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  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Trish Summerville: The Hunger Games Changer

    21 Mar ’14 /

    For this month’s Fabric of Cinema column in pan-India publication Arts Illustrated, Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty discussed the game changing costume design work of Trish Summerville. This makes that terrible title pun you’ve just read almost acceptable. The theme of the issue was women, specifically women approaching their role in society with a powerful, fresh perspective. This is sex rather than gender based, as none of the women featured conform to pre-established definitions of masculine or feminine. They are creatives achieving wonderful things not because of their sex, or in spite of it, but because of raw, unabashed talent. Costume designer Trish Summerville is this month’s Arts Illustrated…

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    The Conjuring Trailer: Lapels That Flap in the Night

    3 Apr ’13

    Sandra Dee in If A Man Answers: A Salmon Run Up Beacon Hill

    9 Nov ’12

    Grease: Olivia Newton-John is Squeaky Clean, Jellybean

    2 Apr ’10
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Realism through Identity: Clothing in The Last of Us

    30 Nov ’13 /

    If you have played The Last of Us on Playstation 3 it has likely ruined video gaming for you. The world created is so vivid and believable that every game afterward just feels dated and empty. Throughout, The Last of Us is unwaveringly real, full of seemingly inconsequential details such as every weapon or object you carry being attached or able to fit into your character’s backpack. Contrast this with Grand Theft Auto V where a rocket launcher appears out of your trouser pocket and it’s clear that if game developers really want to create a living, breathing parallel to reality they need to treat it as reality – no…

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    After Earth: Costume Designer Amy Westcott Explains Life Suit

    14 Jun ’13

    Game of Thrones Costume Analysis: Sansa Stark

    24 Jun ’13

    Man of Steel: New Featurette Discusses the Superman Suit

    3 Jun ’13
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    The Iron Lady: Costume as Distinction, Gender and Protection

    4 May ’13 /

    A look at late Margaret Thatcher’s colour specific wardrobe as represented in the film The Iron Lady.

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    Colleen Goes Contemporary: First Official Pic from The Tourist

    14 Jun ’10

    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

    11 Nov ’10
  • Clothes from 1920s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Of Money and Sex: Fitzgerald, Luhrmann, and Clothing in The Great Gatsby

    19 Apr ’13 /

    We analyse exactly what Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin need to get right for their costume design in The Great Gatsby.

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    Boardwalk Empire Trailer Hits. Can. Not. Wait.

    14 Jun ’10

    Clothes on Film talks Boardwalk Empire Costumes on HBO

    12 Sep ’11

    HBO Sessions Video: Clothes on Film Discuss Boardwalk Empire

    3 Jan ’12
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Doris Day in Pillow Talk: Couture Allure

    18 May ’12 /

    Doris Day’s last hurrah for 1950s fashion wearing some of the most exquisite costumes ever seen on screen.

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    Get on Up: Sharen Davis Shares Costume Design Sketches

    9 Dec ’14

    Grease: Stockard Channing as Rizzo

    17 Aug ’09

    Rebel Without a Cause: James Dean in Denim

    1 Jul ’10
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Crazy, Stupid, Love: Suits and 407s

    27 Jan ’12 /

    Crazy, Stupid Love is every inch the ‘fashion film’, both in terms of narrative and costume designer Dayna Pink’s elegant menswear styling.

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    Hanna: Interview with Costume Designer Lucie Bates

    29 Aug ’11

    Review: Inception

    13 Jul ’10

    Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    15 Aug ’11
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan

    11 Mar ’11 /

    All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket.

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    Meryl Streep in Costume for The Iron Lady Trailer

    7 Jul ’11

    Brigsby Bear: Interview with Suit Creators Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

    28 Jul ’17

    Mr Nice starring Rhys Ifans: Lots of Nice Photos

    14 Aug ’10
  • Clothes from now,  Film Reviews

    Review: Black Swan

    21 Jan ’11 /

    A ferocious work from a filmmaker at the height of his game, Black Swan is an incredibly satisfying piece of cinema.

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    Kurt and Bart Discuss the Costume Design of Stoker

    8 Mar ’13

    Bond 23 Not Gonna Happen. Not Yet Anyway

    20 Apr ’10

    From Tailors with Love Podcast: Discussing the Tom Ford Look

    24 Jan ’20
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    Black Swan: Interview with Darren Aronofsky

    17 Jan ’11 /

    Clothes on Film chatted with Darren Aronofsky about the challenges of portraying perfection in Black Swan, method acting and The Wolverine.

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    Kurt and Bart Discuss the Costume Design of Stoker

    8 Mar ’13

    Realism through Identity: Clothing in The Last of Us

    30 Nov ’13

    The Pure Nerd-Joy of Mysterio’s Costume in Spider-Man: Far From Home

    22 Jul ’19
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    Black Swan International Trailer is Beautiful

    8 Dec ’10 /

    The international trailer for Black Swan brings anticipation to the max.

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    The Hangover: More Costume Questions Answered

    16 Apr ’10

    Middle Men Trailer: Game On

    17 Jun ’10

    Wall Street 2 On-Set Photos Online

    11 Sep ’09
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    Black Swan Images = Costume Heaven

    23 Oct ’10 /

    We have it on good authority that Black Swan is ‘spectacular’ so here are some striking images to get you in ‘that place’.

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    Noomi Rapace in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

    8 Dec ’11

    Charlie Sheen Back in Braces for Wall Street 2

    9 Sep ’09

    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

    18 Jul ’09