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  • Clothes from 1940s,  Clothes from 1950s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    To Catch a Thief: Grace Kelly’s Coral Top and Skirt

    21 May ’11 /

    This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.

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    Costuming The Dressmaker

    9 Nov ’15

    Review: Captain America: The First Avenger

    25 Jul ’11

    Carice van Houten in Black Book: The Red Dress

    21 Sep ’10
  • Clothes from 1980s,  Girls in Films,  Premium

    Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan

    11 Mar ’11 /

    All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket.

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    Internal Affairs: A Black and White World

    6 Dec ’14

    Brigsby Bear: Interview with Suit Creators Stoopid Buddy Stoodios

    28 Jul ’17

    The Bloody Sartorialist: Christian Bale in American Psycho

    16 Jan ’14
  • Clothes from 2000-10,  Clothes from now,  Girls in Films,  News

    New Burlesque Trailer? Corset Is

    21 Oct ’10 /

    A brand new international trailer for Burlesque has pranced onto the internet.

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    The September Issue: Director Talks Final Cut

    24 Sep ’09

    Winter’s Bone: Rebecca Hofherr Interview

    12 Jan ’12

    Middle Men Trailer: Game On

    17 Jun ’10
  • Clothes from 1960s,  Girls in Films,  Guys in Films,  Premium

    Belle de Jour: Sex and Alienation

    13 Oct ’09 /

    Featuring Yves Saint Laurent couture as cool and disaffecting its protagonist, Belle de Jour can be read effectively through costume.

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    Beyond Biba, Beyond Fashion

    12 Nov ’10

    Dual Analysis: Rosemary’s Baby – Chris’ Thoughts

    1 Jan ’10

    Grace Slick Wears Woodstock

    28 Oct ’14