Cinema Paradiso is a beautiful examination of the relationship human beings have with film. This connection is explored through the story of a young boy and his friendship with the projectionist at the town’s local[…]
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From Bum to Italian Stallion: Sylvester Stallone as Rocky
In the very opening scene of Rocky (1976, costume designer Robert Cambel), we see the title character in the ring, bare chested, hands encased in boxing gloves, the picture of sporting violence and masculinity. But[…]
Michael Caine in The Italian Job: Part 2
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[…]
Take Me to my Tailor: Michael Caine in The Italian Job
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[…]
12 Years a Slave: Rags and Tatters
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[…]
American Hustle: Beneath the Glamour
MILD SPOILERS Costume designer Michael Wilkinson’s main accomplishment with American Hustle has largely been overlooked in favour of praising him as some kind of vintage stylist with an eye for provocative gowns and desirable heels.[…]
Deo Veritas: Creating the James Bond Cocktail Cuff Shirt
This is a personal post about designing my custom made James Bond shirt. It is not an advertorial and wasn’t paid for. All photographs are of the final finished shirt(s) and taken by David Wade[…]
Costume, Colour and Semiotics of Heathers
Filmmaker and costume designer Sophie Black recounts her personal interpretation of Heathers, a film defined by vivid visual interpretation. It is just a coincidence that the first time I saw Michael Lehmann’s Heathers (1988) was[…]
Working Girl: The Culture of Power Dressing
Costume designer Ann Roth’s template for Working Girl (1988, directed by Mike Nichols) is especially astute with regards to the social and geographical make up of its characters. Protagonist Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) is a[…]
Game of Thrones Costume Analysis: Daenerys Targaryen
The costume evolution of Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Lucinda Wright on Costume in The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
Lucinda Wright talks costume in The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane.
Review: Oz the Great and Powerful
Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises.