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  • Clothes from 1960s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2

    20 Feb ’14 /

    This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket…

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    Mad Men: John Slattery in a Double Breasted Suit (S2)

    16 Mar ’11

    Review: Moonrise Kingdom

    29 May ’12

    George Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

    12 Oct ’12
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job

    28 Jan ’14 /

    The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The Italian Job (1969) needs any introduction at all it might be possible you’ve been in a coma for the past 40 years. It’s so well known and so well loved that were it not for the fact that no-one has really delved into the sartorial details of Michael Caine’s suits there would be nothing left to talk about. As it happens we have spent time studying and researching The Italian…

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    The Big Lebowski: Jeff Bridges in a Pendleton Cardigan

    31 Aug ’10

    Deena Appel on the Costume Design of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

    25 Sep ’18

    Two For the Road: Audrey Hepburn’s outfits – Part 2

    30 Jun ’09
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    12 Years a Slave: Rags and Tatters

    20 Jan ’14 /

    We may have to eat our words, but as it stands 12 Years a Slave is unlikely to win the Best Costume Design Oscar. It does tick some of the necessary boxes: it’s period (mid 19th century), features both crinolines and cravats, and is part of the popular ballot. Yet being as the protagonist spends most of his time in just an increasingly distressed tunic shirt, the Academy may just feel costume designer Patricia Norris has really not worked hard enough. Flippancy toward the Academy aside, 12 Years a Slave remains a wonderfully rich costume experience. Every fibre leaps off the screen with detail and feeling. The cool weave of…

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    Review: War Horse

    16 Jan ’12

    Dark Shadows Trailer: Campy, Period Blending Costume Fun

    16 Mar ’12

    Exclusive Costume Featurette for My Cousin Rachel

    31 May ’17
  • Clothes from now,  Girls on TV,  Premium

    Costume Encounter: Sheridan Smith as Sally Thorn in The 7.39

    10 Jan ’14 /

    Two-part BBC drama The 7.39 could have been your average ‘man meets woman and has an affair’ tale. However, the overall verdict has been one of admiration at not only the amazing acting from its star players but also the script, which took the audience on an emotional rollercoaster throughout its glorious two hours. But again, often overlooked is the costume, in this case contemporary. The story of the female lead, Sally Thorn, played by Sheridan Smith with a wonderful naturalness, is particularly clearly told through what she wears (costume design by Lucinda Wright). Carl Matthews (believably played by David Morrissey) is stuck in a rut. Tired of his job,…

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    Paranormal Activity 2: Kristin Burke Costume Designer Q&A

    29 Oct ’10

    The Hangover 2 Image Debuts: More Costume Wackiness to Come

    29 Nov ’10

    Inception: Jeffrey Kurland – Follow Up Costume Q&A

    20 Aug ’10
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Costume Designer Anaïs Romand Discusses House of Tolerance

    7 Sep ’12 /

    French costume designer Anaïs Romand discusses her work on House of Tolerance (L'Apollonide: Souvenirs de la maison close).

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    Dark Shadows Trailer: Campy, Period Blending Costume Fun

    16 Mar ’12

    Sharen Davis Costume Interview: Django Unchained

    1 Jan ’13

    The Young Victoria: Chris and Maggie Chat About the Film

    26 Jul ’10
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Costume Round Up: Part 2

    9 Jul ’12 /

    Second and final part of Clothes on Film’s sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

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    Review: Les Misérables

    20 Dec ’12

    Homecoming: Betsy Heimann on Costuming Godless

    15 Dec ’17

    The Phantom of the Opera: Colour, Character and Costume

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

    Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows: Costume Round Up: Part 1

    22 Jun ’12 /

    First of Clothes on Film’s two part sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

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    Les Aventures Extraordinaires d’Adele Blanc-Sec: Full Trailer

    23 Mar ’10

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

    3 Jun ’11

    Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

    4 Mar ’13
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    American Gigolo: Armani Gere

    5 May ’12 /

    American Gigolo is not about its protagonist, it is about what he wears. American Gigolo is about Armani.

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    Style Icon of the Season: Cousin Eddie in Christmas Vacation

    18 Dec ’13

    Arthur: Trailer No. 2. Brace Yourself

    3 Mar ’11

    Hot Tub Time Machine Trailer: Colourful Past

    25 Dec ’09
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Powerful Costume in We Need to Talk About Kevin

    27 Feb ’12 /

    Catherine George’s costume design demonstrates how we read physicality on-screen.

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    The Place Beyond the Pines: Don’t Try This Look at Home

    15 Apr ’13

    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

    18 Jul ’09

    The Wolverine International Trailer: Yakuza Style

    27 Mar ’13
  • Clothes from 1920s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    First Official Gatsby Pics Bring the Money

    14 Dec ’11 /

    Warner Bros. have released two images from The Great Gatsby. Not much to see, but it is difficult not to be drawn in by the promise of costume luxury.

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    Dress like a Peaky Blinder

    13 Sep ’13

    Martin/Prada Great Gatsby Collaboration: Fashion as Costume?

    22 Jan ’13

    Boardwalk Empire: Women of the Empire

    9 Feb ’11
  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Scarface: Dress and Excess

    5 Sep ’11 /

    The arrival of Scarface on Blu-ray grants ideal opportunity to indulge in Patricia Norris' exemplary, disco couture costumes.

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    Blaxploitation Dress Codes in 1970s Cinema

    20 Sep ’13

    Richard Burton is The Dandy Villain

    3 Apr ’20

    Boogie Nights Costume: Dirty Time

    11 Nov ’11
  • Clothes from 1930s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Johnny Depp in Public Enemies: Costume as Plot

    12 Apr ’11 /

    Public Enemies demonstrates how costume can actually drive a story narrative.

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    Tom Hardy in Lawless: The Knitwear Anti-Hero

    21 Sep ’12

    The Artist: Interview with Mark Bridges

    22 Nov ’11

    Changeling: Angelina Jolie’s Fur Trimmed Coat

    5 May ’10
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