Dinner at Eight, 1933. Costume designer: Adrian
Gilda, 1946. Costume designer: Jean Louis
A Place in the Sun, 1951. Costume designer: Edith Head
Niagara, 1953. Costume designer: Dorothy Jeakins
Sabrina, 1954. Costume designer: Edith Head
Cat on A Hot Tin Roof, 1958. Costume designer: Helen Rose
Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961. Costume designer: GivenchyWhile researching the divine white dress Elizabeth Taylor wore in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof I came across 'Send in the Gowns, Freddie Leiba, 22 seminal film frocks that bewitched the world', by Robin Sayers on latimesmagazine.com. Sure enough Elizabeth is there in that amazing white silk dress by Helen Rose. I've uploaded my favourites but for more go to http://www.latimesmagazine.com/2010/02/send-in-the-gowns.html
There are also some fascinating details about each dress.
Would love to hear what your favourite film dress is.
Ooh, thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeletei don't have a favourite for two reasons: my knowledge of classic films is shallow and there're too many beautiful ones to name! i dunno why but i thought of hepburn's ball gown in my fair lady and knightley's green gem in atonement.
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