Tag Archives: To Catch a Thief

Tom Hardy in Lawless: The Knitwear Anti-Hero

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Tom Hardy heralds dawning of the knitwear anti-hero. Margot Wilson discusses her use of the cardigan for Lawless. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Debbie Reynolds Costume Auction: Marilyn Goes for $4.6 Million!

20 Jun ’11

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$ 4,600,000 for Marilyn Monroe’s ‘subway’ dress was only just one mega bid of many. Continue reading → Continue reading →

To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear

5 Apr ’11

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

To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly in Blue Chiffon

2 Mar ’11

Nestled just over half way through Sew Iconic is the ice blue chiffon dress worn by Grace Kelly and designed by Edith Head for To Catch a Thief (1954). Get some practise in before tackling this one.

As worn by Grace Kelly, this floaty, conspicuous dress is an appreciable nod to Dior’s ‘New Look’ of the late 1940s. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

11 Nov ’10

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Christie’s are auctioning several Edith Head sketches for costume designs worn by Grace Kelly. Continue reading → Continue reading →