10 screen-worn costumes cool for the summer...

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

In director Greta Gerwig's box office smash of summer 2023, Barbie, Ryan Gosling plays the titular iconic doll's wannabe boyfriend 'Ken' and his job is "beach".

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.

The Iron Claw movie costumes on display...

Director Sean Durkin's 2023 biographical sports drama, The Iron Claw, is based on a true story about the Von Erich, a family of professional wrestlers who are seemingly cursed by constant tragedy - deaths, accidents and suicide. The biopic follows the sons of wrestling company owner, Fritz Von Erich, as they struggle to achieve the success they were groomed for from 1979 to the early 1990s. Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons star as the brothers Kevin, Kerry, David and Mike Von Erich. In the film Aaron Dean Eisenberg plays 'Ric Flair' the pro-wrestler also known as 'Nature Boy', regarded as one of the best of all-time and known for his flamboyant personality and extravagant robes.

Kerry Von Erich costume worn by Jeremy Allen White,

Ric Flair costume worn by Aaron Dean Eisenberg and

David Von Erich costume worn by Harris Dickinson

in The Iron Claw

This trio of flashy professional wrestling costumes were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s ASU FIDM Museum on March 5, 2024.

Jennifer Starzyk is Costume Designer on the sports biopic alongside Assistant Costume Designer Aileen Abercrombie and Costume Supervisor Michael Russell.

For even more flamboyant wrestling costumes, make sure you check out these women's wrestling costumes from GLOW and Mickey Rourke's costume from The Wrestler on display.

The Iron Claw movie poster

Saltburn movie costumes worn by Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Alison Oliver on display...

In Saltburn, Barry Keoghan stars as 'Oliver Quick', a seemingly shy and awkward Oxford University student who finds himself drawn into the world of his charming and aristocratic classmate, 'Felix Catton' (Jacob Elordi). When Felix invites Oliver to stay at his eccentric wealthy family at their estate for the summer, a series of horrifying and unsettling events befall them, making you wonder if Oliver is as innocent as he seems.

Screen-worn Saltburn movie costumes

This trio of costumes for film's Midsummer Night's Dream Party were photographed on display at ASU FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. on March 5, 2024.

Sophie Canale is Costume Designer on writer and director Emerald Fennell's movie, with Charlotte-Rose Armstrong Assistant Costume Designer and Claudia Sarbu Costume Supervisor.

Oliver Quick Midsummer Night's Dream Party costume

worn by Barry Keoghan in Saltburn

I love Oliver's Midsummer Night's Dream Party suit that he wears for his birthday with its leafy and hidden moth embroidery, gold acorn buttons and moth necklace (maybe symbolizing being drawn like a moth to a flame in Felix's orbit). Shame that the reindeer antlers are not included with the costume display.

Saltburn movie poster

Barry Koeghan fans can also check out his Druig movie costume from Marvel Studios Eternals and his Dunkirk movie costume on display.

Felix Catton Midsummer Night's Dream Party costume

worn by Jacob Elordi in Saltburn

Felix's party costume is designed to be simple (in fact they are simple store-bought wings and spray-painted gold), because he has discovered Oliver has lied to him and doesn't want to make an effort for his birthday. 

Venetia Catton Midsummer Night's Dream Party costume

worn by Alison Oliver in Saltburn

I love this show-stopper of a spider's web party dress worn by Alison Oliver as Felix's sister, 'Venetia Catton', with its chain and tiny crystal design, symbolizing the web of lies surrounding Oliver and her family.

You can see more of Sophie Canale's design work with these sophomore season Bridgerton costumes on display.

Saltburn movie poster