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    T2 Trainspotting: Nostalgia Trip

    6 Feb ’17 /

    MINOR SPOILERS Like any film with an extended period of time between the original and sequel(s), T2: Trainspotting (2017) is required to form an immediate connection with its audience. Twenty years have passed, yet we must feel accustomed to this world. For every element of change, something else must remain the same. We take comfort in what we know; it allows us to enjoy the new without fear of the unknown. If T2 had been released a couple of years after Trainspotting (1996), it could potentially have been set in Benidorm. Transplanting our anti-heroes from Scotland to Spain is fine when they are fresh in our conscious mind, but twenty…

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

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    Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman: Elegant Opera Dress

    25 Jun ’10
  • Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi,  Guys in Films,  Guys on TV,  Interviews,  Premium

    A Comfortable Future: The Costume Design of Her

    13 Feb ’14 /

    The near future romance Her, written and directed by Spike Jonze, whose widely diverse resume ranges from the world of music videos to MTV’s Jackass to major motion pictures, brought together a creative team that costume designer Casey Storm refers to as “friends first, and co-workers second.” Storm and production designer K.K. Barrett create a soft, comfortable world of tomorrow. Shot on location around Los Angeles and Shanghai, Barrett avoided familiar locations to create a world that is accessible but not overtly recognisable. Our first introduction to the world feels very familiar. Seated in an office in a simple button up, Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Theodore Twombly, dictates a letter to…

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    Game of Thrones Costume Analysis: Daenerys Targaryen

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    22 Jul ’19

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    5 Mar ’12
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    Bridesmaids Q&A: Comedy Costume

    17 Jun ’11 /

    With exclusive insight from Leesa Evans, Clothes on Film takes an overview look at the art of comedic costume in Bridesmaids.

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    Black Swan International Trailer is Beautiful

    8 Dec ’10

    Review: The Dark Knight Rises

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    The Bourne Supremacy: Karl Urban’s Tunic Shirt

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  • Clothes from 1970s,  Clothes from 1980s,  Guys in Films,  News

    Mr Nice starring Rhys Ifans: Lots of Nice Photos

    14 Aug ’10 /

    Costume designer Carloine Harris has recreates the vibrant look of the 1970s.

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    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: Dressed Trailer

    1 Jul ’11
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    Middle Men Trailer: Game On

    17 Jun ’10 /

    A trailer for comedy Middle Men with its recent contemporary costume design.

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    Win an Official The Big Lebowski Pendleton Cardigan

    11 Oct ’11
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Girls in Films,  News

    Whip It Up and Start Again: Some Pics to Enjoy

    20 Mar ’10 /

    To get you in the mood to derby, here are a few photos from Whip It illustrating its wild ‘thrown together’ style.

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    Todd Phillips Talks The Hangover 2: No Vegas, Baby

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    ‘Retro’ Katie White from The Ting Tings

    6 Jun ’09 /

    All fashion is retro; everything we wear is influenced by something that has gone before.

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