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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    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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    Tron Legacy: Light Suit Costume – Part 2

    16 Nov ’10

    Review: Melancholia

    21 Oct ’11

    Gore Verbinski Leaves Steampunk World of BioShock…

    24 Aug ’09
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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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    Costume Encounter: Sheridan Smith as Sally Thorn in The 7.39

    10 Jan ’14

    Review: The American

    15 Oct ’10

    Short Film Costume: Ashes, Inside the Captive Mind

    24 Jul ’13
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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, Mad Men and Revenge

    18 May ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Sandy Powell and Bad Grandpa

    16 Nov ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: Her and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

    21 Dec ’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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    Iron Man 2: Some Late in the Day Images

    22 Apr ’10

    Oz the Great and Powerful: Close Up Look at the Costumes

    11 Mar ’13

    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Teaser Trailer Hits

    15 Apr ’13
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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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    Latest Man of Steel Trailer: The Dark Suit in Action

    17 Apr ’13

    Oz the Great and Powerful: Costume Interview with Gary Jones

    5 Jul ’13

    Doctor Who: Interview With Costume Designer Ray Holman

    9 Apr ’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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    War Horse: Interview with Costume Designer Joanna Johnston

    27 Apr ’12

    Long and Lean: The Silhouette of High Rise

    15 Apr ’16

    Style & Identity in Do the Right Thing

    17 Feb ’12
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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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    Saturday Night Fever: John Travolta’s White Suit

    16 Nov ’09

    Star Wars Corsets: Force Needed to Get into Them

    8 Jun ’10

    Brigbsy Bear: Interview with Costume Designer Sarah Mae Burton

    14 Aug ’17
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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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    Brigbsy Bear: Interview with Costume Designer Sarah Mae Burton

    14 Aug ’17

    Trailer for Spike Lee’s Oldboy: Nothing New?

    10 Jul ’13

    Bridesmaids Q&A: Comedy Costume

    17 Jun ’11
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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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    Anchorman 2 Trailer: Ron and Friends Meet the 80’s

    19 Jun ’13

    Back to the Future Nikes go on Sale: You Can’t Afford Them

    9 Sep ’11

    The Look of Love: Q&A with Costume Designer Stephanie Collie

    29 Aug ’13
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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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    Whip It: Roller Derby Vogue

    2 Mar ’10

    Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    15 Aug ’11

    Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    8 Dec ’11