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    Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2

    20 Feb ’14 /

    This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket…

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    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14 /

    The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The Italian Job (1969) needs any introduction at all it might be possible you’ve been in a coma for the past 40 years. It’s so well known and so well loved that were it not for the fact that no-one has really delved into the sartorial details of Michael Caine’s suits there would be nothing left to talk about. As it happens we have spent time studying and researching The Italian…

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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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    George Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    12 Oct ’12 /

    George Lazenby’s fashionable Bond is sartorially similar to Daniel Craig in Skyfall.

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

    5 Oct ’11 /

    Think Lulu’s theme song is the loudest thing in The Man with the Golden Gun? Think again.

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    Bridesmaids Q&A: Comedy Costume

    17 Jun ’11 /

    With exclusive insight from Leesa Evans, Clothes on Film takes an overview look at the art of comedic costume in Bridesmaids.

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    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Beach Wear

    5 Apr ’11 /

    This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief.

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    Sean Connery in Dr. No: The Template For 007

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    Matt Spaiser, creator of The Suits of James Bond blog, analyses the style of 007 in the film that started it all - Dr. No.

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