Clothes from 1837-1919 | Clothes on Film – Part 4

© 2011 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged 19th century, BAFTA, CDG, Featurette, Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Mary Zophres, Matt Damon, muted, Oscar, True Grit, western. Bookmark the permalink.

A snapshot look at the costume design work of Mary Zophres for True Grit. Well worth a watch. Continue reading

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Sherlock Holmes 2 rounds out a week of costume reveals with this first official image. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Coen Brothers, cowboy hat, duster coat, eye-patch, eyepatch, high crown, Jeff Bridges, John Wayne, Mary Zophres, tan, The Big Lewbowski, trailer, True Grit, wide brim. Bookmark the permalink.

The full trailer for the Coen brothers’ remake of True Grit starring Jeff Bridges has moseyed onto the internet. Continue reading

© 2010 Contributor. All rights reserved. By: ContributorFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged Alec Guinness, cape coat, Dennis Price, double breasted, Edward VII, Edwardian, Edwardian tailoring, frock coat, frock coat suit, Kind Hearts and Coronets, lapels, lounge suit, morning coat, Norfolk jacket, Premium Content, reefer, roll collar, rounded collars shirt, Sator, single breasted, Tailor and Cutter, Ulster coat. Bookmark the permalink.

The range of Edwardian coats cut for Dennis Price are recreated with remarkable historical accuracy. 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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We discuss the clothing, jewellery, even underwear of The Young Victoria with Maggie from The Costumer’s Guide. 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

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged artificial flowers, Belle Époque, corset, d’Adele Blanc-Sec, Edwardian, feathers, hat, Louise Bourgoin, Luc Besson, neckline, S-Bend, Steampunk, stiff collars. Bookmark the permalink.

Full trailer for Luc Besson’s Les Aventures Extraordinaires d’Adele Blanc-Sec is now online. It’s the early 20th Century and ladies wore massive hats. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Interviews, News, Premium. Tagged embroidery, Emily Blunt, historical, Jewellery, Kensington Palace, Martin Scorsese, Premium Content, Sandy Powell, Victorian. Bookmark the permalink.

To coincide with Emily Blunt’s Golden Globe nomination for The Young Victoria, here is a revealing interview with the film’s costume designer Sandy Powell. Continue reading

© 2009 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged corset, frock coat, lounge suit, top hat, Victorian. Bookmark the permalink.

As it is the weekend how about some photos from Universal’s upcoming remake of the The Wolfman. Continue reading

© 2009 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News, Pre-Victorian. Tagged Abbie Cornish, Ben Whislaw, female gaze, Jane Campion, Janet Patterson. Bookmark the permalink.

A new trailer for Jane Campion’s Bright Star has hit the web. The film looks to be a meticulous showcase for early 19th century dress. Continue reading