Tag: film and tv
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Downton Abbey: A New Era of Fashioning Character Through Clothes
With the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in theaters, audiences can once again step into the Crawley family’s world. The series, which began in the shadow of the sinking of the Titanic and chronicled the seismic shifts of the First World War, has always been attentive to the ways social change and character Read more
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Downton Abbey: A Study in Character and Clothing
“Costumes can be read as easily as any text.” — Leigh Summers With the upcoming release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on September 12th, audiences will return once more to the Crawley Family’s impressive home for the final chapter of a story that began in the shadow of the sinking of the Titanic and Read more
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Nosferatu and the Gothic Revival
When the first stills from the 2024 Nosferatu remake were released, I was immediately captivated. The images hinted at some exquisitely rendered 1830s-inspired costumes — with their distinctive silhouettes and rich textures, they promised a feast for any lover of Gothic fashion history. Judging by the promotional photography alone, the costume department had clearly paid Read more