Suffragette movie costumes on display...

With Hillary Clinton running to be the first female U.S. President and candidates like Donald Trump frequently making despicable comments about women (and frankly everything else), there's never been a better time to acknowledge the courage that the Suffragettes showed and the importance of securing equal voting rights for women in Britain in the early 20th century. Now more than ever, every vote counts if you want your say.

Original Suffragette film costumes on display

at the FIDM Museum L.A.

This trio of costumes from the historical movie were deigned by Jane Petrie and were photographed on display at the FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. on February 12, 2016.

Fortunately I'd already glimpsed two of these Suffragette film costumes exhibited behind reflective display cases at the ArcLight Hollywood cinema last October, but it was nice to see them so brilliantly displayed out in the open with an extra costume worn by Meryl Streep in the movie.

Costume worn by Carey Mulligan

as Maud Watts in Suffragette

This collection of costumes wonderfully shows the diversity of the women who fought for the right to vote, they came from all walks of life, from factory worker to high society, old and young, mothers, daughters and sisters.

In the movie Carey Mulligan plays a 24-year-old laundry worker who becomes caught up in the Suffragette movement.

If you're a fan of period dramas, be sure to also check out Carey Mulligan's Far From the Madding Crowd movie costume.

Costume worn by Meryl Streep

as Emmeline Pankhurst in Suffragette

In the movie the pivotal role of leader of the British Suffragette movement, 'Emmeline Pankhurst', is played by Meryl Streep.

Not stranger to playing iconic figures, if you're a fan of the talented actress be sure to also check out these Margaret Thatcher costumes from The Iron Lady, this Julia Child movie costume from Julie & Julia and these Witch costumes from Disney's Into the Woods.

Costume worn by Helena Bonham Carter

as Edith Ellyn in Suffragette

If you like Helena Bonham Carter's 'Votes for Women' Suffragette outfit, be sure to also check out the equally iconic Mrs. Winifred Banks costume from Mary Poppins on display.

Stay tuned in the coming days for even more fantastic examples of film wardrobe on display at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum annual motion picture costume design exhibition (which runs until the end of April 2016 and is free to the public).

Suffragette movie poster

Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter costumes from Suffragette on display...

With pay inequality for women in Hollywood (and the workplace) being a hot topic at the moment, Suffragette seems like a timely film to grace the big screen. Inspired by true events, the film follows Carey Mulligan's 'Maud Watts', a working wife and mother, who fought alongside other women from all walks of life for the right to vote in early 20th century Britain, including protests, chaining themselves to railings, going on hunger strikes and being arrested.

Original Suffragette movie costumes on display

These costumes designed by Jane Petrie from the period movie directed by Sarah Gavron, were on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema to publicise the forthcoming feature film and were photographed on October 13, 2015.

Costume worn by Carey Mulligan
as Maud Watts in Suffragette

No stranger to period dramas, you can also check out Carey Mulligan's Far From The Madding Crowd movie costume on display from earlier this year.

Costume worn by Helena Bonham Carter

as Edith Ellyn in Suffragette

In the film Helena Bonham Carter stars as a radical women's rights activist, whilst Meryl Streep plays the infamous suffragette, 'Emmeline Pankhurst'.

If you like her 'Votes for Women' costume, be sure to compare it to Glynis Johns Mrs. Winifred Banks costume from Mary Poppins on display.

Plus if you're a fan of the actress, you may also want to take a look at her Queen Elizabeth costume from The King's Speech, her Western gown from The Lone Ranger, her magical Fairy Godmother gown from Cinderella and even her Bellatrix Lestrange costume from Harry Potter.

Suffragette movie poster