Starring: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Back in 1991 the world was a smaller place. The internet was in its infancy and subcultures, tribes, such as the surfing community, were mysterious to most of us. Perhaps they did act and sound like Patrick Swayze’s boho-hippy bank robber in search of ‘the ultimate rush’, we didn’t know. Only now we do, and, assumed caricatures apart, they really don’t. Point Break (1991) is quaint in its depiction of an alternative lifestyle. Not faithful, yet still functions as an above average, really quite vicious action thriller. It vividly showcases brutality, not least with the gunning down of a…

Brigsby Bear tells the bizarre yet charming tale of a young man, James Pope (Kyle Mooney), who was kidnapped as a baby and subsequently released into the world many years later with no knowledge of it beyond a non-existent kids television show. The film evokes a nostalgic view of the 1980s and, while is contemporary set, gently embraces that period in terms of its aesthetic. Costume designer for Brigsby Bear, Sarah Mae Burton, experienced in both television and film, has created a familiar yet distinctive vibe that feels entirely believable. Here she talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her process: Clothes on Film: James Pope’s world for twenty five……

American Gigolo is not about its protagonist, it is about what he wears. American Gigolo is about Armani. Judianna Makovsky demonstrates that contemporary fashion with a plot is far more fun than a flick through Vogue. Jacques D’Azur is missing, so take his place. Here are some tips from the flicks on how to succeed that sultan of sophistication. A classic example of mid-eighties opulence – Sigourney Weaver’s oversized cape coat.

An uncomfortable watch, Rabbit Hole is nonetheless essential viewing. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 22 Jul ’19 1 Apr ’19 10 Jul ’13

Potiche confirms that Catherine Deneuve will always be Belle de Jour, only now with added sense of humour. A second trailer for Arthur starring Russell Brand in a top hat has arrived. Can the film possibly be as likeable as this footage implies? Roll with the journey and trust that it will take you where you want to go. A straightforward loosely tied scarf around the handbag and Joan is the most stylish woman in the office.

Unquestionably the most historically significant outfit Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy wears in the show is her rose pink tweed suit. Lord Christopher Laverty 3 Comments 1 Jul ’10 3 Oct ’09 9 Dec ’14

The Fortune is as pleasing to the eye as it is funny. Smart and loose casual elegance with a lot of silk and herringbone. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 3 Jan ’12 3 Feb ’12 5 Jan ’12

The Coen brothers’ story of a drug deal gone wrong and the chaotic game of cat and mouse that follows is an exploration of masculinity in all its guises. Through divergence of clothing, costume designer Mary Zophres shows many variations of character and motivation and pinpoints the story within a time and place – rural West Texas, 1980. The first shots of No Country for Old Men (2007) welcome us into the Texan landscape, the sky awash with muted blues and oranges before the scorching sun rises to reveal a landscape of pale brown sand. Not only does this evoke the wilderness and subsequent loneliness of the setting, but it…

The trailer for The Three Musketeers affords the briefest peek at those 17th century costumes. Lord Christopher Laverty 12 Comments 25 May ’10 1 Oct ’12 26 Jun ’10 Want another look at Janty Yates’ costume design for Robin Hood? Thought you might. Lord Christopher Laverty 9 Comments 8 Sep ’09 22 Jan ’10 3 Apr ’10 The latest in a queue of trailers for Ridley Scott’s version of Robin Hood has arrived. This one shows some basic plot too. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on New Robin Hood Trailer: Fighting Talk 28 Dec ’12 9 Nov ’10 11 Jul ’13

The press love Prada’s involvement with The Great Gatsby, but exactly how much does this help the film’s costume design? American Gigolo is not about its protagonist, it is about what he wears. American Gigolo is about Armani. For a guy who prefers the synthetic appeal of satin and alloy, physical contact is a violent business.