Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans costumes from Beauty and The Beast on display...

2017's live-action version of Beauty and the Beast scored $1.264 billion at the global box office for Disney, with Emma Watson bringing the book-loving 'Belle' to the big screen, Dan Stevens portraying the monstrous, cursed 'Beast' with a sensitive soul and Luke Evans playing Belle's cocky suitor, 'Gaston'.

Belle costumes worn by Emma Watson

in Beauty and the Beast

This collection of costumes from the movie based on the beloved 1991 animated feature was photographed on display at Disney's D23 Expo on August 23, 2019, part of the Walt Disney Archives Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibit.

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Jacqueline Durran was Oscar nominated for her work on the film directed by Bill Condon and you can see more of her costume designs from Beauty and the Beast on display around the film's theatrical release.

Gaston costume worn by Luke Evans

and Beast costume worn by Dan Stevens

in Beauty and the Beast

In the musical romantic fantasy film, Luke Evans seemed to relish playing the narcissistic and arrogant hunter and veteran of the French Royal Army.

Fans of the actor can also check out his film costume from Dracula Untold and his costume from The Alienist TV series on display.

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Fantastical Fashions at Disney's D23 Expo 2017 - Part two...

As well as looking forward to future films, TV shows, toys, games and theme park attractions, Disney was also celebrating the past at this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California on July 14, 2017, with a fabulous collection of Fantastical Fashions from classic and recent live-action movies.

Disney film costumes and gowns at the Fantastical Fashions exhibit

at D23 Expo 2017

In addition to original Maleficent, Red Queen and Cruella de Vil costumes, the Disney Archives exhibit also had 'Belle's' yellow dress from 2017's Beauty and the Beast, 2015's 'Cinderella' ballgown and 'Giselle's' wedding dress from 2007's Enchanted.

Fairytale wedding gown worn by Amy Adams

as Giselle in Enchanted

2007's Enchanted lovingly spoofed Disney's fairytale princesses and saw Amy Adam's 'Giselle' magically transported form her animated world to real life New York City wearing this fabulously over-the-top fairytale wedding dress.

Fans of the romantic comedy directed by Kevin Lima can also check out these other cool film costumes from Enchanted designed by Mona May on display, whilst admirers of Amy Adams can also check out these other movie costumes worn by the actress in recent years in films such as American Hustle, Nocturnal Animals, Julie & Julia, Batman v Superman and more besides.

Yellow dress worn by Emma Watson as Belle

in Beauty and the Beast

This year Emma Watson brought the book-loving 'Belle' to life in the Beauty and the Beast live-action spectacle in which she wore this ballgown to dance with Dan Stevens cursed French prince.

Fans of the fairytale romance directed by Bill Condon can also enjoy all these other Jacqueline Durrant-designed film costumes from Beauty and the Beast.

Blue ballgown worn by Lily James in Cinderella

In 2015 Lily James brought the rags-to-riches 'Ella' to life in Kenneth Branagh's lavish live-action Disney adaptation and wore this glittering fairytale blue ballgown, adorned with butterflies, to dance with the Prince before the clock struck twelve.

If you love this voluminous gown, be sure to check out more fabulous Oscar-nominated film costumes from Cinderella designed by Sandy Powell on display at other exhibitions.

I may have seen these three gowns on display on previous occasions, but they're still a delight to see in person out of reflective cases to see the craftsmanship and elaborate designs up close.

Lumiere, Plumette and Cogswoth movie costumes from Disney's Beauty and the Beast display...

In recent years Disney has successfully translated some of its animated classics to the big screen with Cinderella, Maleficent and The Jungle Book, and next it's the turn of Beauty and the Beast to get the live-action fairytale reimagining with Emma Watson playing 'Belle' who falls in love with and rescues Dan Stevens cursed prince 'Beast'.

Original costumes from Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast

Yesterday I shared with you Costume Designer Jacqueline Durrant's Belle and the Beast live-action movie costumes and today it's time to shine a spotlight on the 18th century inspired costumes of popular supporting characters like 'Lumière', 'Plumette' and Cogsworth'.

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In addition to the human character costumes this exhibit at ArcLight Pasadena cinema on December 21, 2016, also had their prop counterparts, with Sarah Greenwood being Production Designer of the lavish sets and look of this live-action spectacle.

Lumière costume worn by Ewan McGregor
in Beauty and the Beast

In the live-action movie Ewan McGregor voices the friendly CGI candelabra servant of the enchanted Beast who was once human and was similarly cursed.

Fans of the Scottish actor can also check out his film costume from American Pastoral.

Plumette costume worn by Gugu Mbatha-Raw

in Beauty and the Beast

In 1991's animated classic Lumière's girlfriend was called 'Fifi', but in this live-action remake the flirtatious feather duster is called 'Plumette' and is played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

Cogsworth costume worn by Ian McKellen

in Beauty and the Beast

In the new movie directed by Bill Condon, Ian McKellen voices and plays the enchanted timepiece 'Cogsworth', and it was fun to see this ornate clock prop on display alongside the costume.

Fans of the acclaimed actor can also check out his Gandalf costume from The Hobbit movies on display.

Now let the countdown to March 2017 begin.

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