This is part 2 (part 1 HERE) of an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Christopher Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. We rejoin Charlie and his ragtag crew at the big meeting when the gang are all introduced to each other. It had to be a Doug Hayward moment and thankfully does not disappoint. In actual fact it is probably Michael Caine’s best fitting suit in the whole movie: Dark blue worsted wool suit; double breasted jacket, wide peaked lapels, 6 on 2 fastening, slanted hip pockets, ticket……

This week’s costume design snippets. La Femme Nikita re-defines the little black dress on film. Mod era film Quadrophenia illustrates an interesting point concerning female hosiery during the 1960s.

Unfortunately that’s the truth. While fashion designer/director Tom Ford has stated that he will make another movie, nobody yet knows what it is. Tom Ford’s debut as a feature film director A Single Man (2009) was lauded almost universally by critics and audiences, and with good reason. It is a sincere adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 novel of the same name featuring an immaculate performance by Colin Firth. In 2008 Ford provided suiting for what presently stands as Daniel Craig’s second and last James Bond film. Ironically not praised with anywhere near the enthusiasm as for his directing ability, it is not known whether Ford plans to travel down the…

Costume designer Ellen Mirojnick brings Liberace back to life on stage and off. The first trailer for mid-1970s set Rush is on-line and Olivia Wilde looks sensational.

Meryl Streep’s timeless Burberry trench coat is one of the most recognisable contemporary costumes of 1970s. George Lazenby’s fashionable Bond is sartorially similar to Daniel Craig in Skyfall. First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action. Looking so sexy that the finished film can be nothing but a huge disappointment, this teaser for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ticks all the right 70’s boxes. The trailer for The Three Musketeers affords the briefest peek at those 17th century costumes. Roll with the journey and trust that it will take you where you want to go.

This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief. Lord Christopher Laverty 8 Comments 9 Dec ’14 28 Jan ’13 6 Mar ’17

A real legend of the industry, costume designer Theoni V. Aldredge, has died. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 15 Jul ’10 22 Oct ’10 29 Apr ’10

Costume news you may have missed. Edith Head Google’s delightful doodle to celebrate the birth of Edith Head on 28th October 1897, showcasing illustrations of her work from A Place in the Sun, White Christmas, Sex and the Single Girl, To Catch a Thief, The Birds and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Costume preview via Trish Summerville and The New York Times – no spoilers. Look out for our own coverage soon. Julien’s Auctions The estate of William Travilla. Get your credit card(s) ready. Columbo New costume Tumblr by Nicolas Magand. Mark this as essential reading forever. Duck Dynasty Well what did YOU wear for……

This week this happened in costume… Diana Rush, Alpha Papa and now Diana, costume designer Julian Day is everywhere at the moment (good, because he’s very talented). Here Day explains a little about undertaking what must have been one of the trickiest costume jobs of the year. Revenge All about Emily Thorne’s (Emily Van Camp) wedding dress. Preview: Jill Ohanneson designed it herself. Trish Summerville Video: The 2013 Stylist award winner looks understandably bemused throughout Pop Sugar’s excitable interview. Riddick Helen o’Hara skilfully pulls apart the film’s frankly disgusting misogyny. Northern Costume Social Event Advice for those in the TV/film costume game. Toronto International Film Festival Leaving aside award friendly……

Matt Spaiser analyses the suits of George Lazenby’s James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and draws an interesting comparison with Daniel Craig in Skyfall. James Bond fans know George Lazenby as the man who played Bond in one of the best films of the series, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Before Bond, Lazenby was a car salesman, a mechanic and a model. Except for in a few commercials, he was not an actor. Despite his limited acting experience, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was still an excellent film due to its great story, capable director and talented cast. From his modelling days, Lazenby knew how to wear clothes…