© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1990s, Clothes from 2000-10, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged 1990s, Clothes from 1970s, Gabriel Macht, George Gallo, Giovanni Ribisi, hosiery, Luke Wilson, lycra, Retro, Rosemary’s Baby, Sharen Davis, suit, ventless. Bookmark the permalink. A trailer for comedy Middle Men with its recent contemporary costume design. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Alexandra Byrne, Anthony Hopkins, armour, camp, Chris Hemsworth, Kenneth Branagh, Mjolnir, Natalie Portman, Thor, Tom Hiddleston. Bookmark the permalink. No, Thor is not a musical. Continue reading

© 2009 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1930s, Girls in Films, Premium. Tagged Bergdorf, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Hays Code, patent leather, peter pan collar, Pick Yourself Up Waltz, Premium Content. Bookmark the permalink. Among all this luxury is a plain, yet deliciously feminine black dress worn for the ‘Pick Yourself Up’ waltz. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Ane Crabtree, Daniel Lawson, Farran Nehme, James Laver, Kristin Burke, Lyn Paolo, Master of Sex, Nicola Balkind, Rebecca Hywel-Jones, Scandal, Self-Styled Siren, TED Talk, The Good Wife, The IT Crowd. Bookmark the permalink. Mainly TV costume this week. The Good Wife ‘Not strong women dressed as men’ – cice interview with costume designer Daniel Lawson. Scandal Costume designer Lyn Paolo on just how amazing Kerry Washington is going to look in season 3. … Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1970s, Clothes from 1980s, Guys in Films, News. Tagged 1940s, aviator sunglasses, Bernard Rose, broad shouldered, Canada, Carloine Harris, cheviot, Chloë Sevigny, Clothes from 1930s, Cowichan, denim, denim shirt, flares, Howard Marks, Jeans, Judy Marks, Levi, Mr Nice, Paul Michael Glaser, pea coat, Retro, Rhys Ifans, sheepskin coat. Bookmark the permalink. Costume designer Carloine Harris has recreates the vibrant look of the 1970s. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1970s, Clothes from 1980s, Guys in Films, News. Tagged 1940s, aviator sunglasses, Bernard Rose, broad shouldered, Canada, Carloine Harris, cheviot, Chloë Sevigny, Clothes from 1930s, Cowichan, denim, denim shirt, flares, Howard Marks, Jeans, Judy Marks, Levi, Mr Nice, Paul Michael Glaser, pea coat, Retro, Rhys Ifans, sheepskin coat. Bookmark the permalink. Costume designer Carloine Harris has recreates the vibrant look of the 1970s. Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Bhanu Athaiya, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, FrockTalk, Ghandi, Gotham, Lauren Fonvlle, Lisa Padovani, Mary Jane Fort, Mean Girls, Sandy Powell, Sheena Napier, The Young Victoria, trainers, Wendy Benstead. Bookmark the permalink. Two weeks of costume stories. Sheena Napier DTSFT cover this prolific costume designer’s chat at the V&A. And if you’ve not heard of Ms Napier we’ll just say: Backbeat, Poirot, Enchanted April. Sandy Powell Nice rundown of Ms. Powell’s Young … Continue reading

© 2011 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Guys in Films, News. Tagged 1800s, costume, cravat, Daniel Radcliffe, detachable collar, frock coat, hammer, high waisted, horizontal seam, James Watkins, Jane Goldman, Keith Madden, necktie, Ralph Bates, satin faced lapels, Susan Hill, The Woman in Black, top frock, Victorian, waistcoat, wing collar. Bookmark the permalink. A trailer for The Woman in Black arrives bringing that spooky sense of dread that only Victorian costume can provide. Continue reading

© 2013 Contributor. All rights reserved. By: ContributorFiled under Clothes from 1920s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged Aisling O’Connor, Baz Luhrmann, Brooks Brothers, Carey Mulligan, Catherine Martin, Clothes from 1920s, Daisy Buchanan, Deirdre Clemente, Elizabeth Debicki, F. Scott Fitzgerald, inter view, Joel Edgerton, Jordan Baker, Leonardo diCaprio, Marilyn Monroe, Prada, Premium Content, The Great Gatsby, Tiffany & Co, Tom Bucanan. Bookmark the permalink. Catherine Martin chats about The Great Gatsby costumes, design and a lack of nostalgia. Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Bhanu Athaiya, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, FrockTalk, Ghandi, Gotham, Lauren Fonvlle, Lisa Padovani, Mary Jane Fort, Mean Girls, Sandy Powell, Sheena Napier, The Young Victoria, trainers, Wendy Benstead. Bookmark the permalink. Two weeks of costume stories. Sheena Napier DTSFT cover this prolific costume designer’s chat at the V&A. And if you’ve not heard of Ms Napier we’ll just say: Backbeat, Poirot, Enchanted April. Sandy Powell Nice rundown of Ms. Powell’s Young … Continue reading