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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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    Todd Phillips Talks The Hangover 2: No Vegas, Baby

    14 Dec ’09

    Bond 23 Not Gonna Happen. Not Yet Anyway

    20 Apr ’10

    82nd Oscar Results: Sandy Powell Shoots and Scores

    8 Mar ’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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    National Treasure: Diane Kruger, a Dress for Action

    27 Nov ’09

    Brooklyn’s Finest Trailer Kicks All Kinds of Butt

    4 Dec ’09

    See Toy Story 3 Early! Two Pairs of Tickets to Give Away!!

    8 Jun ’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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    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ White Evening Dress

    23 Oct ’09

    Star Wars Episode VII: The Costumes Awaken

    21 Dec ’15

    Alice in Wonderland: Four Images to Enchant Thee

    5 Feb ’10
  • 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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    Four Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Goodie Bags To Give Away

    24 Sep ’10

    New Public Enemies Posters Released

    14 May ’09

    Moon: The Double Meaning of Sam Rockwell’s Costume Design

    25 May ’12
  • 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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    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    American Hustle: Beneath the Glamour

    13 Jan ’14

    Argo Buy a Sports Jacket: The Thinking Man’s Hero Attire

    16 Nov ’12
  • 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

    Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    15 Aug ’11

    Paranormal Activity 2: Kristin Burke Costume Designer Q&A

    29 Oct ’10
  • 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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    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

    Roger Moore’s Plaid Jacket in The Man with the Golden Gun

    5 Oct ’11
  • 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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    Bright Star Trailer Online: 19th Century Costumes Afoot

    9 Oct ’09

    The Young Victoria: Chris and Maggie Chat About the Film

    26 Jul ’10

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

    22 Jun ’12
  • 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 Woman in Black Trailer: Creepy Frock

    19 Aug ’11

    Spielberg’s War Horse: First Trailer Arrives

    29 Jun ’11

    Homecoming: Betsy Heimann on Costuming Godless

    15 Dec ’17
  • 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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    Deena Appel on the Costume Design of Austin Powers: Goldmember

    9 Oct ’18

    Mad Men: January Jones in a Pucci Style Maxi Dress (S3)

    30 Nov ’10

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jan ’10
  • 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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    Review: Black Swan

    21 Jan ’11

    The Hangover 2 Image Debuts: More Costume Wackiness to Come

    29 Nov ’10

    The Selfish Giant: Costume Design for Social Realist Drama

    25 Jul ’14
  • 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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    Dual Analysis: The Big Lebowski – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jun ’10

    The Little Drummer Girl: A Colourful Pretence

    14 Dec ’18

    The Royal Tenenbaums: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Tennis Dress

    1 Feb ’10
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