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]

Book by Los Angeles County Museum of Art

  Featuring the most beloved costume designs from the past 100 years of Hollywood films, Hollywood Costume celebrates, for the very first time, the costume designer’s contribution to the telling of the cinematic story. Published in conjunction with an exhibition launched at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London that the New York Times called “extraordinary,” the book showcases the talents of renowned designers such as Adrian, Edith Head, and Sandy Powell, among many others, whose work spans the silent era to the Golden Age of Hollywood to the present day. Essays by a wide variety of leading scholars, archivists, and private collectors, as well as contributions by contemporary costume designers, actors, and directors, take a close look at the conventions of what is considered “costume” and the role of the designer in creating a film’s characters and helping to shape its narrative. With memorable wardrobe classics from The Tramp, Ben-Hur, Cleopatra, The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ocean’s Eleven, Sherlock Holmes, Avatar, and many more, Hollywood Costume is the ultimate volume for fashionistas and film lovers alike. Praise for Hollywood... [Read More]

Feather Angel Wings 43 x 27" (109.2 x 68.6 cm) White with Elastic Straps and halo included, 1 piece.

Turn your little kid into a big hero with this Jr. Firefighter Suit! The costume includes an adjustable bib overalls with pockets & reinforced knee patches and adjustable suspenders. Also included is a coat with hook and loop with zipper closure, pockets, authentic gauntlet cuffs, reinforced elbow patches & LOS ANGELES printed on the back of the coat. Striping has a reflective element to keep you safe in the

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Turn your little kid into a big hero with this Jr. Firefighter Suit! The costume includes an adjustable bib overalls with pockets & reinforced knee patches and adjustable suspenders. Also included is a coat with hook and loop with zipper closure, pockets, authentic gauntlet cuffs, reinforced elbow patches & LOS ANGELES printed on the back of the coat. Striping has a reflective element to keep you safe in the dark. Helmet not