Clothes on film

There is a man on Boardwalk Empire with even more sartorial presence than Nucky Thompson; That man is Chalky White. Michael Caine created Jack Carter, yet his immaculate blue mohair suit was more than a little responsible for creating the myth. Anuvahood showcases urban wear swagger. If you want to belong, you must fit in. The range of Edwardian coats cut for Dennis Price are recreated with remarkable historical accuracy.

Costume wise, This is Jinsy is deliberately bizarre and mismatched. Yet everything makes sense in context.

Judianna Makovsky’s costume design provides an intentional method of understanding The Hunger Games’ politics.

Judianna Makovsky’s costume design provides an intentional method of understanding The Hunger Games’ politics. Lord Christopher Laverty 10 Comments 9 Feb ’10 12 Apr ’17 25 May ’12

The Debbie Reynolds costume collection is up for sale. Darn you, worldwide recession! Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 29 Apr ’10 5 Feb ’10 21 May ’12

Playing computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, Noomi Rapace embodies the character in such a way that picturing anyone else in the role is nearly impossible. Rooney Mara’s Lisbeth will be a style icon.

The glamorous look of the mid-1930s threads its way through dual love stories in W.E. Trailer No.2 for Angelina Jolie’s espionage thriller Salt has arrived. You’ll want that coat.

All the recurring themes in Desperately Seeking Susan are linked to one jacket. Contributor 2 Comments 11 May ’10 15 Sep ’09 5 May ’12

First look at Jenny Beavan’s late Victorian-with-a-twist costumes in action. Lord Christopher Laverty 6 Comments 8 Feb ’13 4 Feb ’14 29 Jun ’11

Trailer No.2 for Angelina Jolie’s espionage thriller Salt has arrived. You’ll want that coat. Lord Christopher Laverty 4 Comments 14 Dec ’09 9 Sep ’09 25 Mar ’10