes from 1950s, clutch bag, dress, Julia Roberts, Marilyn Vance-Straker, off the shoulder, Richard Gere, silk, v-neckline
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20 May

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1837-1910, Girls in Films, Guys in Films
Tags: boots, braces, bustle, Chesterfield, Eddie Marsan, frock coat, Harris Tweed, Jude Law, Kelly Reilly, leather coat, lounge suit, Mark Strong, pinstripe, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr, satin, silk, stiff collar, travelling dress, velvet, Victorian, waistcoat, Watson dinner jacket, whale cord
Comments: 1

17 May

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1837-1910, Girls in Films, Guys in Films
Tags: boots, braces, bustle, Chesterfield, Eddie Marsan, frock coat, Harris Tweed, Jude Law, Kelly Reilly, leather coat, lounge suit, Mark Strong, pinstripe, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr, satin, silk, stiff collar, travelling dress, velvet, Victorian, waistcoat, Watson dinner jacket, whale cord
Comments: 12

29 Apr

Robin Hood: Costume Photo Fest

Robin Hood: Costume Photo Fest

Want another look at Janty Yates’ costume design for Robin Hood? Thought you might.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: News
Tags: Cate Blanchett, cloak, exhibition, fur, hide, leather, mantle, Mark Strong, Matthew Macfadyen, medieval, middle ages, Ridely Scott, Robin hood, Russell Crowe, Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre, silk, vembrace, William Hurt
Comments: 5

23 Oct

King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

The 1930s was the couture decade that introduced the evening dress in its now familiar form.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1930s, Girls in Films
Tags: Edward Molyneux, Gilbert Adrian, Kumfs, rayon, silk, velvet dress
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08 Oct

Kiss of Death: Nicolas Cage as Little Junior Brown

Kiss of Death: Nicolas Cage as Little Junior Brown

Little Junior Brown represents the ugly face of nineties designer villainy.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1990s, Guys in Films
Tags: Giorgio Armani, high waisted, Ralph Lauren, silk, sportswear, Theadora Van Runkle
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06 Oct

King Kong: Naomi Watts’ Pink Slip

King Kong: Naomi Watts’ Pink Slip

Director Peter Jackson wanted Ann to be an old fashioned, sexually defined heroine.

By Chris Laverty
Filed under: Clothes from 1930s, Girls in Films
Tags: chemise, lace trim, silk, Slip, Terry Ryan
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