Guys in Films | Clothes on Film – Part 5

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. Tagged Arts Illustrated, Eiko Ishioka, fantasy, Jennifer Lopez, The Cell. Bookmark the permalink.

Introduction to our essay about Eiko Ishioka for Arts Illustrated magazine. Continue reading

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Muddy looking fantasy fun. Continue reading

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Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself. Continue reading

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Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake whips out the same suit and hammer. Continue reading

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We chat to costume designer Gary Jones about his work on Oz the Great and Powerful. Continue reading

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The week in costume design. Continue reading

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World War Z neatly demonstrates the art of breaking down and distressing costume. Continue reading

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The Counsellor trailer hits with high-shine sartorial gloss. Continue reading

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Man of Steel costume designer reveals fascinating insight about the film.
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Second and final part of our retrospective of The Grifters with insight from Mark Bridges. Continue reading

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The first trailer for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues steps from the 70’s to the 80’s in vivid style. Continue reading

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Superman’s new costume is underwear with a cape. Continue reading