Clothes on film

We have five copies of Liz Gregory’s movie dressmaking book Sew Iconic to give away. That’s right, five.

“TOY STORY 3” Ken Grab your binoculars and join Ken on a safari! A swinging bachelor who’s always on the lookout for fun, Ken sports the perfect outfit for his eco-adventure: light blue shorts and a leopard-print shirt with short sleeves sure to keep him cool in the hot sun. And after his exciting expedition, Ken will be ready to hit the dance floor in style. His accessories include matching scarf, sensible loafers, and a fashion-forward gold belt. Dozens of additional Ken outfits sold separately. ©Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. © 2010, Lord Christopher Laverty.

The latest book by fashion historian, and now TV presenter Amber Butchart (A Stitch in Time on BBC 4 – second season please), is a comprehensively researched stroll through the best dressed folk ever to exist on the planet. The Fashion Chronicles: The Style Stories of History’s Best Dressed is laid out to be effortlessly readable, split into sections ranging from Ancient (and we mean ancient; basically like the first clothes ever) to 20th and 21st Century. Each entry gets a couple of pages of engaging historical notes and background justifying their inclusion along with a photo / picture or two. It works; it doesn’t feel like study or revision,……

Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 23 May ’20 3 Aug ’10 17 Jan ’20

Amelia Earhart was known for her modernistic sense of style throughout the 1920s-early 1930s. Lord Christopher Laverty Comments Off on Trailer for Amelia Touches Down: Radical Fashions 1920s-30s 21 Sep ’12 3 Feb ’12 20 May ’13

Analysis of Shawna Trpcic’s subtle costume signifiers with input from the designer herself. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 15 Apr ’13 10 Feb ’20 29 Oct ’10

While still alluring, as practically anything is on Grace Kelly, this is perhaps her least successful outfit overall from Rear Window (1954, as Lisa Fremont). The jacket seems slightly too long and loose for the slenderness of the skirt; it doesn’t fit Kelly’s figure as comfortably as it might. However even with its faults the suit still reflects a vital side of Lisa’s complex personality: her professional, tailored femininity.

Win one of five Breaking Bad mobile meth lab t-shirts. Lord Christopher Laverty 7 Comments 15 Oct ’10 15 Aug ’11 18 May ’10

Designer outfits belonging to Audrey Hepburn were sold in London yesterday. Her black cocktail dress by Givenchy for How to Steal a Million reaching £60,000.

Clothes on Film talks exclusively to Tate Taylor about his use of costume in The Help. Lord Christopher Laverty 2 Comments 29 Mar ’11 21 May ’12 8 Jun ’09