Tag Archives: velvet

Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

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Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Review: Lincoln

1 Feb ’13

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The biggest compliment that can be paid to Joanna Johnston’s costumes in Lincoln is that you will hardly notice them. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Lawless: Interview with Costume Designer Margot Wilson

27 Sep ’12

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Costume designer Margot Wilson talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her impeccable work on Lawless. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Costume Round Up: Part 2

9 Jul ’12

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Second and final part of Clothes on Film’s sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Costume Round Up: Part 1

22 Jun ’12

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First of Clothes on Film’s two part sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan. 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 →

Debbie Reynolds’ Costume Collection Up For Auction

23 Feb ’11

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The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession! Continue reading → Continue reading →

Fans Save Gone with the Wind Costumes

3 Sep ’10

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Thanks to donations from 600 people, $30,000 has been raised to restore fragile dresses from Gone with the Wind. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

20 May ’10

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

Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

17 May ’10

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