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NO SPOILERS Real and mythological, figurative and literal; monsters of all kinds abound in Sky Atlantic’s new period horror series Penny Dreadful. We might expect a skulking figure in a top hat and frock coat to be scary, though who would have thought a bustle and redingote could be so terrifying? Well, step forward Eva Green as enigmatic Vanessa Ives. Not hero nor villain, but a dead eyed clairvoyant who definitely shouldn’t be invited to dinner parties. Penny Dreadful is set in 1891, although is more a literary parallel universe than true reflection of the era. Some of the characters featured are written for the show (Vanessa), some existed in…

Second and final part of Clothes on Film’s sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

First of Clothes on Film’s two part sartorial run-through of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, with exclusive input from costume designer Jenny Beavan.

Proving that frock coats and heavy lace dresses really are terrifying.

In Malèna, Monica Bellucci plays an impossible vision of beauty; a woman so striking she is immediately sexualised by all who lay eyes on her.

Anuvahood showcases urban wear swagger. If you want to belong, you must fit in.

The range of Edwardian coats cut for Dennis Price are recreated with remarkable historical accuracy.

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.

As it is the weekend how about some photos from Universal’s upcoming remake of the The Wolfman.

The costume style adopted by the movie – which is proving unusual to say the least.