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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews

    Beauty and the Beast at Central Saint Martins

    17 Mar ’17 /

    To tie-in with the release of Disney’s new live-action version of Beauty and Beast, the project’s Oscar winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran teamed up with students from Central Saint Martin’s college in London to reinterpret ensembles from the film. These are outfits designed in homage to Beauty and the Beast, taking specific elements here and there, a song, colour or concept and creating something entirely new. Whether these are fashion or art pieces is ultimately unclear – what stands out though is their reach beyond that of merely marketing a big movie. Just as an idea it would be fantastic to see more films promoting their costumes in this way.…

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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Prometheus: Exclusive Interview with Costume Designer Janty Yates

    4 Jun ’12 /

    Clothes on Film have an exclusive chat with Academy Award winning costume designer Janty Yates about her work on Prometheus.

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  • Clothes from 1980s,  Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  News

    Back to the Future Nikes go on Sale: You Can’t Afford Them

    9 Sep ’11 /

    They have finally done it. Nike has recreated the famous Nike MAG trainers worn by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future Part II.

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  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Tron Legacy: Light Suit Costume

    9 Nov ’10 /

    We examine the design of the Tron Legacy light suits in detail including their creation, construction and symbolism.

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