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After the tragic loss of Jacques d’Azur, his heir steps forward thanks to Stella Artois 4%. Jacques d’Azur is officially dead. Bad news for him, good news for you, because it means you can inherit his luxurious VIP lifestyle at Cannes. Jacques D’Azur is missing, so take his place. Here are some tips from the flicks on how to succeed that sultan of sophistication.

Clothes on Film had an exclusive conversation with costume designer Joanna Johnston about her work on War Horse. Lord Christopher Laverty 1 Comment 4 May ’11 5 Oct ’10 23 Oct ’12 Kathleen Kennedy chats exclusively to Clothes on Film about her experiences and understanding of costume design. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 2 Jul ’13 1 Jan ’13 10 Feb ’12

Securing perhaps the biggest costume job going at the moment, Michael Kaplan has officially been chosen as costume designer for Star Wars Episode VII. It was on his IMDb page for a short while (later removed), but now the appointment has been corroborated by the man himself. “I am very excited to be working on Star Wars” Kaplan confirms to Clothes on Film “I’m so looking forward to collaborating, once again, with JJ.” Kaplan is now director J.J. Abrams’ regular costume designer having worked with him on Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness. Evidently after two terms with Abrams on Star Trek, Kaplan has…

Clothes on Film had an exclusive conversation with costume designer Joanna Johnston about her work on War Horse. The first trailer for Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of War Horse gallops online and it looks sumptuous.

This week’s costume biggies. The Great Race Karen Noske analyses the exceptional work of Edith Head for Natalie Wood. Breaking Bad Emma Fraser looks at Lydia’s blue coat (and her influence on Todd’s clothing) in recent episodes. Downton Abbey Caroline McCall keeps the Downton ladies covered up. Kristin M. Burke The veteran costume designer tackles the increasing problem of internet haters critiquing work they do not understand. Cinema and Clothes By Dal Chodha, with a teeny contribution by yours truly. Rush Much better interview with costume designer Julian Day than the last one we linked to. Masters of Sex Ane Crabtree on her late 1950s designs for the Showtime drama.…

Jacques D’Azur is missing, so take his place. Here are some tips from the flicks on how to succeed that sultan of sophistication.

Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 15 Dec ’09 4 Feb ’11 23 May ’20

The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession! Thanks to donations from 600 people, $30,000 has been raised to restore fragile dresses from Gone with the Wind.

For a guy who prefers the synthetic appeal of satin and alloy, physical contact is a violent business.