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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[…]

Deo Veritas: Creating the James Bond Cocktail Cuff Shirt

25 Oct ’1311 Jan ’14 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from 1960s

This is a personal post about designing my custom made James Bond shirt. It is not an advertorial and wasn’t paid for. All photographs are of the final finished shirt(s) and taken by David Wade[…]

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[…]

Net-a-Porter to Launch Hunger Games Capsule Collection

5 Sep ’1330 Apr ’18 Lord Christopher LavertyClothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi

Must admit, we kind of saw this one coming. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire costume designer Trish Summerville has teamed up with online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter to produce 16 ready-to-wear outfits, leather goods and jewellery[…]