Edith Head’s costume design for Vertigo demonstrates the power of clothes in forming identities on-screen.

Edith Head’s costume design for Vertigo demonstrates the power of clothes in forming identities on-screen. Contributor 6 Comments 1 Jun ’09 5 May ’09 8 Jul ’09

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 9 May ’09 7 Nov ’09 27 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…

Jack Sparrow has finally become the irritating wiseass who just won’t leave the party. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 17 Mar ’17 23 Oct ’09 22 Apr ’10 Win two pairs of tickets to an exclusive screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in London on 9th May. Harr! Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 3 Dec ’10 5 Jun ’13 22 Nov ’10 The first trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Costumes are a typically splendid affair. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 29 Apr ’10 13 May ’11 11 Mar ’10

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.

A first-hand close-up look at costumes from Oz the Great and Powerful. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 4 May ’18 3 May ’10 15 Aug ’11 Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 3 Jun ’11 4 Feb ’20 29 Sep ’10 Only daft final act revelations offer release from Scorsese’s cinematic madhouse. Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 9 Dec ’14 4 Jan ’11 28 Jan ’13

Kurt and Bart are fascinating. Forged as art school drop outs in 1980s New York, their name is now a singular brand to movers and shakers in the media industry. Yet they are two people, two very real people: Kurt Swanson and Bart Mueller, renowned costume designers and wardrobe stylists for film, stage, TV and commercials. Since the early 2000s, Kurt and Bart have really stepped up their work costume designing film (forgive the pun but they actually did costume Step Up 3D), although runaway hit Stoker is arguably their highest profile feature yet. In fact Stoker is the most beguiling film of 2013 so far for costume. This is…

The Infinite Jewellery Co. have created a genuine diamond engagement ring as inspired by Bella Swan’s worn in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. It may not be the smartest way to spend £1,300. ‘Twihards’ are a hardcore bunch and good luck to them. It has been the same with Harry Potter, Star Trek, even the illustrious Toy Story – everyone remembers Buzz Lightyear Christmas, right? Yet surely even these loyal fans will see this ring as a cynical merchandising plug for their (or their parents’) hard earned cash. To get some perspective, however, it should be noted that there are several variations of this ring available. A ‘Fashion’ version for £40,…