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Become The Babadook

28 Oct ’1419 Sep ’17 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi

On the surface the Babadook is just another bogeyman: prickly, sinewy, all arched limbs and spiky digits. And this is the point: he is just another bogeyman; it is what he represents that really matters.[…]

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

11 Apr ’143 May ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1920s

A fortnight ago to the day, Clothes on Film creator and editor Christopher Laverty joined fashion historian Amber Jane Butchart to give one of two talks and a Q&A chat at The British Library in[…]

Puttin’ on the Glitz: An Upcoming Fashion and Film Event

12 Mar ’1421 Mar ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1920s

Here’s a bit of justified promotion for an event you will absolutely want to see: fashion historian, DJ for Jazz FM, author and Clothes on Film contributor, Amber Jane Butchart, teams up with your very[…]

American Hustle: Beneath the Glamour

13 Jan ’148 Apr ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1970s

MILD SPOILERS Costume designer Michael Wilkinson’s main accomplishment with American Hustle has largely been overlooked in favour of praising him as some kind of vintage stylist with an eye for provocative gowns and desirable heels.[…]

Costume Stories: This Week, Boardwalk Empire & Rush

21 Sep ’1311 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyCostume Stories and Links

BAMF A well written and comprehensive site with a growing list of gents film/TV costume posts in the ‘get the look’ format. Like this a lot. Costume design, JK Rowling’s new Harry Potter movie, and[…]

Dress like a Peaky Blinder

13 Sep ’1330 Apr ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1837-1919

Let’s get this straight: Peaky Blinders is not Boardwalk Empire. It’s a post World War I gangster drama, during roughly the same time period (1919 as opposed to the early 20’s), it’s gritty, features loyal[…]