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    Black Caesar: Blaxploitation Gangster

    1 Nov ’13 /

    Fred Williamson as Tommy Gibbs adopts the gangster codes of 1930s cinema in blaxploitation classic Black Caesar.

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    Art of Rosemary’s Baby

    7 Mar ’11

    Mad Men Season 6 Premiere: Approaching the 1970s

    11 Apr ’13

    Katie Holmes in The Kennedys: Armani’s Copy of a Copy

    5 Aug ’11
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Catherine Deneuve in Potiche: Still Belle

    10 Oct ’11 /

    Potiche confirms that Catherine Deneuve will always be Belle de Jour, only now with added sense of humour.

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    Rush Trailer: Olivia Wilde Looks Sensational in 70’s Costume

    26 Apr ’13

    Boogie Nights Costume: Dirty Time

    11 Nov ’11

    The Little Drummer Girl: A Colourful Pretence

    14 Dec ’18
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Film Reviews,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV

    Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

    5 Sep ’11 /

    A classy, very British affair.

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    The Little Drummer Girl: A Colourful Pretence

    14 Dec ’18

    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

    Anchorman 2 Trailer: Ron and Friends Meet the 80’s

    19 Jun ’13
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer

    1 Jul ’11 /

    Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes.

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    Ken Takakura Wearing Levi in The Yakuza (1974)

    27 Apr ’18

    Dark Shadows Trailer: Campy, Period Blending Costume Fun

    16 Mar ’12

    Live and Let Die: Roger Moore’s Chesterfield Coat

    4 Jul ’09
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Film Review: Chinatown

    19 Oct ’09 /

    A landmark blend of acting, directing, structure and design, Chinatown is the greatest detective movie ever made.

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    Lawless: Interview with Costume Designer Margot Wilson

    27 Sep ’12

    Puttin’ on the Glitz at The British Library: A Look Back

    11 Apr ’14

    Bonnie and Clyde: Hats as Identity

    3 Nov ’11
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

    10 Oct ’09 /

    Warner Bros’ official website for The Box has gone live. This is creepy 1970s. Creepy as hell.

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    Win a Grease Sing-a-Long Goodie Bag!

    16 Sep ’10

    Troop Zero: It’s Birdie Time

    20 Jan ’20

    Meryl Streep in Costume for The Iron Lady Trailer

    7 Jul ’11