White Knight armour from Alice in Wonderland on display...

Hard to believe that its been over two years since Tim Burton's vision of Alice in Wonderland graced the big screen in Disney's live-action adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous and beloved literary character.

White Knight suit of armor from Alice in Wonderland

Here's the wonderfully intricate suit of armour worn by Mia Wasikowska as the titular 'Alice' for her battle with the Red Queen's forces and the fearsome Jabberwocky. This costume exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives was photographed on display at Disney Studios in Burbank, California on December 30, 2011.

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

Colleen Atwood won a prestigious Oscar for her costume designs in this 2010 movie, so be sure to check out more original costumes from Alice in Wonderland here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and props.

Personally I love the design of this lightweight 'White Knight' armour because on screen you wonder how someone as tiny as the actress could move so effortlessly in such a heavy suit of armor, but when you see it up close you realize it's all smoke and mirrors and this costume isn't really made from traditional metal at all. 

Alice in Wonderland's White Knight armour on display

If you are a fan of battle armour, you should check out these Terry English suits of armor from 1981's medieval fantasy Excalibur.

Alice in Wonderland movie poster

Cruella de Vil's dragon dress costume from 102 Dalmatians...

I've already had the good fortune to see this wonderfully detailed dragon dress, worn by Glenn Close as the infamous Disney villain 'Cruella de Vil' in the live-action 102 Dalmatians, on display at Disney's D23 Expo in 2011.

Cruella de Vil dragon dress worn by Glenn Close in 102 Dalmatians

On my most recent visit to Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank on December 30, 2011, I was able to take a closer look at the elaborate costume as I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of showbiz treasures that were exhibited at the Expo to really take everything in. As they say the devil's in the detail, or is that 'de Vil'.

Anthony Powell was responsible for Costume Design on Disney's live-action movie sequel from 2000, with Rosemary Burrows acting as Costume Supervisor.

Dragon muff and dress train detail

The embroidery detail on the dragon muff really is amazing, whilst on this occasion I was also able to glimpse a bit of the sequined dragon dress train (or is that tail?).

If you like this ornate dress, be sure to also check out Glenn Close's Cruella de Vil costume from 101 Dalmatians.

102 Dalmatians movie poster

Nora Walker dress worn by Sally Field in TV's Brothers & Sisters...

Brothers & Sisters ran for five seasons from 2006 to 2011 on ABC and starred Sally Field as 'Nora Walker', the matriarch of family who live in Pasadena, California, who finds out her husband was cheating on her when he died. The Walkers included three grown sons, plus two daughters and their families, plus illegitimate siblings from their dead father and a whole host of other secrets.

Dress worn by Sally Field as Nora Walker in Brothers & Sisters

This elegant dress worn by Sally Field on the show, which I believe may be from the fifth season of the TV drama, was photographed on display from the Walt Disney Archives at the Disney Studios in Burbank on December 30, 2011.

Brothers & Sisters TV poster

Bootstrap Bill costume from Pirates of the Caribbean on display...

In the second and third installments in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Stellan Skarsgard played 'Bootstrap Bill' or 'William Turner, Sr.', the father of Orlando Bloom's character.

Bootstrap Bill costume worn by Stellan Skarsgard

in Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3

Here's the barnacle encrusted costume the Flying Dutchman crew member wears in Dead Man' Chest and At World's End, on display at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank on December 30, 2011.

This costume was designed by Penny Rose and you can check out more of her costumes from Pirates of the Caribbean here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest movie poster

Betty White's Grandma Bunny outfit from You Again...

In the 2010 comedy You Again, Kristen Bell discovers the girl who made her life hell in high school is engaged to her brother. Betty White plays her 'Grandma Bunny' in the movie and this is the outfit she wears to the wedding party (which is also featured on the movie poster).

Wedding outfit worn by Betty White

as Grandma Bunny in You Again

This costume from The Walt Disney Archives was designed by Genevieve Tyrrell and was photographed on display at Disney Studios in Burbank on December 30, 2011.

Be sure to also check out another outfit worn by Betty White in the movie, plus Kristen Bell's Gators mascot costume from You Again.

You Again movie poster

Autographed scrubs from General Hospital on display...

Included in the Walt Disney Archives costume exhibit on my recent visit were these hospital scrubs autographed by the cast of ABC's long running and only remaining daytime soap, General Hospital.

Scrubs signed by the cast of General Hospital

General Hospital became the oldest American daytime soap in 2010 when rival As the World Turns came to an end.

These scrubs which are signed by the likes of Rachel Ames, Anthony Geary, John Ingle, Billy Warlock, Jacklyn Zeman, Linda Dano, Leslie Charleson and more cast members, were photographed on display at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California on December 30, 2011.

TV and movie costumes on display from the Walt Disney Archives...

At the very end of 2011, I was fortunate to pop onto the Disney Studio lot in Burbank, California to check out the latest costumes on display from the Walt Disney Archives.

Original TV and movie treasures from the Walt Disney Archives

Included in the exhibit in the lobby of the Frank G. Wells building on December 30, were outfits featured in popular ABC television shows and Disney films.

The reflection of the sun on the cases doesn't always make it possible to get great images of the displays, so you can also check out these costumes and props from Disney's Secretariat on display at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema.

Costumes worn by John Malkovich and Diane Lane in Secretariat

I've previously seen some of the other costumes on display at Disney's D23 Expo, but it was nice to get a closer look at them again, plus see some new additions I'd never glimpsed before in person.

Stay tuned in the days to come for more photos of these costumes, including:

Mia Wasikowska's White Knight battle armour from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland

Betty White's Grandma Bunny wedding outfit from You Again

Hospital scrubs autographed by the cast of ABC's General Hospital soap

Bootstrap Bill costume worn by Stellan Skarsgard in Pirates of the Caribbean

Dress worn by Sally Field as Nora Walker in ABC's family drama series Brothers & Sisters

Glenn Close's Cruella de Vil dragon dress costume from the live-action 102 Dalmatians

If you're a die-hard Disney fan you won't want to miss them.

The Magic of Millinery (or hats from Disney movies) - Part three...

Following a recent visit to Walt Disney Studios HQ in Burbank, California, here's a third installment of classic hats being showcased from Disney's millinery archives.

Boss Tweed's fire helmet worn by Jim Broadbent

in Gangs of New York

First up is this impressive fire helmet from 2002's Gangs of New York set in the mid-19th century and worn by Jim Broadbent as 'Boss Tweed'.

Gangs of New York movie poster

Next up is a Leprechaun crown from 1959's Darby O'Gill and the Little People worn by Jimmy O'Dea as 'King Brian'.

Leprechaun crown from Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Darby O'Gill and the Little People movie poster

The next famous hat was worn by Wallace Shawn as 'Ezra' in 2003's The Haunted Mansion comedy, based on Disney's popular theme park attraction of the same name, starring Eddie Murphy.

Top hat worn by Wallace Shawn in The Haunted Mansion

The Haunted Mansion movie poster

The next two ladies hats are worn by Louise Lombard as 'Lady Anne Davenport' in 2004's Hidalgo, which is set in 1890 in Arabia.

Ladies hats worn by Louise Lombard in Hidalgo

Hidalgo movie poster

From the world of TV, this sun hat was worn by Jennifer Garner in one of her many disguises as undercover CIA operative 'Sydney Bristow' in the action and espionage series Alias, which ran for five seasons from 2001 to 2006.

Sun hat worn by Jennifer Garner in Alias

Alias TV poster

Another famous hat from the land of television is this cowboy hat worn in The Adventures of Spin and Marty from 1955.

Triple-R cowboy hat worn in The Adventures of Spin and Marty

Spin and Marty magazine cover

Included in the millinery display were two miniature hats that once featured in Walt Disney's 'Granny's Cabin' diorama, which was an eight foot long miniature replica of a Midwest pioneer farm home reproduced from Disney's 1948 movie So Dear To My Heart, somewhere at the end of 1950.

Miniature hats from Walt Disney's Granny's Cabin

The miniature model was apparently originally exhibited at the Festival of California Living at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium in L.A. in November and December 1952.

The penultimate hat in this selection was worn by 'Sam the Eagle', an audio-animatronic bald-eagle who was the Master of Ceremony within Disneyland's 'America Sings' theme park attraction in Anaheim, California from 1974 to 1988.

Eagle Sam's hat from Disneyland's America Sings attraction

Sam the Eagle was voiced by American actor, writer and folk music singer Burl Ives.

America Sings record sleeve

Finally, I think you'd agree that no Disney hat collection would be complete without a set of 'Mouse Ears'. This particular pair were worn by Jimmie Dodd as the host and head 'Mouseketeer' of the Mickey Mouse Club from 1955 to 1959.

Jimmie Dodd's Mouse Ears from the Mickey Mouse Club

I hope you've enjoyed this collection of famous headwear, be sure to check out other Disney movie hats, caps, helmets and crowns in Part One and Part Two of the Magic of Millinery.