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  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Inception: Costume Style Analysis VLOG

    19 Aug ’20 /

    A new VLOG looking back over the still stunning costume design on of Inception.

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    Scott Pilgrim vs The World Trailer Arrives on Fire

    25 Mar ’10

    Tom Ford to Direct 2nd Film. No Details Whatsoever

    28 Jun ’10

    Gucci to Block Scott Movie if it doesn’t Measure Up

    2 Nov ’09
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Clothes in Films,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Phantom Thread: An Insight into Autism and Relationships

    23 Mar ’18 /

    SPOILERS If you’ve heard anything about Phantom Thread (2017, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), you are bound to uncover a multitude of thoughts on the astounding Academy Award winning costume work of Mark Bridges or the retirement role of Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, 1950s fashion house couturier. But one of the key components to Reynolds is missing from the discussion: Autism. Phantom Thread opens with Reynolds (Day-Lewis) getting dressed to formalities of the era. Polished shoes, ironed trousers, a fresh button-down shirt, with the addition of long magenta socks to introduce the notion of creativity, or perhaps particularities to the character. The scene moves to breakfast, which quietly adds…

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    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear

    5 Apr ’11

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

    21 May ’11
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Murder on the Orient Express: Interview with Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne

    2 Nov ’17 /

    Clothes on Film were fortunate enough to be invited to a display of costumes from the latest adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express (2017), plus interview its costume designer Alexandra Byrne. An Oscar winner for Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2008), and well known for her period design work, since 2011 Byrne has become connected to the world of Marvel, her most recent project being Doctor Strange in 2016. Here she chats candidly about recreating the (mainly) glamorous side of the early 1930s and the challenges that faced her and her team. Alexandra Byrne on shooting in 70 mm: “Director Ken (Branagh) and I did Hamlet (1996) together which was…

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    Gangster Squad: Gangster Gloss

    28 Jan ’13

    Monica Bellucci as Malèna: Beauty, Black and Heels

    26 Aug ’11

    Puttin’ on the Glitz at The British Library: A Look Back

    11 Apr ’14
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Free Fire: Interview with Costume Designer Emma Fryer

    31 Mar ’17 /

    MILD SPOILERS Director Ben Wheatley’s latest, Free Fire, is set in Boston, 1978, but was actually shot in Brighton in 2015. Being as the plot revolves around ten characters involved in a one hour plus shoot-out inside a disused factory, from a sartorial point of view things get rather grubby. The film’s BAFTA nominated costume designer Emma Fryer has already worked with Wheatley on The ABCs of Death (2012) and A Field in England (2013) so is used to the way his stories tend to go bananas in the final reel. Free Fire unfolds practically in real time, which amps up the tension but allows for no mistake with costume.…

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    The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

    10 Oct ’09

    The Passenger: Always at Odds

    2 Nov ’17

    Scarface: Dress and Excess

    5 Sep ’11
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Designer Style: The Counsellor (or Counselor?) Trailer Hits

    26 Jun ’13 /

    The Counsellor trailer hits with high-shine sartorial gloss.

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    Captain America: The First Trailer

    24 Mar ’11

    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

    18 Jul ’09

    Review: Rabbit Hole

    4 Feb ’11
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Brave: Costume in Animation – Interview with Claudia Chung

    16 Aug ’12 /

    Does costume design exist in animated film? Simulation supervisor for Brave, Claudia Chung, discusses its creation, processes and role in the finished movie.

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    Review: Tron Legacy

    5 Dec ’10

    Fantasy Reality: Catherine George on Costuming Okja

    14 Jul ’17

    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10
  • Girls in Films,  Girls on TV,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  Interviews,  Premium

    Behind the Scenes: Angels the Costumiers

    18 Apr ’12 /

    Clothes on Film were granted a private tour of world-renowned Angels the costumiers.

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    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer Looks Magic

    29 Jun ’10

    Favourite Fashions From Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

    4 Oct ’10

    Deena Appel on Creating the Costume World of The Spy Who Shagged Me

    2 Oct ’18
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Scarface: Dress and Excess

    5 Sep ’11 /

    The arrival of Scarface on Blu-ray grants ideal opportunity to indulge in Patricia Norris' exemplary, disco couture costumes.

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    X-Men: Days of Future Past Pics – 1973 Xavier, Hank & Logan

    10 May ’13

    The Passenger: Always at Odds

    2 Nov ’17

    The Look of Love: Q&A with Costume Designer Stephanie Collie

    29 Aug ’13
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Competitions,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Win a Limited Edition Scarface Blu-Ray + Scarf & Money Clip

    1 Sep ’11 /

    Win a Scarface limited edition Blu-ray DVD, scarf and money clip. Three sets to give away. Look as tasteless as Tony!

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    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

    Win a Grease Sing-a-Long Goodie Bag!

    16 Sep ’10
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Hanna: Interview with Costume Designer Lucie Bates

    29 Aug ’11 /

    Lucie Bates exclusively discusses her work on Hanna, inducing parodies, subtext and working with Giorgio Armani.

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    National Treasure 2: Diane Kruger’s Costume Quest

    26 Apr ’11

    Whip It: Roller Derby Vogue

    2 Mar ’10

    Midnight in Paris: Nostalgia Fashion

    3 Feb ’12
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Clothes from 1990s,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10 /

    Part 2 of our examination into how the Alien films have used costume design to contextualise primal terror.

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    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09

    13 Going On 30: Colourful Jennifer Garner

    27 Aug ’10

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  News

    Tom Ford to Direct 2nd Film. No Details Whatsoever

    28 Jun ’10 /

    Fashion designer Tom Ford will make another movie, but nobody yet knows what it is yet.

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    82nd Oscar Results: Sandy Powell Shoots and Scores

    8 Mar ’10

    Film Review: 2012

    19 Dec ’09

    Deena Appel on the Costume Design of Austin Powers: Goldmember

    9 Oct ’18
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