January | 2010 | Clothes on Film

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under News. Tagged Anna B. Sheppard, CDG, Costume Designers Guild, Jenny Beaven, nominations, period, Sandy Powell. Bookmark the permalink.

Anna B. Sheppard’s work on Inglourious Basterds has been overlooked by the Costume Designers Guild (CDG). Though this is not the only surprise announcement. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 2000-10, Film Reviews, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. Tagged bereavement, Clive Owen, Emily Seresin, raincoat, sandals, t-shirts. Bookmark the permalink.

A wonderfully witty and emotional film. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1920s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged Anthea Sylbert, beach pyjamas, bow tie, cloche hat, Clothes from 1920s, double breasted suit, dressing soft, Jack Nicholson, knitwear, polo coat, Premium Content, Stockard Channing, Warren Beatty. Bookmark the permalink.

The Fortune is as pleasing to the eye as it is funny. Smart and loose casual elegance with a lot of silk and herringbone. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News, Pre-Victorian. Tagged boots, Cate Blanchett, hood, Janty Yates, medieval, Russell Crowe, tunic. Bookmark the permalink.

Make the day disappear faster by checking out some pics from Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. 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

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 2000-10, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Betsy Heiman, Bradley Cooper, cap, Liam Neeson, plaid shirt, TV show. Bookmark the permalink.

A totally non-grainy version of The A-Team movie teaser trailer has hit the net. Either you or your older brother or your dad will be very excited. UPDATE! (01/05) New full trailer online. For our money it’s dafter, but better. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1960s, Dual Analysis, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Interviews, Premium. Tagged Anthea Sylbert, Dual Analysis, feminism, hat, Mia Farrow, nehru, Premium Content, Roman Polanski, shift dress, trapeze dress, Virgin Mary, women’s lib. Bookmark the permalink.

Part two of a new Dual Analysis. Costume designer Kristin Burke from FrockTalk gives her thoughts on Rosemary’s Baby. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1960s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Interviews, Premium. Tagged Anthea Sylbert, costume design, furry slippers, knitting, Mary Quant, Premium Content, Roman Polanski, Virgin Mary. Bookmark the permalink.

As a preamble for Kristin Burke’s upcoming analysis of Rosemary’s Baby, here is a rather interesting chat we had about the film. Continue reading

© 2010 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1960s, Dual Analysis, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged Anthea Sylbert, ballet flats, Biba, fitted coat, Mary Quant, Mia Farrow, mini-dress, Premium Content, Roman Polanski, shift dress. Bookmark the permalink.

Anthea Sylbert was prolific following Rosemary’s Baby. Roman Polanski’s atmospheric horror was essentially her big break – and one of her toughest challenges too. Continue reading