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  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  News

    Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Costume Trailer Arrives

    14 Jul ’11 /

    First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action.

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    Review: Lincoln

    1 Feb ’13

    Sharen Davis Costume Interview: Django Unchained

    1 Jan ’13

    The Phantom of the Opera: Colour, Character and Costume

    5 Dec ’12
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Costume Q&A with Lucinda Wright

    3 Jun ’11 /

    Lucinda Wright talks to Clothes on Film about her contribution to The Suspicions of Mr Whicher starring Paddy Considine.

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    12 Years a Slave: Rags and Tatters

    20 Jan ’14

    Louise Bourgoin as Adèle Blanc-Sec: Feathers in Her Hat

    12 Aug ’11

    Dark Shadows Trailer: Campy, Period Blending Costume Fun

    16 Mar ’12
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    20th Century Fox at The London Film Museum: Costumes Galore

    17 Aug ’10 /

    The London Film Museum has been running an exhibition featuring costumes from 20th Century Fox movies to celebrate the studio’s 75th anniversary.

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    Oscars 2020: Red Carpet Livestream

    8 Feb ’20

    Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

    10 Jan ’13

    Kick-Ass Character Posters: Costumed Superfreaks

    11 Mar ’10
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Rebel Without a Cause: James Dean in Denim

    1 Jul ’10 /

    James Dean in a pair of Lee 101 Riders jeans was the birth of the American teenager.

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    Rear Window: Grace Kelly in Jeans

    8 Jul ’09

    Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit

    1 Jun ’09

    Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

    11 Nov ’10
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

    20 May ’10 /

    Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

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    Status and Signifiers: Costume in There Will Be Blood

    1 Apr ’14

    Costume Designer Anaïs Romand Discusses House of Tolerance

    7 Sep ’12

    Dual Analysis: The Young Victoria – Chris’ Thoughts

    28 Jul ’10
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    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 1: Frock Coats & Bustles

    17 May ’10 /

    With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes.

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    The Lone Ranger: Never take off the Mask

    30 Jul ’13

    Django Unchained: Tarantino’s First Costume Oscar?

    23 Oct ’12

    12 Years a Slave: Rags and Tatters

    20 Jan ’14
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  News

    A Sneaky Peek at The Green Hornet Costume

    1 Oct ’09 /

    The merest glimpse at Seth Rogen’s titular costume for The Green Hornet has turned up online.

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    Review: Inception

    13 Jul ’10

    New Tron Legacy Banners Bring the Costumes

    17 Sep ’10

    Combat and the Croupier: The Costume World of Pacific Rim

    19 Jul ’13
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    Live and Let Die: Roger Moore’s Chesterfield Coat

    4 Jul ’09 /

    Moore manages a successful style coup early on in Live and Let Die. His cropped navy blue chesterfield coat.

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

    19 Jun ’13

    Review: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

    5 Sep ’11

    Catherine Deneuve in Potiche: Still Belle

    10 Oct ’11