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Hollywood Costume Design: The Complete History of Fashion on Film
Hollywood Costume Design The Complete History of Fashion on Film Author:Jay Jorgensen, Donald L. Scoggins In partnership with Turner Classic Movies, Hollywood Costume Design presents the history of fashion on film, showcasing not only those classic moments we all remember from our favorite movies, but a host of untold stories about the creative talent working behind the scenes to dress the stars from the silent era to the present day. — Among the boo... more »k?s 100 designer profiles are Howard Greer, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Travis Banton, Edith Head, Cecil Beaton, Colleen Atwood, and Sandy Powell. The designers? stories are set against the backdrop of Hollywood: how they dealt with great movie stars; how they maneuvered within the studio system; and how they came to design clothing that is still iconic and influential to this day.
Films discussed include: Pandora?s Box, Rear Window, The Thomas Crown Affair, Bonnie and Clyde, Barbarella, Annie Hall, Taxi Driver, Blade Runner, Clueless, Reservoir Dogs, and much more.
This gloriously illustrated book includes candid photos of the designers at work, portraits and wardrobe tests of stars in costume, designer sketches, documents, letters, and photos of the costumes themselves. Drawing from archival material and new interviews conducted with Oscar-winning designers, author Jay Jorgensen offers a highly informative, lavish, and entertaining history of Hollywood costume design.« less