Sandy looks lovely, arguably lovelier than The Pink Ladies, but she looks like the sweet young lady a mother-in-law would adore. Jacques D’Azur is missing, so take his place. Here are some tips from the flicks on how to succeed that sultan of sophistication. Establishing a new feature at Clothes on Film, the following review is written in collaboration with costume designer Kristin M. Burke.

Proving that frock coats and heavy lace dresses really are terrifying. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 4 Feb ’14 4 Feb ’11 9 Sep ’11 A trailer for The Woman in Black arrives bringing that spooky sense of dread that only Victorian costume can provide. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on The Woman in Black Trailer: Creepy Frock 15 Oct ’13 31 May ’17 4 Feb ’11

The first trailer for Skyfall hits with several suits, an overcoat, sportswear and a beanie. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 6 Jun ’18 22 Jul ’09 14 Aug ’13

A trailer for The Woman in Black arrives bringing that spooky sense of dread that only Victorian costume can provide. The period is swinging, but the trailer is classy. Hit-Girl owns this film like she would own your ass if you ever stepped to her. Here are some new character posters for Kick-Ass. Peppy costume design by Sammy Sheldon.

The religious and cultural significance of the costume design in foreign language Oscar winner A Separation. Contributor 4 Comments 21 Jan ’11 13 Sep ’11 1 Aug ’12 Hit-Girl owns this film like she would own your ass if you ever stepped to her. Lord Christopher Laverty 7 Comments 8 Dec ’10 5 Jun ’15 19 Aug ’20

Flashdance has garnered a considerable costume following in recent years. Lord Christopher Laverty 5 Comments 4 May ’13 6 Dec ’14 18 Dec ’13

Penny Rose creates incredible costume that feels so much like it belongs; ironically we barely even notice it’s there. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 21 Jul ’10 15 Nov ’13 28 Nov ’14

MINOR SPOILERS Okja (2017) is the second film that costume designer Catherine George has worked on with director Bong Joon-ho. Their first together, Snowpiercer (2013), despite being lauded by critics (and featuring Chris Evans), only received a limited theatrcial run in the U.S. and no release at all in the UK. Unlike Okja, Snowpiercer is an out and out sci-fi fantasy set when most of the world’s population have been wiped out and those who remain live on perpetually moving train. Okja is still a fantasy, it revolves around a little girl Mija (An Seo Hyun) trying to save her giant ‘super pig’ from being harvested as GM bacon, but…

James Bond is back and he has never scrubbed up better. Tom Ford now exists to make Daniel Craig suits. The first trailer for Skyfall hits with several suits, an overcoat, sportswear and a beanie.

Costume’s big week. Every dress worn by Best Actress Academy Award Winners We featured this lovely infographic by Mediarun on our Facebook page. Roll on Sunday! Funny Face Good article on the classic film by Pamela Hutchinson, including a telling quote summing up just how little Audrey Hepburn really understood about costume design: “His (Givenchy) are the only clothes on which I am myself.” Bobi Garland Bobi Garland is Director of the Research Library and Costume Archive at Western Costume. You are about to find out why she is indispensible to the industry. Costume Designers Guild Awards Ladies and gentlemen, the winners. Toy Story An enthralling theory on the true…