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  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Inception: Costume Style Analysis VLOG

    19 Aug ’20 /

    A new VLOG looking back over the still stunning costume design on of Inception.

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    Kate Hudson in Le Divorce: Love is in the Bag

    10 Jun ’11

    Deena Appel on the Costume Design of Austin Powers: Goldmember

    9 Oct ’18

    The Tourist Trailer Hits: Continental Couture

    16 Sep ’10
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Inception Revisited with Costume Designer Jeffrey Kurland

    17 Jul ’20 /

    We revisit sci-fi classic Inception a decade after its release with MVP, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland.

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    It’s The A-Team Teaser Trailer, Fool!

    11 Jan ’10

    Charlie Sheen Back in Braces for Wall Street 2

    9 Sep ’09

    Bond 23 Not Gonna Happen. Not Yet Anyway

    20 Apr ’10
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    New Trailer for Tenet, aka The Best Film Ever Made

    23 May ’20 /

    A new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet has dropped and it’s undoubtedly going to be the best film EVER.

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    Costume Designer Michael Kaplan on Star Trek Into Darkness

    17 May ’13

    Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

    26 Nov ’10

    Brigsby Bear: Interview with Suit Creators Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

    28 Jul ’17
  • Guys in Films,  News

    First Trailer for Tom Hardy’s Capone: Inspirational Lockdown Robe Attire

    16 Apr ’20 /

    Finally we have a trailer for Tom Hardy’s Capone and it looks jim-jam tastic.

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    Drive: Red Band Trailer. Amazing

    23 Jul ’11

    Film Review: Avatar

    9 Feb ’10

    Film Review: Chinatown

    19 Oct ’09
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Guys in Films

    Richard Burton is The Dandy Villain

    3 Apr ’20 /

    How Richard Burton’s character in Villain (1971) dresses to impress and intimidate.

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    Live and Let Die: Jane Seymour’s Maxi Dresses

    1 Sep ’09

    Michael Caine in Pulp

    22 Jun ’10

    Favourite Fashions From Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

    4 Oct ’10
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films

    Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of Just About Everyone)

    10 Feb ’20 /

    Contributor Birdie McAra explores the fantabulously non-male gazey world of Birds of Prey.

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    Coming to America: Prints & Turbans in Contemporary Fashion

    17 Feb ’11

    First Official Pic: Anne Hathaway as Catwoman

    5 Aug ’11

    Captain America: The First Trailer

    24 Mar ’11
  • Bond on film,  Clothes from now,  Clothes on Film Video,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Oscars 2020: Red Carpet Livestream

    8 Feb ’20 /

    Join Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty for a special Oscars Red Carpet Livestream. You better believe he’s wearing a custom made crown.

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    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

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

    26 Feb ’10
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Guys in Films

    The Lighthouse: All Hail a High Waist Trouser

    4 Feb ’20 /

    The higher the waist, the closer to god.

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    Sherlock Holmes 2: Q&A With Costume Designer Jenny Beavan

    4 May ’11

    Costume Designer Anaïs Romand Discusses House of Tolerance

    7 Sep ’12

    Oz the Great and Powerful: Costume Interview with Gary Jones

    5 Jul ’13
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    The Not so Colourblind Costumes of The Personal History of David Copperfield

    31 Jan ’20 /

    The importance of costume colour for the colourblind casting of The Personal History of David Copperfield.

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    The Lighthouse: All Hail a High Waist Trouser

    4 Feb ’20

    Louise Bourgoin as Adèle Blanc-Sec: Feathers in Her Hat

    12 Aug ’11

    12 Years a Slave Trailer: Fine Fabrics

    16 Jul ’13
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from now,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    From Tailors with Love Podcast: Discussing the Tom Ford Look

    24 Jan ’20 /

    We chat about why James Bond wearing a Tom Ford suit is almost a waste of time for the From Tailors with Love podcast.

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

    28 Jan ’14

    Review: Moonrise Kingdom

    29 May ’12

    Quadrophenia: Mod Girl Wearing Stockings

    20 May ’09
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    The Rhythm Section Trailer: An Assassin’s Lookbook

    22 Jan ’20 /

    The final trailer for The Rhythm Section features more costume changes than a Lady Gaga concert.

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    Martin/Prada Great Gatsby Collaboration: Fashion as Costume?

    22 Jan ’13

    The Hangover: More Costume Questions Answered

    16 Apr ’10

    Skyfall Teaser Trailer Hits: Provocative

    21 May ’12
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Troop Zero: It’s Birdie Time

    20 Jan ’20 /

    We chat to costume designer Caroline Eselin-Schaefer about her work on terrific new Amazon comedy, Troop Zero.

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    Live and Let Die: Roger Moore’s Chesterfield Coat

    4 Jul ’09

    Brigbsy Bear: Interview with Costume Designer Sarah Mae Burton

    14 Aug ’17

    The Conversation: Gene Hackman’s Raincoat

    13 Mar ’12
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