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    Costume Stories, This Week: Map to the Stars and Dallas

    7 Jun ’14 /

    Two weeks of links. It’s exciting. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Mindbogglingly thorough look at the costumes and modern fashion influence of GPB. Sleepy Hollow Kristin M. Burke’s headless costumes go on a little jaunt to ignite Emmy fever. …and here’s an interview with Ms. Burke where she talks about her career so far. And quilting. Maps to the Stars Not seen this yet but Superqueen makes a captivating case for this film being the new Drive in terms of heavy gloves symbolism. Maleficent A very brief insight into Angelina Jolie’s extravagant look. Look out for Clothes on Film’s coverage (hopefully) soon. …a bit more about Anna B. Sheppard’s process. …and Nathalie…

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    Costume Round Up: Any Colour so long as it’s Black

    30 Mar ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: The Oscars and House of Cards

    1 Mar ’14

    Costume Round Up: Villains

    6 Apr ’13
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    Costume Stories, This Week: RoboCop and The Walking Dead

    15 Feb ’14 /

    The week in costume stories and links. FIDM Gorgeous costumes on display from 2013 released movies. Tyranny of Style takes you there… Some more good FIDM photos at Frocktalk. Downton Abbey Insightful gallery notes by costumer Caroline McCall. Sure, baby boys in the early 1920s would’ve worn a dress, but that would definitely have confused viewers. How Wool is produced for Fabric Riveting Costume Cafe podcast with Franny Kansteiner of Gum Tree Farm and Organic Wool Works. Costumer of Awesome Second shout for this beyond hilarious, gif heavy tubmlr by an (unnamed) costume designer currently working in the business. The Walking Dead Another thorough interview with costume designer Eulyn Womble,…

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    Costume Stories, This Week: OITNB and Legend

    21 Jun ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Grace of Monaco & Penny Dreadful

    17 May ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Thor: The Dark World and Reign

    26 Oct ’13
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  Interviews,  Premium

    A Comfortable Future: The Costume Design of Her

    13 Feb ’14 /

    The near future romance Her, written and directed by Spike Jonze, whose widely diverse resume ranges from the world of music videos to MTV’s Jackass to major motion pictures, brought together a creative team that costume designer Casey Storm refers to as “friends first, and co-workers second.” Storm and production designer K.K. Barrett create a soft, comfortable world of tomorrow. Shot on location around Los Angeles and Shanghai, Barrett avoided familiar locations to create a world that is accessible but not overtly recognisable. Our first introduction to the world feels very familiar. Seated in an office in a simple button up, Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Theodore Twombly, dictates a letter to…

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    Review: Tron Legacy

    5 Dec ’10

    Tron: Culture and Legacy

    12 Oct ’10

    Review: Looper

    14 Sep ’12
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: American Hustle and Hollywood Costume

    7 Dec ’13 /

    The last TWO weeks in costume. Sorry, we were a bit busy. Paul Walker Costume designer Kristin M. Burke worked with Paul Walker on Running Scared. Here she shares a few personal memories of the man and the professional. Hollywood Costume The New York Times reviews the book we wrote a chapter for. Perfect for Christmas, or anyone inconsiderate enough to have a birthday around this time of year. Deborah Nadoolman Landis DNL presents a new show on TCM looking at memorable costume design. Twenty films covered in total every Friday night at 8 pm through December. American telly only though. Boo-erns. American Hustle So excited about this movie we…

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    Costume Stories: This Week, The Bling Ring and Anchorman

    8 Jun ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Ray Donovan and Batman (1989)

    5 Jul ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, A Field in England and Doctor Who

    6 Jul ’13
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    Costume Stories, This Week: Edith Head and Ender’s Game

    2 Nov ’13 /

    Costume news you may have missed. Edith Head Google’s delightful doodle to celebrate the birth of Edith Head on 28th October 1897, showcasing illustrations of her work from A Place in the Sun, White Christmas, Sex and the Single Girl, To Catch a Thief, The Birds and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Costume preview via Trish Summerville and The New York Times – no spoilers. Look out for our own coverage soon. Julien’s Auctions The estate of William Travilla. Get your credit card(s) ready. Columbo New costume Tumblr by Nicolas Magand. Mark this as essential reading forever. Duck Dynasty Well what did YOU wear for…

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    Costume Stories: This Week, X-Men & Marathon Man

    31 Aug ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Blue Jasmine and Roman Holiday

    24 Aug ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Burton & Taylor and Scandal

    27 Jul ’13
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    Costume Stories, This Week: GTA V and Halloween

    19 Oct ’13 /

    Costume on the brain? This won’t help. Michael Wilkinson Technology in costume design – BRILLIANT Costume Cafe podcast by Colleen Monroe. Sleepy Hallow Pilot costume designer Sanja Hays explains why Ichabod won’t be dressing in Gap tees anytime soon. Grand Theft Auto V Always indespesnible and relevant Tyranny of Style interviews GTA V costume designer Lyn Paolo, who also worked on TV shows Southland, E.R. and The West Wing. American Hustle Michael Wilkinson honoured for his work on a film we are jumping up and down with excitement for. Scandal More Lyn Paolo talking about Kerry Washington and co in Scandal. Halloween …and EVEN MORE Lyn Paolo, here with fellow…

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    Costume Stories: This Week, Gatsby and Capitol Couture

    20 Apr ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Diana & TIFF

    7 Sep ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Clueless and The Newsroom

    22 Jul ’13
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    Costume Stories: This Week, Diana & TIFF

    7 Sep ’13 /

    This week this happened in costume… Diana Rush, Alpha Papa and now Diana, costume designer Julian Day is everywhere at the moment (good, because he’s very talented). Here Day explains a little about undertaking what must have been one of the trickiest costume jobs of the year. Revenge All about Emily Thorne’s (Emily Van Camp) wedding dress. Preview: Jill Ohanneson designed it herself. Trish Summerville Video: The 2013 Stylist award winner looks understandably bemused throughout Pop Sugar’s excitable interview. Riddick Helen o’Hara skilfully pulls apart the film’s frankly disgusting misogyny. Northern Costume Social Event Advice for those in the TV/film costume game. Toronto International Film Festival Leaving aside award friendly…

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Game of Thrones and FIDM

    8 Feb ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: Inside Llewyn Davis & Cinderella

    4 Jan ’14

    Costume Round Up: Flights of Fantasy

    10 Mar ’13
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    Costume Stories: This Week, Elysium and The O.C.

    10 Aug ’13 /

    Costume’s read all about it this week. Eyes of Laura Mars Guise analyses the influential costume classic. Just don’t call it ‘fashion’. The O.C. Tyranny of Style’s fantastic, mammoth look back the costumes of The O.C. Remember Seth’s reindeer Christmas jumper? I Love Lucy Lucille Ball’s polka dot dress sold at auction for $168,000, along with Hugh Jackman’s X-Men costume ($22,000) and Tom Cruise’s Rain Man suit ($30,000). Elysium Giorgio Armani talks about his contribution to Elysium, which we’re guessing was at star Jodie Foster’s insistence not costume designer April Ferry. Lovelace Karyn Wagner explains how she created Amanda Seyfried’s rudey look as Linda Boreman aka Lovelace.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: American Hustle and Versace

    12 Oct ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Noah and Hannibal

    5 Apr ’14

    Costume Stories, This Week: GTA V and Halloween

    19 Oct ’13
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    Costume Stories: This Week, FIDM and Breaking Bad

    3 Aug ’13 /

    Costume design reduced to stories and links.

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    Costume Stories: This Week, A Field in England and Doctor Who

    6 Jul ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Game of Thrones and FIDM

    8 Feb ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, Diana & TIFF

    7 Sep ’13
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    Costume Stories: This Week, Much Ado and Superman

    15 Jun ’13 /

    Costume links of the week.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: GTA V and Halloween

    19 Oct ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Her and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

    21 Dec ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Clueless and The Newsroom

    22 Jul ’13