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The Phantom of the Opera: Colour, Character and Costume
The Phantom of the opera demonstrates that the colour, size and shape of a character’s costumes can communicate on a subliminal level. Continue reading
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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: The Primer for Skyfall
George Lazenby’s fashionable Bond is sartorially similar to Daniel Craig in Skyfall. Continue reading
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Review: The Woman in Black
Proving that frock coats and heavy lace dresses really are terrifying. Continue reading
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This is Jinsy: Costume Insanity
Costume wise, This is Jinsy is deliberately bizarre and mismatched. Yet everything makes sense in context. Continue reading
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Review: Jane Eyre at Haddon Hall
Watching Jane Eyre on location makes for an enriching experience. Continue reading
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Hanna: Interview with Costume Designer Lucie Bates
Lucie Bates exclusively discusses her work on Hanna, inducing parodies, subtext and working with Giorgio Armani. Continue reading
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The Woman in Black Trailer: Creepy Frock
A trailer for The Woman in Black arrives bringing that spooky sense of dread that only Victorian costume can provide. Continue reading
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The Three Musketeers Trailer: French Dressing
The trailer for The Three Musketeers affords the briefest peek at those 17th century costumes. Continue reading
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Zach Galifianakis in Due Date: Theatre Geek
Costume designer Louise Mingenbach worked closely with Zach Galifianakis to create Ethan’s camp and blissfully unaware look. Continue reading
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Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters
Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan. Continue reading
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Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles
With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes. Continue reading
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The First Great Train Robbery: Sean Connery’s Victorian Coat
Sean Connery wore an elegant Victorian coat in The First Great Train Robbery. Continue reading