The near future romance Her, written and directed by Spike Jonze, whose widely diverse resume ranges from the world of music videos to MTV’s Jackass to major motion pictures, brought together a creative team that costume designer Casey Storm refers to as “friends first, and co-workers second.” Storm and production designer K.K. Barrett create a soft, comfortable world of tomorrow. Shot on location around Los Angeles and Shanghai, Barrett avoided familiar locations to create a world that is accessible but not overtly recognisable. Our first introduction to the world feels very familiar. Seated in an office in a simple button up, Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Theodore Twombly, dictates a letter to……

Christie’s auction house are selling several design sketches by the renowned Edith Head. Each are for roles played by Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock movies, one used in To Catch a Thief (1955) and three in Rear Window (1954). What an ideal early Christmas present. For yourself. From To Catch a Thief is a watercolour and pencil sketch of the black halterneck beach ensemble with wide brimmed hat worn by Grace Kelly as Frances Stephens. Estimated to reach £6,000 – £8,000. The most famous and popular designs from Rear Window are all available. First is a sketch of the extravagant ‘Paris dress’ Kelly wears as Lisa Fremont. It is an…

Karl Urban in a natural linen tunic shirt; Kirill stands out, but only because he is supposed to. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 24 Oct ’09 17 Jul ’20 24 Feb ’12

Judianna Makovsky demonstrates that contemporary fashion with a plot is far more fun than a flick through Vogue. Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 29 Nov ’10 29 Jun ’12 15 Mar ’13

Judianna Makovsky demonstrates that contemporary fashion with a plot is far more fun than a flick through Vogue.

Two trends in women’s fashion for 2011 are prints and turbans, empathised in the film Coming to America.

Costume Designer Lindy Hemming talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her work on The Dark Knight Rises. Lord Christopher Laverty 16 Comments 8 Jun ’10 9 May ’13 21 Jul ’10 Christopher Nolan once again shows his appreciation for costume in this immensely satisfying end to the Dark Knight trilogy. Lord Christopher Laverty 36 Comments 24 Jun ’13 26 Sep ’11 14 Jun ’09

Watch the first trailer for Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows and burst with costume excitement. Two trends in women’s fashion for 2011 are prints and turbans, empathised in the film Coming to America.

Ruth E. Carter’s work on Do the Right Thing is a masterclass in how costume can influence the look and feel of a film. Two trends in women’s fashion for 2011 are prints and turbans, empathised in the film Coming to America.

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