The latest book by fashion historian, and now TV presenter Amber Butchart (A Stitch in Time on BBC 4 – second season please), is a comprehensively researched stroll through the best dressed folk ever to[…]
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Clothes and costume related movie news
Exclusive Costume Featurette for My Cousin Rachel
Daphne du Maurier‘s original novel My Cousin Rachel apparently does not specify the exact period in which it’s set, but implies some time toward the end of the 19th century on the Cornish coast. This[…]
Arnold Scaasi (8 May 1930 – 3 August 2015)
When Arnold Scaasi opened his couture salon in 1964, he soon became a couturier to the stars. He was already a favoured designer for Barbra Streisand when he famously dressed her for the 1969 Oscars.[…]
Why Clothes on Film has been so Quiet Recently
Note from the Editor: You may have noticed that Clothes on Film has not been updated as frequently recently. We’ve had some excellent analysis and a few strong interviews, but in general content has been[…]
Recreating the Levi’s Spring Bottom Pants Advert from 1905
Levi’s® Spring Bottom pants are a most fascinating garment. Introduced in 1889 they are essentially jean trousers intended for Victorian (and later Edwardian) gentlemen. This is the first time Levi’s had focused their products on[…]
Clothes on Film a ‘Digital Game Changer’ according to Vogue
That is the long and the short of it: according to the wise words of this month’s Vogue India, Clothes on Film are one of the leading voices in digital fashion coverage. The exact words[…]
Alan Partridge Movie Trailer Hits: He’s Wearing a Varsity
Teaser trailer for Alpha Papa aka Alan Partridge the movie arrives. He may dress hideously but costume design is vital for the character.
All the Catching Fire Fashion Portraits in One Place
A fun glimpse at the bizarre fashions to expect in Catching Fire thanks to costume designer Trish Summerville.
After Earth Trailer Lands: First Proper Look at ‘Life Suit’
Our first proper trailer for After Earth and our first proper look at the ‘life suit’.
Martin/Prada Great Gatsby Collaboration: Fashion as Costume?
The press love Prada’s involvement with The Great Gatsby, but exactly how much does this help the film’s costume design?
CDG Award Nominations Are In: Hmm…
The Costume Designers Guild Award nominations right some wrongs and ignore quite a few others.
Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise
Oscar announces their Costume Design nominees and at least make up for one BAFTA shortfall.