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    Interview with 47 Ronin Costume Designer Penny Rose

    2 Jun ’14 /

    Where to start with Penny Rose? Pirates of the Caribbean? Evita? King Arthur? Most recently of course 47 Ronin (directed by Carl Rinsch). You do not hire Penny Rose for something small. This is not to say she won’t work on independent and low budget projects, just that her CV is becoming increasingly packed with huge scale period and/or fantasy studio movies – basically the kind of pictures that would make most costume designers weep. Multiples, armour, uniforms, plus Ms. Rose practically always builds from scratch. Not a fan of ‘shopping’ or even slightly interested in fashion, Penny Rose is old-school hands on, no-nonsense and no fear. Nonetheless, there is…

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    The Prisoner: Nine Minute Preview Sartorial Snapshot

    28 Jul ’09

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    15 Jul ’13

    Film Review: Kick-Ass

    13 Mar ’10
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    Costume Design in House of Cards: Colour is Power

    10 Jun ’13 /

    Costume colours in House of Cards are symbolic of vulnerability and power.

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    Ocean’s 8: Fashioning Costume

    10 Jul ’18

    Running Scared: Costume Designer Kristin Burke

    16 Feb ’10

    From Tailors with Love Podcast: Discussing the Tom Ford Look

    24 Jan ’20
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    Costume Round Up: Villains

    6 Apr ’13 /

    A round up of villain themed costume posts at Clothes on Film.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Inside Llewyn Davis & Cinderella

    4 Jan ’14

    Costume Stories: This Week, A Field in England and Doctor Who

    6 Jul ’13

    Costume Stories: This Week, Much Ado and Superman

    15 Jun ’13
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    The Dark Knight Rises: Costume Q&A with Lindy Hemming

    1 Aug ’12 /

    Costume Designer Lindy Hemming talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her work on The Dark Knight Rises.

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    X-Men: First Class Costumes

    20 Jan ’11

    Tron: Culture and Legacy

    12 Oct ’10

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    14 Jul ’10
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    Review: The Dark Knight Rises

    21 Jul ’12 /

    Christopher Nolan once again shows his appreciation for costume in this immensely satisfying end to the Dark Knight trilogy.

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    Tron Legacy: Light Suit Costume

    9 Nov ’10

    Review: Melancholia

    21 Oct ’11

    Prince of Persia: Firsthand Look at the Costumes

    11 Jun ’10
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    Lindy Hemming Talks Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style

    15 Jun ’12 /

    Costume designer Lindy Hemming chats exclusively to Clothes on Film about her contribution to Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.

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    Film Review: Shutter Island

    13 Apr ’10

    Bombshell: Below the Belt

    17 Jan ’20

    The Box Website Goes Live: Creepy Seventies

    10 Oct ’09
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    Win a Limited Edition Scarface Blu-Ray + Scarf & Money Clip

    1 Sep ’11 /

    Win a Scarface limited edition Blu-ray DVD, scarf and money clip. Three sets to give away. Look as tasteless as Tony!

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    Dual Analysis: Saturday Night Fever

    10 Aug ’09

    Win a Grease Sing-a-Long Goodie Bag!

    16 Sep ’10

    Lovelace Trailer: Lovely Dresses

    9 Jul ’13
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    Christina Ricci: Four Play With Donna Karan

    23 Dec ’09 /

    Hollywood starlet Christina Ricci has featured in a short film for The Donna Karan Company called Four Play. It is all to promote their Eldridge handbag.

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    The Muppets Most Wanted: Set and Costume Visit

    9 Jan ’14

    Running Scared: Costume Designer Kristin Burke – Part 2

    23 Feb ’10

    Inception: Jeffrey Kurland Costume Q&A

    31 Jul ’10
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    Flashdance: Jennifer Beals’ Dance & Casual Wear

    31 Jul ’09 /

    Flashdance has garnered a considerable costume following in recent years.

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    27 Oct ’09

    Rumble Fish: Dress Code Integrity in Gang Culture

    30 Aug ’12

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    15 Sep ’09
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    Hannibal: Exclusive Interview with Janty Yates

    12 Jun ’09 /

    Costume designer Janty Yates has taken time out filming Robin Hood to chat about her contribution to an earlier Scott picture - Hannibal.

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    Sons of Anarchy: Costume Identity and the Outlaw

    15 Sep ’14

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    5 Jun ’13

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    20 Oct ’10