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    Doctor Who: A Contemporary Costume Evolution

    21 Aug ’14 /

    Doctor Who, the quirky British sci-fi television series about a time travelling alien and his friends, premiered in 1963. Since then there have been twelve Doctors (and a War Doctor), each with their own unique looks to match their unique and often eccentric personalities. With the debut of the Twelfth Doctor fast approaching, this post takes a look back at the three Doctors we’ve seen so far (not including the War Doctor) on Doctor Who since it was rebooted in 2005 (or New Who, as some like to call it) and guesses at what we can expect from Doctor number twelve. The Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) arrived on our screens…

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    16 Aug ’12

    Eiko Ishioka Costumes for Mirror, Mirror Immortalised with App

    15 Mar ’12
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    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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    Illuminate More Than Hide: Costume Design in A Separation

    1 Jun ’12

    The Bourne Ultimatum: Paddy Considine Wears a Man Bag

    3 Aug ’10

    The Hangover: More Costume Questions Answered

    16 Apr ’10
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    Lucinda Wright on Costume in The Suspicions of Mr Whicher

    2 Jul ’13 /

    Lucinda Wright talks costume in The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane.

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

    3 Jun ’11

    Anna Karenina: Jacqueline Durran Talks Jewellery & Costume

    11 Jan ’13

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    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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    War Horse: Interview with Costume Designer Joanna Johnston

    27 Apr ’12

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

    23 Mar ’10

    Sherlock Holmes Costume Guide Part 2: Tweed Suits and Ulsters

    20 May ’10