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  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Clothes on Film Video,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    The Costuming of Joaquin Phoenix in Joker

    14 Oct ’19 /

    A brief glimpse at the costume world Mark Bridges created for Joker.

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    Free Fire: Interview with Costume Designer Emma Fryer

    31 Mar ’17

    Richard Burton is The Dandy Villain

    3 Apr ’20

    Win a Grease Sing-a-Long Goodie Bag!

    16 Sep ’10
  • Clothes from 1950s,  Clothes in Films,  Film Reviews,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Phantom Thread: An Insight into Autism and Relationships

    23 Mar ’18 /

    SPOILERS If you’ve heard anything about Phantom Thread (2017, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), you are bound to uncover a multitude of thoughts on the astounding Academy Award winning costume work of Mark Bridges or the retirement role of Daniel Day-Lewis as Reynolds Woodcock, 1950s fashion house couturier. But one of the key components to Reynolds is missing from the discussion: Autism. Phantom Thread opens with Reynolds (Day-Lewis) getting dressed to formalities of the era. Polished shoes, ironed trousers, a fresh button-down shirt, with the addition of long magenta socks to introduce the notion of creativity, or perhaps particularities to the character. The scene moves to breakfast, which quietly adds…

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    Rebel Without a Cause: James Dean in Denim

    1 Jul ’10

    Edith Head Sketches for Grace Kelly Costumes to be Auctioned

    11 Nov ’10

    Rear Window: Grace Kelly’s Green Suit

    1 Jun ’09
  • Clothes from 1837-1919,  Clothes from 1920s,  Clothes from 1930s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films

    Status and Signifiers: Costume in There Will Be Blood

    1 Apr ’14 /

    Costume designer Mark Bridges described There Will Be Blood (2007) as his most challenging film, referring to the difficulties he faced in transporting costumes to the remote location in West Texas, after director Paul Thomas Anderson called for a new concept three days before a re-shoot. However these challenges seem to channel the themes of the film itself: hardship, isolation, and the determination to overcome any obstacle to fulfil a goal. Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) is a turn-of-the-century prospector, who receives a tip about a giant oil deposit under a family farm in California. The family includes Eli Sunday, a zealous preacher and faith healer who wants the money from…

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

    9 Jul ’12

    The Phantom of the Opera: Colour, Character and Costume

    5 Dec ’12

    The Alienist: Costume Featurette Provides Glimpse into Gilded Style

    26 Apr ’18
  • Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    Much Ado About Nothing: Colour Blind Costuming

    11 Jul ’13 /

    Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself.

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    Anuvahood: Urban Wear Swagger

    11 Jul ’11

    Review: Inception

    13 Jul ’10

    Sleepy Hollow: Q&A with Costume Designer Kristin M. Burke

    4 Feb ’14
  • Costume Stories and Links

    Costume Stories: This Week, Look of Love and Man of Steel

    22 Jun ’13 /

    The week’s costume stories and links.

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    Costume Stories, This Week: Masters of Sex and TED Talk

    5 Oct ’13

    Costume Round Up: Flights of Fantasy

    10 Mar ’13

    Costume Stories, This Week: GTA V and Halloween

    19 Oct ’13
  • Clothes from 1990s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear – Part 2

    20 Jun ’13 /

    Second and final part of our retrospective of The Grifters with insight from Mark Bridges.

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    Internal Affairs: A Black and White World

    6 Dec ’14

    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10

    La Femme Nikita: Anne Parillaud’s Little Black Dress

    21 Dec ’10
  • Clothes from 1990s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  Premium

    The Grifters: Be Careful What You Wear

    6 Jun ’13 /

    First in our two part retrospective of neo-noir classic The Grifters with exclusive insight from the film’s assistant costume designer Mark Bridges.

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    Win an Official The Big Lebowski Pendleton Cardigan

    11 Oct ’11

    Fight Club: Remembering Marla, the Dark Tourist

    7 May ’13

    Alien Anthology: A Revolution in Sci-Fi Costume Design – PT2

    26 Oct ’10
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    CDG Award Nominations Are In: Hmm…

    17 Jan ’13 /

    The Costume Designers Guild Award nominations right some wrongs and ignore quite a few others.

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    Dressed to Serve: Costume in The Grand Budapest Hotel

    4 Jul ’14

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

    25 Sep ’18

    New Salt Trailer: Your Recommended Intake of Jolie

    3 Apr ’10
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    Oscar Nominations: At Least One Surprise

    10 Jan ’13 /

    Oscar announces their Costume Design nominees and at least make up for one BAFTA shortfall.

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    13 Going On 30: Colourful Jennifer Garner

    27 Aug ’10

    Stockard Channing’s Yellow Dress in The Girl Most Likely To

    23 Nov ’10

    Spielberg’s War Horse: First Trailer Arrives

    29 Jun ’11
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Interviews,  News

    Hollywood Costume Exhibition Opens at the V&A in London

    26 Oct ’12 /

    A rundown of why Hollywood Costume at the V&A is the best event you will see all year.

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    Ready For My Close Up: Anna May Wong

    18 Oct ’11

    Illuminate More Than Hide: Costume Design in A Separation

    1 Jun ’12

    Rear Window: Miss Lonelyheart’s Green Dress

    6 Nov ’09
  • Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  News

    FilmCraft: Costume Design – A New Book by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

    25 Jun ’12 /

    Not the only book you should buy about costume design, but probably the best.

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    Ice Cold Movie Posters Inspired by Male Costume

    7 Oct ’10

    Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – Ellen Mirojnick Costume Q&A

    13 Sep ’10

    The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Full Costume Trailer

    24 Sep ’11
  • Girls in Films,  Girls on TV,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  News

    Costume Design Award Winners Round Up: Oscar, BAFTA & CDG

    28 Feb ’12 /

    The votes have been counted, the prizes dished out...

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    King Kong: Naomi Watts’ Pink Slip

    6 Oct ’09

    Sandra Bullock in The Proposal: Small Wardrobe, Big Impact

    24 Feb ’12

    Film Review: Knight and Day

    5 Aug ’10
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