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 clot... [Read More]

They'll become one of the most legendary Rebel Alliance leaders in this officially licensed Disney and Star Wars : Forces of Destiny, Leia Organa costume. Based on Disney's mini series featuring the women from a galaxy far far away; this long sleeve white costume jumpsuit features a printed design; attached ivory quilt pattered foam vest on top and attached boot top shoe covers on legs with open bottom to allow for easy shoe on and off during wear. Pair with other officially licensed Forces of Destiny costumes for group dress up fun! Includes one-piece jumpsuit with attached vest and boot tops; shoes sold separately. Family-owned, family-focused, and based in New York since 1950. As the world's largest designer and manufacturer of costumes Rubie's brings fun and fantasy to dress-up. Offering everything from full mascot suits to masks and wigs, from deluxe licensed costumes to simple starter pieces, from costume shoes to character make-up, and so much more. Rubie's promotes safety in dress-up, so you can relax and have a great time while looking the part. Look to Rubie's for every costume occasion and season: Halloween, Christmas, Mardi Gras, Easter, and all occasions in-between.... [Read More]

2019 SCIBA Book Award Winner for BiographyOne of Booklist’s 10 Best Art Books of the YearThe Los Angeles Times BestsellerA PureWow “Book We Can’t Wait to Read in 2019”A Bustle Nonfiction Book Coming Out In 2019 To Start Getting Excited AboutThe Lady from the Black Lagoon uncovers the life and work of Milicent Patrick—one of Disney’s first female animators and the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood’s classic movie monstersAs a teenager, Mallory O’Meara was thrilled to discover that one of her favorite movies, Creature from the Black Lagoon, featured a monster designed by a woman, Milicent Patrick. But for someone who should have been hailed as a pioneer in the genre, there was little information available. For, as O’Meara soon discovered, Patrick’s contribution had been claimed by a jealous male colleague, her career had been cut short and she soon after had disappeared from film history. No one even knew if she was still alive.As a young woman working in the horror film industry, O’Meara set out to right the wrong, and in the process discovered the full, fascinating story of an ambitious, artistic woman ahead of her time. Patrick’s contribution... [Read More]

All About Eve. Funny Face. Sunset Blvd. Rear Window. Sabrina. A Place in the Sun. The Ten Commandments. Scores of iconic films of the last century had one thing in common: costume designer Edith Head (1897–1981). She racked up an unprecedented 35 Oscar nods and 400 film credits over the course of a fifty-year career.Never before has the account of Hollywood's most influential designer been so thoroughly revealed—because never before have the Edith Head Archives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences been tapped. This unprecedented access allows this book to be a one-of-a-kind survey, bringing together a spectacular collection of rare and never-before-seen sketches, costume test shots, behind-the- scenes photos, and ephemera.

This is the autobiography of Amy Brissler, who was a costume designer in Hollywood for movie and TV stars from late 1930's to late 1970's. She tells interesting anecdotes and personal insights of many famous Hollywood stars. She began life on a farm in Tennessee, the daughter and granddaughter of well-known traveling show people. Her father fell in love with Amy's mother at first sight (at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville), carried her off and married her within weeks. Amy began sewing at age five. Circumstances led her to Akron, Ohio, where she began sewing for a living. She eventually made her way to Hollywood to follow her dream.

Set in the glamour of the 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of the British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock's life until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by the scariest curse of all…love. And so begins a Gothic Romance of twists, turns and power struggles of "pure, delicious pleasure"* that is "devilishly funny and luxuriantly sensuous."** * Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN ** Dana Stevens, SLATE

Celebrate the imagination, passion, and attention to detail invested in each Disney costume within this gorgeous coffee table book! The elegant and adventurous array of dresses, uniforms, and other attire is a feast for the eyes and a fascinating examination of pure craft and of the brilliant, creative minds behind it. The collection begins with a summation of the costumes created for Disney animation, early live action, and television, along with show wardrobes sported at the Disney Parks by Audio-Animatronics figures and Cast Members. The next section details a timeless case study: Cinderella's ball gown. A diverse group of designers has been called upon over the years to address and improvise the creative and practical needs each time the fairy tale Cinderella has been reimagined. Each project has brought with it inherent cultural challenges when bringing a familiar and beloved tale to life again and again, and all have yielded stunning and distinct results. At last, the full galleries (organized by the character archetypes of heroes and villains, and those complex, always interesting, "spaces between") showcase costumes across more than thirty Disney films. At each turn, this v... [Read More]

Attend the ball, or even the Halloween party looking your very best in this costume. Whether your daughter is a queen or a princess at heart, this costume without a doubt makes her look like that, and turns imagination into reality. Look absolutely wonderful, and like actual royalty at the party, and watch as others fall in love with this elegant

Size: LColor: RedsMaterial: PolyesterStyle: Complete OutfitTheme: Spiderman

Calling all ye fair maidens! Enjoy this Halloween wearing this fun and lovely Medieval Lady Costume. It includes a poly-cotton blend veil, a dress, a corded belt and a hat with fur trim for a complete look that will have you ruling your court in style. Whether you are hosting a party or attending a costumed event, you will surely impress all of your friends with this Medieval adult