Category Archives: Film costume
Style in Film: Lauren Hutton in American Gigolo
You say American Gigolo and it’s Richard Gere’s Armani wardrobe that inevitably springs to your mind. His style became a touchstone for menswear worldwide and launched Giorgio Armani’s career. And I will write about it in another blog post … Read More
Talking Film Costume: Faye Dunaway in Network
Network is one of the best media films ever made. Of a sharp and steep humour, the film could not be more timely: a TV network that will, quite literally, do anything to get an audience. The anything is … Read More
Style in Film: Paris Blues
Paris Blues (1961) is a stylish film altogether. Set in Paris, on the sounds of jazz, with a good-looking leading cast and beautiful costumes. Paul Newman is Ram Bowen, a trombone player making his living in a jazz group, … Read More
Style in Film: Marlene Dietrich in ‘Morocco’
Morocco was Marlene Dietrich’s first American film. For her role as cabaret singer Amy Jolly she was nominated to the Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The top hat, tuxedo and white bow-tie she wears for … Read More
Hitchcock Heroines: Their Influence on Fashion
Afred Hitchcock understood the power of clothes, a central element to many of his classics. Not only were the costumes a tool in his movies, but style was often of the utmost importance. Pencil skirt suits, full skirts and … Read More
