March | 2013 | Clothes on Film

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links. Tagged Anne Parillaud, Audrey Hepburn, Betsy Heimann, Breakfast at Tiffanys, Edith Head, gangster, Givenchy, Grease, Hubert de Givenchy, Hugh Jackman, La Femme Nikita, LBD, little black dress, Louise Mingenbach, Malèna, Reservoir Dogs, Rizzo, Stockard Channing, The Hangover, The Wolverine. Bookmark the permalink.

In honour of the The Wolverine and his black on black Yakuza uniform, a round up of posts featuring memorable black costumes at Clothes on Film. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Girls in Films, Guys in Films. Tagged 1990s, anime, Betsy Heimann, black suit, Clothes from 1980s, fetish, gangster, Hugh Jackman, Isis Mussenden, James Mangold, John McClane, Madame Hydra, Reservoir Dogs, short skirt, Svetlana Khodchenkova, Viper, white vest, Yakuza. Bookmark the permalink.

Trailer number one for The Wolverine and he appears to be dressed as a Yakuza. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Costume Stories and Links, Premium. Tagged Aggie Guerard Rogers, Angelina Jolie, Burberry, chesterfield coat, Colleen Atwood, Cyril Castle, Fendi, fur coat, Gene Hackman, Ghostbusters, Gwyneth Paltrow, James Bond, Johnny Depp, Kramer vs. Kramer, Live and Let Die, Margot TenenBaum, Meryl Streep, raincoat, Sigourney Weaver, Talia Shire, The Royal Tenenbaums, Theoni V. Aldredge, trench coat. Bookmark the permalink.

Thanks at least in part to the wintry weather, this week’s costume round up is coats on film. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1970s, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged 1940s, 3 piece suit, Aquascutum, blouse, brown, Burberry, Clothes from 1930s, Clothes from 1970s, contemporary, cornflower blue, cotton weave, Dustin Hoffman, femininity, femme fatale, gangster, gumshoe, identity, Justin Henry, Kramer vs. Kramer, leather boots, long skirt, masculinity, military, Premium Content, Robert Benton, Ruth Morley, short sleeve shirt, trench coat, yuppie. Bookmark the permalink.

Meryl Streep’s timeless Burberry trench coat is one of the most recognisable contemporary costumes of 1970s. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Costume Stories and Links, Premium. Tagged 2001: A Space Odyssey, After Earth, Alien, Amy Westcott, André Courrèges, Hardy Amies, Jaden Smith, Janty Yates, life suit, light suit, Prometheus, Simon Kinnear, Tron Legacy, Will Smith. Bookmark the permalink.

With the trailer for After Earth revealing an intriguing ‘life suit’ worn by Jaden Smith, we round up the best space suit related posts from our archive. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Alan Partridge, Brighton Rock, cardigan, Jeans, Julian Day, Knowing Me Knowing You, Marcia Stanton, Ron Howard, Rush, Steve Coogan, sweater, trailer, Varsity jacket. Bookmark the permalink.

Teaser trailer for Alpha Papa aka Alan Partridge the movie arrives. He may dress hideously but costume design is vital for the character. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged corset, Disney, dress, fantasy, Gary Jones, green dress, James Franco, Judy Garland, Michael Kutsche, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Oz the Great and Powerful, Rachel Weisz, Selfridges, sequins, The Wizard of Oz, tulle, Victorian, walking coat, wicked witch. Bookmark the permalink.

A first-hand close-up look at costumes from Oz the Great and Powerful. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Costume Stories and Links, Premium. Tagged Aggie Guerard Rodgers, Beetle Juice, Brave, Catching Fire, Claudia Chung, Game of Thrones, Judianna Makovsky, Lee Unkrich, Michele Clapton, Oz the Great and Powerful, Penny Rose, Prince of Persia, The Hunger Games, Toy story 3, Trish Summerville. Bookmark the permalink.

To celebrate the release of Oz the Great and Powerful, here is a round up of the best fantasy costume posts at Clothes on Film. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Caesar Flickerman, Catching Fire, Costume Designers Guild, Effie Trinket, Elizabeth Banks, fantasy, fashion, Finnick, Haymitch Abernathy, Jennifer Lawrence, Judianna Makovsky, Liam Hemsworth, Peeta, Sam Claflin, sci-fi, Stanley Tucci, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Hunger Games, Trish Summerville, wedding dress, Woody Harrelson. Bookmark the permalink.

A fun glimpse at the bizarre fashions to expect in Catching Fire thanks to costume designer Trish Summerville. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from now, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Interviews, Premium. Tagged Bart Mueller, blouse, Bottega Veneta, Chan-wook Park, Christian Louboutin, Clothes from 1950s, contemporary, Elie Saab, Erin Benach, Evie, Gucci, Henry Darger, high heels, India, knife pleats, Kurt & Bart, Kurt Swanson, L’Wren scott, Marni, Matthew Goode, Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Oldboy, paintings of Balthus, pattern, Premium Content, saddle shoes, Stoker, vintage jewellery. Bookmark the permalink.

Kurt and Bart are fascinating. Forged as art school drop outs in 1980s New York, their name is now a singular brand to movers and shakers in the media industry. Yet they are two people, two very real people: Kurt … Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Guys in Films, News. Tagged Amy Westcott, BAFTA, Black Swan, CDG, Jaden Smith, life suit, M. Night Shyamalan, military, sci-fi, trailer, uniform, Will Smith. Bookmark the permalink.

Our first proper trailer for After Earth and our first proper look at the ‘life suit’. Continue reading

© 2013 Lord Christopher Laverty. All rights reserved. By: Lord Christopher LavertyFiled under Clothes from 1837-1919, Clothes from Fantasy & Sci-fi, Film Reviews, Girls in Films, Guys in Films, Premium. Tagged chiffon, colour, Darkman, dress, fantasy, Gary Jones, gingham, green dress, hat, James Franco, Judy Garland, Michael Kutsche, Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Oz, Oz the Great and Powerful, pants, Rachel Weisz, riding wear, Sam Raimi, sequins, silk, Spider-man, The Wizard of Oz, tulle, velvet, Victorian, walking coat. Bookmark the permalink.

Oz is here and as far as fantasy costume is concerned, you are in for some surprises. Continue reading