silk | – Part 4
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There more going on with this outfit than an absence of underwear. Continue reading
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Boardwalk Empire heralds the return of the dandy man. Continue reading
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We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look. Continue reading
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Following a trip to Rome, Betty dons the latest in European chic – a colourful maxi dress that belongs in sleepy Ossining just about as much as she does. Continue reading
© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Bradley Cooper, Clothes on Film, Hangover Alan, Louis Vuitton, Louise Mingenbach, safari suit, sandals, sequel, silk, silk pantsuit, Thailand, The Hangover, The Hangover 2, Todd Philips, Zach Galifianakis. Bookmark the permalink.
Zach Galifianakis in a safari suit and plenty more costume wackiness to come says costume designer Louise Mingenbach. Continue reading
© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1940s, Girls in Films, Premium. Tagged Black Book red dress, Carice van Houten, costume, De vierde man, Diane Kruger, evening dress, gown, halterneck, identity, Jacques Fath, narrative, National Treasure, Nina Ricci, Paul Verhoeven, Premium Content, silk, slingback shoes, The Fourth Man, World War II, Yan Tax. Bookmark the permalink.
Carice van Houten is a Resistance beauty of Jean Harlow-esque proportions in an unmissable red halterneck dress. Continue reading
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Our first Dual Analysis with Costumer’s Guide. To kick off, here is what Chris from Clothes on Film had to say. Continue reading
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A timeless example of how movie fashion extends beyond the screen. Continue reading
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Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan. Continue reading
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With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes. Continue reading