Here are some images of the Toy Story gang, principally the one most obsessed by fashion: Ken. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on Some Pics From Toy Story 3: Safari Ken 24 Aug ’09 1 Aug ’12 17 May ’13

Michael Caine created Jack Carter, yet his immaculate blue mohair suit was more than a little responsible for creating the myth. A second trailer for Arthur starring Russell Brand in a top hat has arrived. Can the film possibly be as likeable as this footage implies?

Final part of our analysis of Sherlock Holmes complete with insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan. With insight from costume designer Jenny Beavan, we commence our sartorial analysis of Sherlock Holmes.

A second trailer for Arthur starring Russell Brand in a top hat has arrived. Can the film possibly be as likeable as this footage implies? Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 14 Aug ’17 31 Jul ’09 9 Dec ’14

The displaced sex appeal of uniforms in Mildred Pierce. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on Mildred Pierce: Uniform Appeal 23 Oct ’09 14 May ’09 12 Apr ’11

As the exquisite Toy Story 3 finally arrives in the UK, Clothes on Film caught up with its director Lee Unkrich for an exclusive interview. We discussed the role of costume in animation, Ken’s camptastic wardrobe and how Stanley Kubrick shaped Lee’s career as a filmmaker. Costume and animation may not seem like typical bedfellows, simply because the medium is not tangible as such. It does not exist in the physical world only on screen, yet animated films; particularly those by Disney/Pixar, particularly Toy Story, often employ costume as a character/storytelling device. Woody stripped of his identity as a cowboy by losing his hat, or Al of Al’s Toy Barn’s…

It’s those Captain America costume pics! Later than everyone else! Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 15 Aug ’11 14 Sep ’12 21 Jun ’13

Spoiler warning: We examine the use of suits, iron or otherwise, in Iron Man 3 to conceal and recreate identity. It is impossible not to have fun watching Avengers Assemble. Some of the finest superhero costume design ever committed to film.

As an artistic influence on everything from fashion to music, Tron has created a cultural cosmos we now term its ‘legacy’.

Not the only book you should buy about costume design, but probably the best. Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 29 May ’13 26 Nov ’12 19 Oct ’10