The costumes of Rumble Fish express the importance of teenage dress codes before the segregating journey into adulthood. Hildy is tenacious and classy, though she’s not graceful.

As Get on Up, director Tate Taylor’s look at the life of singing legend James Brown, hits UK screens we have some fantastic sketches to share of the film’s costuming. Costume designer for Get on Up is the one and only Sharen Davis, who previously worked with Taylor on The Help, although you may know her better for Devil in a Blue Dress, Dreamgirls, Ray and Django Unchained. Davis is absurdly talented and every single project she undertakes should be greeted with cheers by any costume fan. Get on Up with its collective of lowly, stage and civvie ensembles worn by Chadwick Boseman as adult James Joseph Brown (60+changes) is…

Once you cotton onto the fact you’re watching ‘Carry on Bourne’, you might even enjoy it. Lord Christopher Laverty 6 Comments 11 Sep ’09 8 Mar ’10 13 Sep ’10

Into the Woods opened on Broadway in 1987, with the music and lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim and the book by James Lapine. It is Sondheim’s most performed musical and one of his best known works. The story combines familiar characters from childhood fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and the ubiquitous Witch, and explores their journeys to get their wish, as well as the negative consequences of the small dishonesties committed by each character to get what they want. As the witch sings, “Told a little lie/Stole a little gold/Broke a little vow/Did you?/Had to get your prince/Had to get your cow/Had to get your wish/Doesn’t……

strong>Part one of a new Dual Analysis costume film review. Costume designer Anthea Sylbert was prolific following Rosemary’s Baby. Roman Polanski’s atmospheric horror was essentially her big break and apparently one of her toughest challenges too. Rosemary’s Baby (1968) tells the story of young newlyweds Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse (Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes) who move into an apartment building that turns out to be a haven of witches lead by old timers Minnie and Roman Castevet (Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer). On the promise of a big career, Guy allows the witches to impregnate Rosemary with the seed of the devil. Rosemary is trapped and alone, surrounded by an…

This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly. Lord Christopher Laverty 5 Comments 26 Aug ’11 18 Jun ’09 28 Sep ’09

Ben Affleck’s pseudo-cowboy costume in Argo harks back to the golden age of the sports jacket. Lord Christopher Laverty 11 Comments 16 Mar ’12 26 Feb ’10 20 Feb ’10

As Get on Up, director Tate Taylor’s look at the life of singing legend James Brown, hits UK screens we have some fantastic sketches to share of the film’s costuming. Costume designer for Get on Up is the one and only Sharen Davis, who previously worked with Taylor on The Help, although you may know her better for Devil in a Blue Dress, Dreamgirls, Ray and Django Unchained. Davis is absurdly talented and every single project she undertakes should be greeted with cheers by any costume fan. Get on Up with its collective of lowly, stage and civvie ensembles worn by Chadwick Boseman as adult James Joseph Brown (60+changes) is…

The proposed ethos behind Tron Legacy merchandising is more than just product; it’s a lifestyle choice. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 9 Feb ’10 5 Feb ’10 5 Mar ’12 The first trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Costumes are a typically splendid affair. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 5 Oct ’10 8 Nov ’11 19 May ’09 Three banners for Tron Legacy have just been released revealing further detail about the costumes. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on New Tron Legacy Banners Bring the Costumes 18 Jun ’18 13 Nov ’13 14 Jul ’10 The design of the new Tron Legacy light suit is frankly wicked.…

Less a costume movie and more a fashion one, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is typical of its naughty director Russ Meyer in all the best ways.