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Costume links of the week. Continue reading

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Exclusive Q&A with costume designer Amy Westcott about the After Earth life suit. Continue reading

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Our first look at Chris Evans’ costume for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Continue reading

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Costume colours in House of Cards are symbolic of vulnerability and power. Continue reading

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Lots of exciting costume stories this week.
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Alongside costume illustrations with fabric swatch, Ellen Mirojnick explains the stage wear worn by Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. Continue reading

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First in our two part retrospective of neo-noir classic The Grifters with exclusive insight from the film’s assistant costume designer Mark Bridges. Continue reading

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Win one of five Breaking Bad mobile meth lab t-shirts. Continue reading

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A 13 minute Man of Steel featurette has just been released discussing the suit. Continue reading

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This week’s costume design snippets. Continue reading