Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara costumes from Carol on display...

I love this time of year in L.A., it's when all the Oscar hopefuls start coming out of the woodwork and studios try and support their films however they can, like for example with movie costume exhibits at flagship Hollywood cinemas. Here's a wonderful collection of film fashion from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara's new film, Carol, on display at ArcLight Hollywood on November 17, 2015.

Original film costumes from Carol on display

These wardrobe pieces worn by the two actresses in the film set in the 1950s New York were also accompanied by concept sketches by Oscar-winning Costume Designer Sandy Powell, which was a lovely touch.

You can also check out her Academy Award-nominated costumes from The Tempest and costumes from Hugo on this blog, plus she's also worked with Cate Blanchett before on Disney's live-action Cinderella movie costumes.

Carol movie poster

In director Todd Haynes adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed 1952 novel, The Price of Salt, two women from very different backgrounds are drawn to one another in an expected love affair in 1950s New York.

Costumes worn by Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird

In the movie Cate Blanchett plays 'Carol Aird', a housewife and mother trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage, who meets and falls in love with Rooney Mara's 'Therese Belivet', a twenty-something Manhattan department store clerk dreaming of a better life. As they say, the course of true love never did run smooth and 1950s America was a much more complicated and dangerous place for lesbians lovers.

Costumes worn by Rooney Mara as Therese Belivet in Carol

If you're a fan of Cate Blanchett, be sure to also check out her Marion Loxley costume from Robin Hood, her gown from Elizabeth: The Golden Age and her Evil Stepmother dress from Cinderella.

Just like The Danish Girl, it's nice to see more quality, thoughtful LGBT-themed movies produced by Hollywood and I'm looking forward to seeing Carol on the big screen.

Carol movie poster

Oscar-nominated Carol film costumes on display...

This awards season Costume Designer Sandy Powell has double the chance of winning another Oscar, as she's nominated for both her designs in Cinderella and Carol (the second time in her career this has happened). The British designer has already won three Academy Awards, for Shakespeare in Love, The Aviator and The Young Victoria (and she's now been nominated twelve times), so can she take home another golden statue to add to her collection on February 28, 2016.

Original movie costumes from Carol

Carol is a Lesbian love story set in 1950s New York and is based on the groundbreaking 1952 romance novel originally called The Price of Salt, by Patricia Highsmith.

Cate Blanchett stars as the titular 'Carol Aird', a glamorous woman going through a difficult divorce who falls for a department store assistant and aspiring photographer, 'Therese Belivet' (played by Rooney Mara). Things become complicated when her husband tries to withhold custody of their daughter when he learns of his wife's affair and threatens to expose her homosexuality.

Having now seen the movie, it's wonderful to see these costumes again up close, from all angles, and out from behind a reflective display case. Now I can especially appreciate the progression in styles for Rooney Mara's 'Therese' (presented on the shorter mannequins), from when she first meets Carol and wears her comfy coat and tartan beret, to her more sophisticated work skirt suit.




These four outfits were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on February 12, and will be there along with a multitude of other costumes from the past year in film as part of a free exhibition, until April 30, 2016.

You could also see these Carol movie costumes at the ArcLight Hollywood cinema last November, when they were accompanied by concept sketches from the designer.

Let's wait and see if Sandy Powell can win a fourth Oscar at the 88th Academy Awards this coming Sunday.

Carol movie poster

10 screen-worn costumes to keep you warm these cold winter months...

With the nights drawing in and temperatures plunging as we rush headfirst into the Holidays I thought it would be fun to share a collection of screen-used cosy costumes from the big and small screen to warm your heart. Enjoy this eclectic collection of warming wardrobe treasures from the worlds of fantasy, biopics, westerns, period drama and more.

Jon Snow costume worn by Kit Harington

in Game of Thrones

First up is Kit Harington's 'Jon Snow' costume from the seventh season of television's epic fantasy drama, Game of Thrones.

Michele Clapton was the Emmy-winning Costume Designer on the series, so as "winter is coming", be sure to check out more Game of Thrones costumes on display.

Hugh Glass costume worn by Leonardo DiCaprio

in The Revenant

Next up is Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Hugh Glass' costume from 2015's Frontier revenge drama, The Revenant.

Jacqueline West was Oscar-nominated for her Costume Design on this movie, so be sure to check out more screen-used costumes from The Revenant.

Elton John costume worn by Taron Egerton

in Rocketman

This pimp fur coat looks like it kept Taron Egerton snug as 'Elton John' in the 2019 movie biopic, Rocketman.

Julian Day is Costume Designer on the movie charting Elton John's early life and iconic music career, so be sure to check out more Rocketman film costumes on display.

Carol Aird costume worn by Cate Blanchett

in Carol

Cate Blanchett was looking luxurious in her fur coat for her period lesbian love story, Carol, based on Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt novel.

Sandy Powell was Oscar-nominated for her designs on this 2015 movie, so be sure to check out more Carol movie costumes.

Princess Margaret costume worn by Vanessa Kirby

in The Crown

Vanessa Kirby's 'Princess Margaret' was keeping warm in her day coat to combat the inclement British weather in Netflix's historical royal drama, The Crown.

Jane Petrie is Costume Designer on the sophomore season, so be if you're a fan of the regal drama take a closer look at these costumes from The Crown on display.

Daisy Domergue costume worn by Jennifer Jason Leigh

in The Hateful Eight

Jennifer Jason Leigh was wrapped up warm to survive the snowy wilds of post-Civil War Wyoming as 'Daisy Domergue' in Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight.

Courtney Hoffman is Costume Designer on the 2015 mystery Western and you can take a closer look at more of her costume designs from The Hateful Eight on display.

Cruella de Vil costume worn by Glenn Close

in 101 Dalmatians

Glenn Close brought the fur-loving fashionista and Disney villain, 'Cruella de Vil', to life in the 1996 live-action version of 101 Dalmatians. Zebra print is so on trend.

Anthony Powell is Costume Designer for the Disney movie and fans of the character can also enjoy all these other screen-worn Cruella de Vil costumes.

Maleficent costume worn by Angelina Jolie

in Maleficent

And speaking of Disney villains, 2014's live-action Maleficent reimagined the dark fairy from Sleeping Beauty with a horned Angelina Jolie enveloped in this fur-trimmed cloak in the movie.

Anna B. Sheppard was Oscar-nominated for her costume designs on the fantasy fairytale, so be sure to check out more Maleficent movie costumes on display.

Mary Poppins costume worn by Emily Blunt

in Mary Poppins Returns

Emily Blunt was looking prim, proper and prepared for the British weather in 2018's Mary Poppins big screen musical sequel.

Sandy Powell was Oscar-nominated for her fun and magical costume designs on Mary Poppins Returns.

Noelle Kringle costume worn by Anna Kendrick

in Noelle

Anna Kendrick was full on festive in her 'Noelle Kringle' costume from the Disney+ Christmas movie. Her fur-trimmed coat, hat and mittens were designed to keep her warm living at the North Pole as one of the children of Santa Claus.

Gary Jones is the Costume Designer on the 2019 movie, and if you like this festive outfit make sure you check out these other Noelle film costumes that would "sleigh" on the runway.

And if you want more screen-worn costumes to get you in the holiday spirit and keep your chestnuts roasting, check out these other festive movie costumes from cinema and TV on display.

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt's movie costumes from Interview with the Vampire on display...

In Director Neil Jordan's 1994 horror film, Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice writes the screenplay based on her 1876 novel of the same name. The vampiric story is recounted when in 1991 a San Francisco journalist named 'Daniel Molloy' (Christian Slater) interviews Brad Pitt's 'Louis de Pointe du Lac' who claims he is a vampire. Formerly a wealthy 18th-century plantation owner, following the death of his pregnant wife Louis becomes a drunkard and is turned into a vampire by the French vampire 'Lestat de Lioncourt' in 1791 New Orleans. Louis soon regrets being turned into a blood-sucking vampire, whilst Lestat revels in the killing. The film chronicles their time together including the turning of a young child named 'Claudia' (Kirsten Dunst).

Lestat de Lioncourt movie costume worn by Tom Cruise

and Louis de Pointe du Lac movie costume worn by Brad Pitt

in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles

This duo of iconic screen-worn costumes were captured on display at The Horror Show exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 4, 2026.

Sandy Powell is Costume Designer on the gothic horror that required a wardrobe that spanned the 18th and 19th centuries. Louis was styled in warm neutrals, floral vests and tailored tailcoats, whilst Lestat embraced elaborate Victorian suits befitting his aristocratic 18-century roots.

You can see more of her design work with these Oscar-nominated Cinderella movie costumes, these Oscar-nominated Carol movie costumes and these Oscar-nominated Mary Poppins Returns movie costumes on display.

Tom Cruise fans can also check out his Oblivion movie costume, his Jack Reacher movie costume and car and his Top Gun: Maverick movie costumes.

Meanwhile Brad Pitt admirers can take a closer look at his Ad Astra movie costume and vehicle, his Allied film costumes and his Once Upon a Time in Hollywood movie costumes on display.

Interview with the Vampire movie poster