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The Star Wattage of Mildred Pierce (1945)
The 1945 cinematic adaptation of Mildred Pierce, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring, of course, Joan Crawford, is a very different beast to the 2011 HBO mini-series starring Kate Winslet. In all honestly it is not as good, but more significantly it is very different in terms of costume. Interestingly enough the mini-series, which is evidently a period piece, is closer in terms of historical accuracy than the near contemporary set Crawford version. This is not the be all and end all, because while Winslet’s Pierce may feel more real in terms of costume and setting, Crawford’s is arguably more fun. If for no other reason than to exemplify how…
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Review: Oz the Great and Powerful
Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises.
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Mildred Pierce: Uniform Appeal
The displaced sex appeal of uniforms in Mildred Pierce.
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Kate Winslet in Mildred Pierce: Sex and the Housedress
A prevalent theme in the first episode of Mildred Pierce starring is how domestic costume can be read as a signal for sexual availability.
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Debbie Reynolds’ Costume Collection Up For Auction
The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession!
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Wall Street: Michael Douglas’ Gekko Shirt
It is impossible to wear stripes, contrast collars and cuffs nowadays without 'doing a Gekko'.
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Rocky: Talia Shire as Adrian, From Geek to Chic
She may start out in fisherman's knitwear but by the end of Rocky, Talia Shire could not look more feminine.