silk | Clothes on Film – Part 3

First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action.

A prevalent theme in the first episode of Mildred Pierce starring is how domestic costume can be read as a signal for sexual availability.

As TracyDi Vicenzo in OHMSS, Diana Rigg wore a daring 1960s wedding ensemble.

This coral pink ensemble encompasses and challenges the absolute femininity of Grace Kelly.

Old fashioned and sentimental, Water for Elephants still has much to offer with its very readable costume design.

This is the most fun and elaborate outfit Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief.

The trailer for The Three Musketeers affords the briefest peek at those 17th century costumes.

There more going on with this outfit than an absence of underwear.

Boardwalk Empire heralds the return of the dandy man.

We asked Colleen Atwood a few questions about The Tourist’s lavish costume look.

Following a trip to Rome, Betty dons the latest in European chic – a colourful maxi dress that belongs in sleepy Ossining just about as much as she does.

Zach Galifianakis in a safari suit and plenty more costume wackiness to come says costume designer Louise Mingenbach.