December 29, 2008

Ten Fashion Forward Flicks
While you're enjoying some luxe time at home this holiday season, enjoy one or more of these classic films that put fashion at the forefront!

The Women (1939) Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford
The uni-named design wonder Adrian designed the chic costumes for this George Cukor classic.
Rear Window (1954) Grace Kelly, Jimmy Stewart
An Edith Head-designed masterpiece directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The V.I.P.s (1963) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton
Givenchy and Pierre Cardin clothed Liz in this highly stylized movie.
Blow Up (1966) Vanessa Redgrave, David Hemmings
The groovy '60's London threads were created by Jocelyn Rickards.
Bonnie & Clyde (1967) Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty
The very talented Theodora Van Runkle was the costume designer for this shoot 'em up.
The Great Gatsby (1974) Mia Farrow, Robert Redford
Theoni V. Aldredge designed the Roaring '20s look for this film about hedonistic aristocrats.
Foxy Brown (1974) Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas
Costume designer Ruthie West made sexy Pam Grier even sexier in this '70s blaxploitation film.
American Gigilo (1980) Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton
This is an ode to Giorgio Armani. Richard Gere never looked so good.
Out of Africa (1985) Meryl Streep, Robert Redford
This sweeping epic's wardrobe was designed by Milena Canonero.
Marie Antoinette (2006) Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman
Milena Canonero conceptualized the confectionary colors and over-the-top costumes in this avant garde period piece.










