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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…

World War Z neatly demonstrates the art of breaking down and distressing costume.

Teaser trailer for Alpha Papa aka Alan Partridge the movie arrives. He may dress hideously but costume design is vital for the character.

The evolving costumes worn by Sandra Dee in classic sixties gender comedy A Man Answers.

Armour and indecisiveness: Audrey Hepburn is more than a little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Warner Bros. have released two images from The Great Gatsby. Not much to see, but it is difficult not to be drawn in by the promise of costume luxury.

Speaking exclusively to Clothes on Film, Le Divorce costume designer Carol Ramsey explains how a Hermès Kelly can be elevated from status symbol to character.

This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.

Editor Chris Laverty explains how to ‘read’ costume on film. From an article originally published in Moviescope magazine.

His Cowichan-type Pendleton cardigan sums up The Dude best of all.

Esquire have featured a fashion shoot with Ken from Toy Story 3. That’s right; a doll dresses better than you.

Sandy looks lovely, arguably lovelier than The Pink Ladies, but she looks like the sweet young lady a mother-in-law would adore.