Judianna Makovsky’s costume design provides an intentional method of understanding The Hunger Games’ politics.

Judianna Makovsky’s costume design provides an intentional method of understanding The Hunger Games’ politics. Lord Christopher Laverty 10 Comments 9 Feb ’10 12 Apr ’17 25 May ’12

The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession! Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 29 Apr ’10 5 Feb ’10 21 May ’12

Playing computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, Noomi Rapace embodies the character in such a way that picturing anyone else in the role is nearly impossible. Rooney Mara’s Lisbeth will be a style icon.

The glamorous look of the mid-1930s threads its way through dual love stories in W.E. Trailer No.2 for Angelina Jolie’s espionage thriller Salt has arrived. You’ll want that coat.

All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket. Contributor 2 Comments 11 May ’10 15 Sep ’09 5 May ’12

First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action. Lord Christopher Laverty 6 Comments 8 Feb ’13 4 Feb ’14 29 Jun ’11

Trailer No.2 for Angelina Jolie’s espionage thriller Salt has arrived. You’ll want that coat. Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 14 Dec ’09 9 Sep ’09 25 Mar ’10

MINOR SPOILERS Movies that feature contemporary fashion, particularly high-end and particularly for women, are a tricky sell costume wise. While men’s semi-formal to formal attire is generally shaped around the fundamental guise of the lounge suit, women’s clothing has a lot more avenues and possibilities. In addition to colour and pattern there is shape and form, which can vary dramatically for the fashionable wearer. What can vary dramatically can also date dramatically and this can be major stumbling block for costume designers. Films centred around the world of fashion, or those that include a lot of fashionable garments such as The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Clueless (1995) and Funny Face……

The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession! Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 7 Oct ’10 10 Jan ’13 26 Mar ’10