January | 2014 | Clothes on Film

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Girls in Films, Interviews. Tagged Alec Baldwin, Birkin, Blue Jasmine, braid, cardigan, Cate Blanchett, Chanel, Chanel jacket, Coco Chanel, designer, Everything Just So, Guy Trebay, Hermes, Jill Burgess, Missoni, New York Times, Sally Hawkins, Suzy Benzinger, Woody Allen. Bookmark the permalink.

Suzy Benzinger, the costume designer of Blue Jasmine, chose iconic brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Missoni to serve as visual shorthand of what the modern-day wealthy socialite wears, but it is the white Chanel jacket that follows Jasmine from … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1960s, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged 1960s, Beatle boots, Bermans, blazer, British Warm, Carnaby Street, Charlie Croker, Clothes from 1950s, cravat, cufflinks, Cyril Castle, double breasted, Douglas Hayward, flightsuit, Get Carter, grey suit, Hayward, Italian cut, leather gloves, leather jacket, linen, linen suit, Maggie Blye, Melton wool, Michael Caine, nehru, Noel Coward, overcoat, Portobello Road, Premium Content, Raf Vallone, Roger Moore, Savile Row, silk, suede reefer, suit, tailor, The Ipcress File, The Italian Job, Tony Beckley, towelling, trench coat, waistcoat. Bookmark the permalink.

The following is an expanded article Clothes on Film editor Chris Laverty wrote for men’s style resource MR PORTER analysing Michael Caine’s suits in The Italian Job. This post covers all the costumes he wore during the film. If The … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Amy Adams, Ann Roth, Catherine Martin, DTSFT, Easy to Love, Esther Williams, Father Brown, Game of Thrones, hat, Helen Rose, Kay Noske, Kristin Burke, Movie Star Makeover, Real Men Real Style, Sleepy Hollow, The Great Gatsby, Totò a colori. Bookmark the permalink.

Give us three minutes; we’ll give you the costume world. Amy Adams Current actress of the moment and friend of costume designers everywhere, Amy Adams, is to be honoured at this year’s CDG awards on 22nd February. Totò a colori … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. Tagged 19th century, Academy Award, authentic, Chiwetel Ejiofor, cotton, crinoline, dress, felt, leg of mutton sleeve, linen, Luptia Nyong’o, Michael Fassbender, muslin, Oscar, Patricia Norris, Sarah Paulson, silk, Solomon Northup, Tunic shirt, uniform, wool. Bookmark the permalink.

We may have to eat our words, but as it stands 12 Years a Slave is unlikely to win the Best Costume Design Oscar. It does tick some of the necessary boxes: it’s period (mid 19th century), features both crinolines … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged African dandy, Batman vs Superman, Cameron Dale, Carol Ramsey, CDGA, Daniel Orlandi, David Chronenberg, Dressing Mr. Banks, Haley Mlotek, Kerry Washington, Lynn Paolo, Michael Wilkinson, Nathalie Atkinson, Oscar, Peaky Blinders, Scandal, WORN. Bookmark the permalink.

Her Costume designer Casey Storm on creating a “warm and cosy and soothing” future. David Chronenberg: Evolution For WORN, Haley Mlotek examines the costumes on display at the Chronenberg exhibition, most of which are by the director’s sister, Denise. Unfortunately … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1980s, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged American Psycho, Bonnie Radcliffe, braces, business suit, Christian Bale, Clothes from 1980s, contrast collar shirt, dandy, designer label, Isis Mussenden, Jean Paul Gaultier, leather gloves, Patrick Bateman, peacock, physiognomy, raincoat, shirt, sports bag, tie, Willem Dafoe. Bookmark the permalink.

American Psycho (2000, costume designer Isis Mussenden) is a late 1980s set film that highlights the importance placed on external appearance and the disparity that can lie between this and the true nature of a person. The ‘Psycho’ of the … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Interviews, Premium. Tagged Arts Illustrated, British, Chris Laverty, Fabric of Cinema, Hollywood, interview, Jenny Beavan, Joanna Johnston, Sandy Powell. Bookmark the permalink.

From Chris Laverty’s regular column ‘Fabric of Cinema’ for Arts Illustrated magazine, here is an abridged version of the most recently published essay ‘A Migration of Talent’. The current issue of Arts Illustrated focuses on those that have moved across … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1970s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. Tagged American Hustle, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Clothes from 1920s, Clothes from 1970s, cravat, disco, fur coat, Gucci, James Bond, Jennifer Lawrence, leather dress, Michael Wilkinson, polyester, silk, The Great Gatsby, vintage, Wrap Dress. Bookmark the permalink.

MILD SPOILERS Costume designer Michael Wilkinson’s main accomplishment with American Hustle has largely been overlooked in favour of praising him as some kind of vintage stylist with an eye for provocative gowns and desirable heels. The truth is he has … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Amber Jane Butchart, Ane Crabtree, Caroline McCall, Casey Storm, CDG, Downton Abbey, Frozen, Giorgio Armani, Her, Inside Llewyn Davis, Jenn Rogien, Kristin Koga, Marilyn Vance-Straker, Mary Zophres. Bookmark the permalink.

Happy New Ye- oh we’ve done that already. Carry on. ‘How Hollywood is ruining a Billion Dollar Industry’ Amber Jane Butchart found this amazing article from 1938 and it is essential, and occasionally shocking, reading. Inside Llewyn Davis Video: Legendary … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Girls on TV, Premium. Tagged casual, contemporary, David Morrissey, earrings, femininity, floral dress, Jeans, linen, Lucinda Wright, mac, Mackintosh, Olivia Colman, Sean Maguire, Sheridan Smith, The 7.39, Zara. Bookmark the permalink.

Two-part BBC drama The 7.39 could have been your average ‘man meets woman and has an affair’ tale. However, the overall verdict has been one of admiration at not only the amazing acting from its star players but also the … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Interviews, Premium. Tagged Be Kind Rewind, Beeker, cardigan, Casino Royale, Daniel Craig, designer, Disney, Eve Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, interview, Kermit watch, Miss Piggy, Pinewood Studios, Rahel Afiley, Rickey Gervais, Sam the Eagle, space suit, The Muppets Again, Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, Walter, wedding dress. Bookmark the permalink.

‘Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theatres in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves … Continue reading

© 2014 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Cinderella, Coen Brothers, Daniel Orlandi, Ellen Mirojnick, FrockTalk, Jill Burgess, Life Without Zoe, Mary Zophres, Michael Wilkinson, Sandy Powell, Superqueen, The Canyons, The Costume Cafe Podcast, The Wolf of Wall Street. Bookmark the permalink.

Happy New Year everyone! Life Without Zoe, The Canyons Two well researched and well written posts by Superqueen. This site is always worth a scoot around. 12 Years a Slave Costume Designer Patricia Norris is 82 years young. Cancel your … Continue reading