With costume exhibits scarce in Los Angeles of late and a house remodel preventing me attending recent conventions, I thought I'd reminisce through my wardrobe department archives and shine a spotlight on some screen-worn looks for the summer (especially as temperature are in excess of 105° here in scorching Palm Springs). Here's a collection of cool of summery costumes from the big and small screen.
Miriam "Midge" Maisel costume worn by Rachel Brosnahan
in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
First up is one of Rachel Brosnahan's 'Midge Maisel' costumes from the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from her time holidaying in the Catskills with her family.
Donna Zakowska was Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Period Costumes for this sophomore season of the Amazon Prime Video series.
Moondog costume worn by Matthew McConaughey
in The Beach Bum
Next up is one of the "cool dude" costumes worn by Matthew McConaughey as 'Moondog' in the stoner comedy, The Beach Bum.
Heidi Givens was Costume Designer on the movie from 2019 directed by Harmony Korine.
Mary Poppins costume worn by Emily Blunt
in Mary Poppins Returns
In 2018 Emily Blunt brought 'Mary Poppins' back to the big screen and was off to the races in this Royal Doulton Bowl costume.
Sandy Powell was Oscar-nominated for her costume designs on this family-friendly musical movie sequel.
Screen-worn La La Land movie costumes
These summer party dresses were worn by Emma Stone, Callie Hernandez and Sonoya Mizuno in director Damian Chazelle's 2016 romantic musical, La La Land.
Mary Zophres was the Oscar-nominated Costume Designer on the modern day musical.
Shelley costume worn by Gemma Chan
in Don't Worry Darling
Gemma Chan wore this resort wear dress as 'Shelley' in the 2022 psychological thriller, Don't Worry Darling.
In the film directed by Olivia Wilde, she plays the housewife of the enigmatic leader of a 1950s fictional desert town named Victory (filmed around the corner from me here in Palm Springs).
Arianne Phillips was the Costume Designer on this retro-styled movie with a twist.
Celia Foote costume worn by Jessica Chastain
in The Help
Jessica Chastain was keeping cool in the summer heat down in Jackson, Mississippi as ostracized housewife 'Celia Rae Foote' in 2011's The Help movie adaptation.
Sharen Davis was Costume Designer on this film set in America's Deep South in the 1960s.
Billie Jean King costume worn by Emma Stone
in Battle of the Sexes
Summer is a time for playing tennis (or is everyone switching to pickleball these days?), so here's the sporty look Emma Stone wore as tennis legend Billie Jean King in the 2017 biopic, Battle of the Sexes.
Mary Zophres was Costume Designer on the film set in the 1970s which recounts the true story of the televised tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and misogynistic self promoter, Bobby Riggs.
Venetia Catton costume worn by Alison Oliver
in Saltburn
In director Emerald Fennell's dark comedy thriller, Saltburn, Alison Oliver wore this sexy summer dress as the aristocratic party girl 'Venetia Catton' for a Midsummer Night's Dream Party.
Sophie Canale was Costume Designer on the 2023 movie primarily set at wealthy and eccentric English family's country house called Saltburn.
Emily Cooper costume worn by Lily Collins
in Emily in Paris
In the sophomore season of Netflix's romantic comedy series, Emily in Paris, Lily Collins was looking chic for the summer in this red heart adorned outfit.
Marilyn Fitoussi was Costume Designer on the show set in one of the world's fashion capitals, Paris, France.
Ken costume worn by Ryan Gosling
in Barbie
Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran was nominated for an Academy Award for her designs on the movie.
I hope you've enjoyed this little trip down memory lane and let's hope that more new costume exhibits are on the horizon.
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