Girls in Films | Clothes on Film – Part 5

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Building character with the costume design of Pacific Rim. Continue reading

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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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UK Lovelace trailer is full of lovely 70’s dresses. 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