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9780762456611 English 0762456612 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 book'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., Marilyn Monroe made history by standing over a subway grating in a white pleated halter dress designed by William Travilla. Hubert de Givenchy immortalized the Little Black Dress with a single opening scene in "Breakfast at Tiffany s." A red nylon jacket signaled to audiences that James Dean was a "Rebel Without a Cause." For more than a century, costume designers have left indelible impressions on moviegoers minds. Yet until now, so little has been known about the designers themselves and their work to complement and enrich stories through fashion."Creating the Illusion" presents the history of fashion on film, showcasing not only classic moments from film favorites, 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 book s sixty-five designer profiles are Clare West, Howard Greer, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Travis Banton, Irene, Edith Head, Cecil Beaton, Bob Mackie, and Colleen Atwood. The designers stories are set against the backdrop of Hollywood: how they collaborated with great movie stars and filmmakers; how they maneuvered within the studio system; and how they came to design clothing that remains iconic decades after its first appearance. The array of films discussed and showcased through photos spans more than one hundred years, from draping Rudolph Valentino in exotic sheik dress to the legendary costuming of "Gone with the Wind, Alfred Hitchcock" thrillers, "Bonnie and Clyde, Reservoir Dogs," and beyond.This gloriously illustrated volume includes candid photos of the designers at work, portraits and wardrobe tests of stars in costume, and designer sketches. Drawing from archival material and dozens of new interviews with award-winning designers, authors Jay Jorgensen and Donald L. Scoggins offer a highly informative, lavish, and entertaining history of Hollywood costume design."
9780762456611 English 0762456612 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 book'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., Marilyn Monroe made history by standing over a subway grating in a white pleated halter dress designed by William Travilla. Hubert de Givenchy immortalized the Little Black Dress with a single opening scene in "Breakfast at Tiffany s." A red nylon jacket signaled to audiences that James Dean was a "Rebel Without a Cause." For more than a century, costume designers have left indelible impressions on moviegoers minds. Yet until now, so little has been known about the designers themselves and their work to complement and enrich stories through fashion."Creating the Illusion" presents the history of fashion on film, showcasing not only classic moments from film favorites, 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 book s sixty-five designer profiles are Clare West, Howard Greer, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Travis Banton, Irene, Edith Head, Cecil Beaton, Bob Mackie, and Colleen Atwood. The designers stories are set against the backdrop of Hollywood: how they collaborated with great movie stars and filmmakers; how they maneuvered within the studio system; and how they came to design clothing that remains iconic decades after its first appearance. The array of films discussed and showcased through photos spans more than one hundred years, from draping Rudolph Valentino in exotic sheik dress to the legendary costuming of "Gone with the Wind, Alfred Hitchcock" thrillers, "Bonnie and Clyde, Reservoir Dogs," and beyond.This gloriously illustrated volume includes candid photos of the designers at work, portraits and wardrobe tests of stars in costume, and designer sketches. Drawing from archival material and dozens of new interviews with award-winning designers, authors Jay Jorgensen and Donald L. Scoggins offer a highly informative, lavish, and entertaining history of Hollywood costume design."