Screen-worn Stars and Stripes costumes to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary...

Happy Fourth of July. To pay homage to America's 250th Anniversary I thought I'd search through my costume archives to find some looks inspired by the Stars and Stripes flag. Here are six star-spangled outfits from the big and small screen through the ages.

Sam Wilson Captain America: Brave New World movie costume

First up is the patriotic flight suit worn by Anthony Mackie as 'Sam Wilson' in 2025's Captain America: Brave New World movie and 2021's Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and was photographed at Hollywood's infamous El Capitan Theatre in February 2025.

The high-flying Avenger inherited the shield and uniform when his friend 'Steve Rogers' returned to the past and will next be seen leading a new super team in Avengers: Doomsday.

Steve Rogers Avengers: Endgame movie costumes

Next up are the various star-spangled Captain America uniforms worn by Chris Evans as the time-displaced Steve Rogers in Marvel Studios Avengers movie franchise.

This trio of heroic costumes were captured temporarily on display at the FIDM Museum in Downtown L.A. in February 2020.

John Walker U.S. Agent Thunderbolts movie costume

The third look is the 'U.S. Agent' costume worn by Wyatt Russell as 'John Walker', the disgraced new Captain America from the MCU's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series.

The actor sported this darker Stars and Stripes uniform in the Thunderbolts movie and it was photographed at the El Capitan Theatre in May 2025.

America Chavez movie costume

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Next is the outfit worn by Xochitl Gomez as the multiverse-hopping 'America Chavez' in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and it was photographed at the El Capitan Theatre in May during the film's theatrical release.

This MCU heroine lives up to her name by sporting this customized patriotic denim jacket, and even the portals she can create to travel to alternate realities are star-shaped.

Lynda Carter's 1970s TV Wonder Woman costume

The next patriotic look is the iconic 'Wonder Woman' costume worn by Lynda Carter in the DC Comics television series that ran from 1975 to 1979.

This classic superheroine costume was captured on display at the Warner Bros. Studios Backlot Tour Museum in June 2016.

Liberty Belle costume from TV's GLOW

And finally, the last red, white and blue costume is worn by Betty Gilpin as her alter-ego, 'Liberty Belle', in Netflix's 1980s-set wrestling dramedy, GLOW (Gorgeous Women of Wrestling).

This screen-worn costume and more were photographed temporarily on display at the FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Now let the hotdogs grill and the fireworks fly!

10 of my favourite screen-used costumes and props on display to bid a fond farewell...

After much soul-searching over the past few months during this pandemic I've decided to shutter my costumes and props blog and this will be my final post. Over the years I've really enjoyed sharing the screen-used costumes, props and vehicles I've discovered on my travels to cinemas, museums, expos and theme parks with you all. Sadly it's become financially unviable to sustain this blog, so enjoy this last collection of screen treasures that have special meaning to me before this blog is archived away.

Catwoman costume worn by Michelle Pfeiffer

in Batman Returns

Michelle Pfeiffer and her sewn-together, skin-tight catsuit and whip stole the show for me in 1992's Batman Returns, so I was thrilled to see one of her original latex costumes on display at Warner Bros. Studios VIP Museum in Burbank in July 2014.

If you're a cat lover and DC Comics fan, make sure you take a closer look at her Catwoman catsuit on display.

Wonder Woman costume worn by Lynda Carter

Also on display at the museum tour was this fabulous costume worn by Lynda Carter in the 1970s Wonder Woman TV show.

As a young gay boy growing up in the 70s I loved watching this superheroine twirl and twirl her way to victory and dispense justice every episode.

Silk Spectre II costume worn by Malin Akerman

and Nite Owl costume worn by Patrick Wilson

in Watchmen

Speaking of superheroes, these screen-worn movie costumes from Zack Snyder's 2009 movie adaptation of Watchmen were some of the first I saw in person after I'd moved to L.A. from the U.K. in March 2009.

Even more importantly, these cinematic treasures were exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood cinema out of reflective display cases and you could see them up close in glorious in 360° detail.

Captain America costumes worn by Chris Evans

in Avengers: Endgame

Meanwhile this trio of 'Captain America' uniforms featured in Avengers: Endgame were photographed at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum in February 2020.

I've always loved Chris Evans (and his ass) wrapped in red, white and blue Stars and Stripes in the Avengers movies and his own solo outings, it's a hard costume to translate from comic book page to big screen.

Sucker Punch movie costumes

Zack Snyder's 2011 action fantasy Sucker Punch set in a lunatic asylum may not have been the biggest success at the box office, but I did get to see these cool costumes worn by the cast on display at ArcLight Pasadena cinema before they were put behind reflective cases for the film's theatrical release.

These costumes designed by Michael Wilkinson were worn by Abbie Cornish as 'Sweet Pea', Vanessa Hudgens as 'Blondie', Emily Browning as 'Babydoll', Jena Malone as 'Rocket' and Jamie Chung as 'Amber'.

Mad Max: Fury Road movie costumes

To my surprise I loved the non-stop action of 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, especially Charlize Theron as the War Rig-driving 'Furiosa'.

Jenny Beavan won the Best Costume Design Oscar for her futuristic wasteland costumes and this duo of looks were display at L.A.'s FIDM Museum in February 2017.

Cruella de Vil flame dress worn by Glenn Close

in 102 Dalmatians

Speaking of Academy Award winners, and Anthony Powell scored the Oscar for Best Costume Design for his flamboyant 'Cruella de Vil' designs worn by Glenn Close in Disney's 2000 sequel, 102 Dalmatians.

I first saw this elaborate 'flame dress' on display at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley in July 2012 and then five years later at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim in July 2017.

Alice in Wonderland costumes

worn by Mia Wasikowska

2010's live-action Alice in Wonderland also scored the Best Costume Design Oscar for Colleen Atwood and these gorgeous dresses worn by Mia Wasikowska as the titular Lewis Carroll heroine were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood in October 2010 during awards season.

Grease Lightning 1946 Ford custom convertible from Grease

One of my favourite movies growing up was 1978's romantic musical Grease and so it was so cool to see the Grease Lightning dream car from the film on display at Hollywood's Madame Tussauds, courtesy of the Petersen Automotive Museum, in December 2012.

Tik-Tok clockwork robot costume

from Return to Oz

And finally, before the TikTok social media app craze, there was the wind-up clockwork robot, the 'Royal Army of Oz', in 1985's Return to Oz.

L. Frank Baum's 'Tik-Tok' character was brought to life by acrobat Michael Sundin squeezed inside the suit, voiced by Sean Barrett, with Tim Rose remotely-operating the head.

I loved this darker Oz fantasy sequel when I was a kid and so was excited to see this shiny suit of burnished copper on display at Disney's D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in August 2013.

Fans of the film can check out more costumes and props from Return to Oz on display.

As you can see I've come across some real wonders living in Hollywoodland and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

So here's to new adventures to come and in the immortal words of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - "Be good!".

Original Wonder Woman movie costumes on display...

In 2017's Wonder Woman, DC Comics Amazonian warrior princess smashed box office records, World War I German forces and the Greek god of war. Here's another look at some of the fantastic costumes from the film photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on February 6, 2018.

Costumes worn by Gal Gadot

as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman

In her first solo movie Gal Gadot wears Wonder Woman's iconic warrior costume and also this more modest outfit to blend in walking the streets of 1917 London.

Wonder Woman movie poster

Lindy Hemming is Costume Designer on the film directed by Patty Jenkins and you can also see more of her superheroic work with all these costumes from The Dark Knight trilogy.

Costume worn by Lucy Davis as Etta Candy

in Wonder Woman

In the movie 'Etta Candy' provides some comedy relief as Steve Trevor's secretary who helps Diana on her shopping excursion for new London attire.

Costume won by Chris Pine as Steve Trevor

in Wonder Woman

Chris Pine plays American pilot and spy, 'Steve Trevor', who escaping from his German pursuers crash lands in the ocean around the hidden island of Themyscira and is rescued from drowning in his plane by Wonder Woman.

Fans of the actor can also check out his Captain Kirk Star Trek movie costumes and his Prince Charming costume from Into the Woods.

Costume won by Connie Nielsen as Queen Hippolyta

in Wonder Woman

Connie Nielsen plays Diana's mother and the Amazon Queen of Themyscira, a fierce warrior and leader.

For another cool warrior woman look, make sure you also check out Robin Wright's Antiope costume from Wonder Woman on display.

Meanwhile fans of the actress can also enjoy Connie Nielsen's Gladiator film costumes on display.

Wonder Woman movie poster

Justice League movie costume exhibit...

DC's iconic superteam, the Justice League, finally make it to the big screen this November and to promote the comic book movie the ArcLight Hollywood cinema currently has this character exhibit on display in its foyer. I think these are pretty detailed promotional cinema statues and not actual costumes, but hopefully they will prove to be good for costume reference for fans, cosplayers and costumers in the future.

Justice League movie exhibit at ArcLight Hollywood cinema

Michael Wilkinson is Costume Designer on the movie which unites the DC universe's metahumans and crime-fighters 'Cyborg', 'The Flash', Wonder Woman', 'Batman' and 'Aquaman' (and most probably 'Superman' back from the dead too).

Justice League movie billboard

Replicas they may be, but it was still pretty cool to get a closer look at the cinematic designs for Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman.

Cyborg costume from Justice League

First glimpsed in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, in Justice League Ray Fisher plays the cybernetic metahuman 'Victor Stone/Cyborg'.

The Flash costume from Justice League

The Perks of Being a Wallflower's Ezra Miller brings the scarlet speedster 'Barry Allen/The Flash' to life on the big screen.

Wonder Woman costume from Justice League

After smashing box office records for solo superhero origin movies, Gal Gadot is back as 'Diana Prince' the Amazonian Wonder Woman.

Fans of the warrior princess can also check out these original movie costumes from Wonder Woman on display.

Batman costume from Justice League

In the film Ben Affleck reprises his role as billionaire 'Bruce Wayne' and the crime-fighting Caped Crusader.

Over the years The Dark Knight has had many Batsuits (and solo films), this is just one of the costumes he wears in Justice League, so be sure to check out all these other Batman movie costumes.

Aquaman costume from Justice League

Games of Thrones Jason Momoa stars as 'Arthur Curry/Aquaman', king of the undersea kingdom of Atlantis and ruler of Earth's oceans.

Here's hoping I'll get a chance to see the actual costumes from the movie on display in the future.

Justice League movie billboard