A new trailer for Jane Campion’s Bright Star has hit the web. The film looks to be a meticulous showcase for early 19th century dress. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on Bright Star Trailer Online: 19th Century Costumes Afoot 31 Jan ’20 7 Sep ’12 26 Apr ’18

When Arnold Scaasi opened his couture salon in 1964, he soon became a couturier to the stars. He was already a favoured designer for Barbra Streisand when he famously dressed her for the 1969 Oscars. Streisand was up for Best Actress for her movie debut in Funny Girl and was established as something of an ‘individual’; usually described as ‘kooky’, she was completely different from anyone else, an innovator of style, and challenging and changing the ideas of beauty. So it is no surprise that when it came to her clothing choice for the Oscars, Streisand resisted the usual protocol of an evening gown and instead opted for a most…

When Arnold Scaasi opened his couture salon in 1964, he soon became a couturier to the stars. He was already a favoured designer for Barbra Streisand when he famously dressed her for the 1969 Oscars. Streisand was up for Best Actress for her movie debut in Funny Girl and was established as something of an ‘individual’; usually described as ‘kooky’, she was completely different from anyone else, an innovator of style, and challenging and changing the ideas of beauty. So it is no surprise that when it came to her clothing choice for the Oscars, Streisand resisted the usual protocol of an evening gown and instead opted for a most…

Pulp (1972) stars Michael Caine as Mickey King. Strolling around Malta in a white cord suit and kipper tie, he is the epitome of badly folded cool. Pulp was written and directed by Mike Hodges as only his second feature. It reunited the director with Michael Caine one year after they made grim, seminal revenge thriller Get Carter together. Often described as the ‘anti-Carter’, this film, as its title suggests, is happy to be its low-brow cousin. Caine as apathetic yet successful novelist Mickey King is drawn into a world of sub-007 spy and murder shenanigans when he accepts the job of ghost writer for a reclusive actor’s autobiography. It’s…

By no means intended as an exhaustive list, Clothes on Film ponder an overview of 2011 in costume. Costume designer Amy Westcott has finally been rewarded for her work on Black Swan with a CDG Award. Amy Westcott talks exclusively to Clothes on Film about her process on Black Swan, that Oscar snub and the recent controversy surrounding herself and Rodarte. The 83rd Academy Award nominations were not especially surprising, but for Best Costume Design category there were a couple of major upsets. A ferocious work from a filmmaker at the height of his game, Black Swan is an incredibly satisfying piece of cinema. The Costume Designers Guild (CDG) has…

Jackson Pollock spawned a thousand imitators in the art world when he chose to work in denim jeans. On Meg Ryan’s character Alice, hippie seems like a passing trend rather than a lifestyle choice. Costume designer Carloine Harris has recreates the vibrant look of the 1970s. Denim re-invented Audrey Hepburn from stylish and chic to cheeky and tomboyish. Despite its routine ending, The Runaways is a music biopic to be reckoned with. Pleasant surprise of the day, the first official photo for The A-Team movie has gone online – and it looks rather good. Betty ‘Rizzo’ played by Stockard Channing is not only the most complex character in Grease, but…

Potiche confirms that Catherine Deneuve will always be Belle de Jour, only now with added sense of humour. Unquestionably the most historically significant outfit Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy wears in the show is her rose pink tweed suit. Beautiful and affecting, even if it does collapse under the weight of its own earnestness at times. Public Enemies demonstrates how costume can actually drive a story narrative. Michael Caine is the epitome of badly folded cool. A new clip of Toy Story 3 has hit the internet. It’s got Ken. It’s got Ken wearing jeans. It’s got Ken dancing. Some essential style lessons learnt from Hot Tub Time Machine. Costume…

Costume designer Janty Yates has taken time out filming Robin Hood to chat about her contribution to an earlier Scott picture – Hannibal. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 5 Sep ’13 16 Feb ’10 18 Jul ’09

American Gigolo is not about its protagonist, it is about what he wears. American Gigolo is about Armani. Gena Rowlands’ costumes as Gloria evocate character through a fashionable capsule wardrobe. Sonia Grande’s costume design for Midnight in Paris offers everything we expect of 1920s Paris and the contemporary nouveau riche. Mark Bridges exclusively explains his costume choices for retro epic Boogie Nights. The arrival of Scarface on Blu-ray grants ideal opportunity to indulge in Patricia Norris’ exemplary, disco couture costumes. Lucie Bates exclusively discusses her work on Hanna, inducing parodies, subtext and working with Giorgio Armani. More clip than teaser trailer, but Meryl Streep certainly does look the part. All…

The first trailer for Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues steps from the 70’s to the 80’s in vivid style. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on Anchorman 2 Trailer: Ron and Friends Meet the 80’s 1 Feb ’10 16 May ’11 3 Apr ’13