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  • Clothes from 1940s,  Clothes on Film Video,  Guys in Films

    The Maltese Falcon: The Shirts That Dreams Are Made Of

    23 Sep ’19 /

    Examining the shirt collars of all the gentleman in 1941 noir classic, The Maltese Falcon.

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    His Girl Friday: Rosalind Russell’s Chevron Striped Coat

    18 Jun ’09

    Atonement: Keira Knightley’s Green Dress

    23 Jun ’09

    Pollock: Ed Harris in Paint Splattered Denim

    15 Feb ’11
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2

    20 Feb ’14 /

    This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket…

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    Grace Slick Wears Woodstock

    28 Oct ’14

    Deena Appel on the Costume Design of Austin Powers: Goldmember

    9 Oct ’18

    Beautiful Oppression: Tilda Swinton in I am Love

    5 Jun ’15
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14 /

    The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The Italian Job (1969) needs any introduction at all it might be possible you’ve been in a coma for the past 40 years. It’s so well known and so well loved that were it not for the fact that no-one has really delved into the sartorial details of Michael Caine’s suits there would be nothing left to talk about. As it happens we have spent time studying and researching The Italian…

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    2001 and Hardy Amies: When Fashion and Film Collide

    21 Dec ’12

    A Look at the Style of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    9 Sep ’19

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – KB’s Thoughts

    8 Jan ’10
  • Costume Stories and Links,  Premium

    Costume Round Up: Get Your Coat

    23 Mar ’13 /

    Thanks at least in part to the wintry weather, this week’s costume round up is coats on film.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: American Hustle and Versace

    12 Oct ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Bhanu Athaiya and Gotham

    10 May ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, Diana & TIFF

    7 Sep ’13
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Kramer vs. Kramer: Meryl Streep in a Burberry Trench Coat

    21 Mar ’13 /

    Meryl Streep’s timeless Burberry trench coat is one of the most recognisable contemporary costumes of 1970s.

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    The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

    1 Feb ’10

    Roger Moore’s Plaid Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun

    5 Oct ’11

    Film Review: The Lovely Bones

    20 Feb ’10
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Michael Caine in Get Carter: Killer Suit

    22 Jul ’11 /

    Michael Caine created Jack Carter, yet his immaculate blue mohair suit was more than a little responsible for creating the myth.

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    Free Fire: Interview with Costume Designer Emma Fryer

    31 Mar ’17

    Meryl Streep in Costume for The Iron Lady Trailer

    7 Jul ’11

    Dual Analysis: The Big Lebowski – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jun ’10
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Kate Hudson in Le Divorce: Love is in the Bag

    10 Jun ’11 /

    Speaking exclusively to Clothes on Film, Le Divorce costume designer Carol Ramsey explains how a Hermès Kelly can be elevated from status symbol to character.

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    Inception: Costume Style Analysis VLOG

    19 Aug ’20

    National Treasure: Diane Kruger, a Dress for Action

    27 Nov ’09

    Black Swan Images = Costume Heaven

    23 Oct ’10
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Trailer is No Drag

    23 Sep ’10 /

    Harry subverts his identity to get lost in the crowd during this blistering new trailer for New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.

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    Film Review: Iron Man 2

    3 May ’10

    The Catwalk of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

    15 Nov ’13

    The Last Airbender: New Trailer, Lots To See

    26 Apr ’10
  • Bond on film,  Clothes from 1970s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Live and Let Die: Yaphet Kotto’s Brown Suede Trench Coat

    26 Feb ’10 /

    One of the seventies’ more successful attempts to modernise fashions of the past.

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    Oscars 2020: Red Carpet Livestream

    8 Feb ’20

    Roger Moore’s Plaid Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun

    5 Oct ’11

    Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007

    10 Dec ’10