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Johnny Depp | Clothes on Film

January 22, 2021 /

  • 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…

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  • Where to start with Penny Rose? Pirates of the Caribbean? Evita? King Arthur? Most recently of course 47 Ronin (directed by Carl Rinsch). You do not hire Penny Rose for something small. This is not to say she won’t work on independent and low budget projects, just that her CV is becoming increasingly packed with huge scale period and/or fantasy studio movies – basically the kind of pictures that would make most costume designers weep. Multiples, armour, uniforms, plus Ms. Rose practically always builds from scratch. Not a fan of ‘shopping’ or even slightly interested in fashion, Penny Rose is old-school hands on, no-nonsense and no fear. Nonetheless, there is…

  • There is not man behind the mask; the mask is The Lone Ranger.

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  • Catch up with the week in costume design.

  • Thanks at least in part to the wintry weather, this week’s costume round up is coats on film.

  • Watch the first trailer for Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows and burst with costume excitement.

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  • Jack Sparrow has finally become the irritating wiseass who just won’t leave the party.

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  • Public Enemies demonstrates how costume can actually drive a story narrative.

  • The first trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Costumes are a typically splendid affair.

  • We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look.

  • The first trailer for The Tourist has debuted. Regardless of your sexual orientation, there is something for you here.

  • A solitary official image from The Tourist starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. Contemporary costume design by Coleen Atwood.