A look back in time: 1940’s

May 12, 2018June 1, 2019 Costume CollationLeave a comment

The era of ‘Make Do and Mend’, the 1940’s was a time where the world was at war. Rationing was implemented on clothing in England from 1941 because many clothing factories were needed to create uniforms and parachutes for the war it eliminated the capability to produce intricate expensive clothing, making it the decade of utilitarian style. This is shown in the form of simple tea dresses much like the ones in The Edge of Love and The Notebook.

The Edge of Love (2008)

set in the 1940s

A Royal Night Out (2015)

set May 1945

Kill Your Darlings (2013)

set in the 1940’s

The Notebook (2004)

set 1936-1946

See more retrospective looks at the Look Back in Time category here.

A look back in time: 1920’s [here]
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Red Carpet Events

Heavenly Headwear: Met Gala 2018

May 8, 2018May 12, 2018 Costume CollationLeave a comment

This years Met Gala had one major accessories trend, headwear. With the theme of ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’ the red carpet was full of opulent crowns and headpieces from Rihanna’s striking Pope inspired hat to abstract halos worn by the likes of Blake Lively and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Rihanna in John Galliano

Blake Lively in Versace

Priyanka Chopra in Ralph Lauren

Rosie Huntington-Whitely in Ralph Lauren

Lana Del Rey in Gucci

Sarah Jessica Parker in Dolce & Gabbana

Lily Collins in Givenchy

Emilia Clarke in Dolce & Gabbana

Anya Taylor-Joy in Dolce & Gabbana

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A look back in time

A look back in time: 1930’s

April 9, 2018May 12, 2018 Costume CollationLeave a comment

The 1930s started with heavy repercussions of The Great Depression which hit at the end of the 1920’s. The world was no longer in a state of prohibition, partying and glitzy flapper dresses, and women’s fashions shifted towards a conservative style. As a form as escapism from the great depression women turned to Hollywood, lapping up the glamorous style of their favourite Hollywood sirens such as Bette Davis, Willis Simpson and Marlene Deitrich. Here is a collation of that 1930’s style through film.

Atonement (2007)

set 1930-1934

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

set 1930-1934

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Bonnie & Clyde (2013)

set 1930-1934

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)

set 1939

Water for Elephants (2011)

set 1939

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Cafe Society (2016)

set end of 1930’s

See more retrospective looks at the Look Back in Time category here.

A look back in time: 1920’s [here]

A look back in time: 1940’s [here]

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Film/Television

Most Memorable Movie & TV Weddings

April 6, 2018May 12, 2018 Costume CollationLeave a comment

On screen weddings can be the making of dreamy wedding inspiration however they can also be carnage. We’ve collated the most memorable movie & TV weddings from Carrie & Big in Sex and the City to Ross saying the wrong name at the alter when marrying Emily in Friends, which is your favourite?

Blair & Louis, Gossip Girl (2012)

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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

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Ross & Emily, Friends (1998)

Carrie & Big, the first wedding, Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)

Carrie & Big, the second wedding, Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)

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The Godfather (1972)

Jim & Pam, The Office (2009)

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Bridesmaids (2011)

(L to R) MELISSA MCCARTHY, ELLIE KEMPER, ROSE BYRNE, WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, MAYA RUDOLPH and KRISTEN WIIG in “Bridesmaids”, from producer Judd Apatow. In the comedy, Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads a group of colorful bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to matrimony.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

Muriel’s Wedding (1994)

The Princess Bride (1987)

High Society (1956)

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The Proposal (2009)

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The Five Year Engagement (2012)

Love Actually (2003)

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Shop the look

Scream Queens – Shop the look

March 26, 2018May 12, 2018 Costume CollationLeave a comment

The costumes in Scream Queens are sweeter than candy with all the Chanel’s displaying pastel colours. Inspired by runway looks the costumes are created on a TV budget meaning that costume designer Lou Eyrich had to get creative and mix designer pieces with high street items, here is where you can shop those looks.