We're back after a mini-interruption, but we've got just the thing you've been waiting for. This movie has everything because it was constantly changing course and focus, it's like 10 movies in 1! The movie itself, and the behind-the-scene machinations, both ask the same question- how much credit (and money) should the people get who REALLY design the iconic looks? 

A little food for thought: https://variety.com/2021/artisans/global/cruella-costume-designers-licensing-disney-jenny-beavan-1234986629/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3228774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_cruella

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Cruella- A New Movie Every 20 Minutes 

We're getting real heisty over here. This movie sees a certain number of women with a certain set of skills obtain a certain amount of things. And the fashion looks while doing all that are impeccable and so character driven. This movie explores how the right outfit at the right time can make you stand out or blend in, whichever is most useful for crimes. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_oceans%208

Music: Cassette Deck by Basektcase 

Ocean's 8- For Women it's Business

It's THE movie about fashion. That's all.

*Also sorry for some extremely vocal birds about 5 minutes in that stick around for a few minutes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_devil%20wear

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

The Devil Wears Prada- Sometimes, Everyone is Wrong 

Get ready for FASHION, get ready for GLAM, get ready for vaguely CONSERVATIVE STREETWEAR. This movie may have been a lot of people's introduction to drag, and hopefully we've all come a long way since then. Come learn about what it means to make BOOTS. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434124/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_kinky

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Kinky Boots- Maroon Is Not Sexy

This movie taught us how to be adults, and maybe we're still chasing that dream. It's a testament to developing your own joyful sense of style and what you can do when you take fashion into your own hands. Sorry this description is short, I cut my foot earlier and my shoe is filling up with blood... 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120032/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_romy

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Romy & Michele's HS Reunion- A Fun, Frisky Use of Color

This movie is a trip. It's a full on cartoon made with real people instead of animation. Hi-jinks galore, you just have to go along for the ride because it just doesn't make sense. But it's bursting at the seams with 80's fashion that really push the limits of what a blazer can be. Full of very quirky little guys. Who wants to go to the mall??

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093493/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_manne

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Mannequin- Frozen in a Kiss Face 

Rich people have feelings too. That's the core message of this movie. The other core message is that clothes are fun! They are meant to be enjoyed! And learning to survive in the wild wherever you are, even if that's one of the richest places in the USA. Please watch this movie if you haven't, you won't regret it 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098519/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_troop

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase

Troop Beverly Hills- It's a Van Runkle 

Need we say more? This movie is a trip, but one we hope you'll want to take. 

Mahogany- It's Diana Ross 

Alright, maybe we wouldn't recommend watching this movie and maybe we don't agree with critics who think it is Very Important. The main benefit is the cutting edge 1960's fashion. Other than that, it just raised a lot of questions for us. Such as: if your protagonist is lost and unconnected, does the movie need to be that way too? Anyway, it's certainly a movie that we did watch and you can hear our unfiltered thoughts here! 

And go get some colored tights, I beg you. 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060176/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_blow%20up

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Blow-Up- I Say "No" and "Don't"

I don't care who you are, there't not one person that thinks Audrey Hepburn is plain and ordinary and in need of a makeover. Any yet, here we are! This movie really makes you suspend disbelief, and not just because it's a musical. 

Join us as we enter the world of high fashion in a way that only the French can do. And stay despite the weird weird age difference between Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. And please- think pink!! 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050419/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_funny%20face

Music: Cassette Deck by Basketcase 

Funny Face- Audrey Hepburn is NOT DOWDY

An un-researched and un-serious look at costume design in movies

Hang out with us while we chat about costume design in movies. We are both professional costume designers and makers from the theatre world who enjoy costumes in all media and love to talk, dissect, a

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Haute Set

Hang out with us while we chat about costume design in movies. We are both professional costume designers and makers from the theatre world who enjoy costumes in all media and love to talk, dissect, and appreciate all the fine work out there