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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Original costumes from The King's Speech on display...

In The King's Speech, Colin Firth plays the second in line to the British throne, 'Albert Frederick Arthur George' (until he was crowned 'King George VI' in 1936), who has a terrible stammer and difficulty with public speaking, whilst Helena Bonham Carter plays his wife, the future 'Queen Elizabeth'.
Actual movie costumes worn by Colin Firth
and Helena Bonham Carter in The King's Speech
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These original costumes featured in the movie were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on December 9, 2010.
Colin Firth wears this outfit several times throughout the movie, whilst the costume with fur wrap worn by Helena Bonham Carter was specifically for the party at Balmoral Castle in Scotland thrown by the King Edward VIII (Albert's brother who abdicated to marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson).
The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech movie poster
Oscar-winner Jenny Beavan was responsible for the look of the 1920's and 30's inspired outfits in The King's Speech, including these worn by the soon-to-be King and Queen.
Original royal costumes from The King's Speech
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Be sure to check out another original costume worn by Colin Firth in The King's Speech that was on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema.
The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech film poster

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Colin Firth's suit from The King's Speech on display...

The King's Speech is based on the true story of King George VI of Britain's ascension to the throne and the speech therapist that helped him overcome his stammer, so that he could fulfill his royal duties and master public speaking.
Original outfit worn by Colin Firth in The King's Speech
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This hat, coat and suit were worn by Colin Firth as the titular King in The King's Speech and were photographed on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on December 8, 2010.
The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech poster
Jenny Beavan was responsible for period costume design on the movie which was set in the 1920's and 30's.
Original costume worn in The King's Speech
The King's Speech movie costume
Colin Firth's The King's Speech movie costume
She won the Oscar in 1987 for Best Costume Design for A Room with a View, plus has also been nominated for the Academy Awards for The Bostonians, Maurice, Howards End, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, Anna and the King and Gosford Park.
The King's Speech movie poster
The King's Speech movie poster

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

10 historical royal costumes from movies and television on display...

Today I thought I'd delve into the past and dig out all the historical Royal costumes from film and television that I've spied on my travels to exhibitions, museums and cinemas. Enjoy these ten costumes worn by kings, queens and princesses on the big and small screen.

Queen Elizabeth II ambassador's ball gown
worn by Claire Foy in The Crown
Crown season 2 Queen Elizabeth II ball gown
First up is this ball gown worn by Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix's British Royal Family drama, The Crown.

This look is from the sophomore season, which covered the mid-1950s though to the 1960s, which earned Costume Designer Jane Petrie an Emmy for Outstanding Period Costumes.

Princess Margaret birthday portrait gown
worn by Vanessa Kirby in The Crown
Vanessa Kirby Crown season 2 Princess Margaret birthday gown
That same 2017 season saw Vanessa Kirby star as Her Majesty's sister Princess Margaret and wear this butterfly-adorned dress for her birthday portrait (although she opted for a more risqué photo option courtesy of Tony Armstrong).

Both these TV costumes were photographed on display at Beverly Hills Paley Center for Media in July 2018.

Fans of the streaming service's lavish historical dramatisation can also enjoy all these other costumes from The Crown on display.

King George VI costume worn by Colin Firth
and Queen Elizabeth costume worn by Helena Bonham Carter
in The King's Speech
Kings Speech movie costumes
Back in 2010 Colin Firth starred as King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II's father who had a speech impediment when it came to public speaking. In the movie set in 1930s EnglandHelena Bonham Carter played his wife, Queen Elizabeth, who enlists an Australian speech and language therapist to help him.

Jenny Beavan was Oscar-nominated for her Costume Design on director Tom Hooper's film and these screen-worn costumes from The King's Speech were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2010.

Queen Victoria costume worn by Judi Dench
in Victoria & Abdul
Judi Dench Victoria and Abdul film costume
In 2017 Dame Judi Dench once again played Queen Victoria as she had previously in 1997's Mrs. Brown, but this time in director Stephen Frears biopic Victoria & Abdul.

Set in 1887 the film is based on a 2010 book by Shrabani Basu about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria, the Empress of India, and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim (played by Ali Fazal).

Consolata Boyle was nominated for an Academy Award for Costume Design and this outfit was captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood in September 2017.

If you like this Scottish Highlands look, make sure you also check out more costumes from Victoria & Abdul on display.

Queen Anne riding outfit worn by Olivia Colman
in The Favourite
Olivia Colman Favourite Queen Anne riding costume
In the 2018 historical comedy-drama, The Favourite, Olivia Colman won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Britain's Queen Anne.

Set in early 18th century England, the film from Yorgos Lanthimos tells the tale of the rabbit-loving monarch with a mercurial temper and the women vying to be the Queen's companion by any means necessary.

Sandy Powell's Costume Designs were nominated for an Oscar and Queen Anne's riding outfit and other costumes from The Favourite were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in February 2019.

Queen Elizabeth I worn by Cate Blanchett
in Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Cate Blanchett Elizabeth Golden Age costume
Cate Blanchett played Elizabeth I in 1998's Elizabeth, then reprised the regal role for 2007 sequel, Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Set in 1588 the Queen of England faces many crises late in her reign on the throne, including an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada and romantic disappointments.

Alexandra Byrne took home the Academy Award for Costume Design on director Sekhar Kapur's historical drama and this gown was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in April 2009.

Queen Elizabeth I worn by Margot Robbie
in Mary Queen of Scots
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Another actress to later play the monarch was Margot Robbie in 2018's Mary Queen of Scots film, which is based on John Guy's biography, Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart.

Once again Alexandra Byrne was Oscar-nominated for Best Achievement in Costume Design on director Josie Rourke's biopic.

Mary Stuart costume worn by Saoirse Ronan
in Mary Queen of Scots
Saoirse Ronan Mary Queen of Scots film costume
In the motion picture, Saoirse Ronan played the young Mary Stuart intent on reclaiming her throne from her cousin Queen Elizabeth I during the 16th century.

These screen-worn costumes were photographed exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood and L.A.'s FIDM Museum in November 2018 and February 2019, respectively.

Fans of the historical drama can check out more Oscar-nominated costumes from Mary Queen of Scots on display.

Elizabeth of York costume worn by Jodie Comer
in The White Princess
Jodie Comer White Princess Elizabeth of York costume
In the 2017 mini-series The White Princess, continuing the adaptation of Philippa Gregory's The Cousins' War historical novels, Jodie Comer played Elizabeth "Lizzie" of York who marries England's King Henry VII, first monarch of the House of Tudor.

Phoebe de Gaye was Costume Designer on this eight-episode limited series and these costumes from The White Princess were snapped on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2017.

Isabella of Angoulême costume worn by Léa Seydoux
in Robin Hood
Lea Seydoux Robin Hood Isabella of Angouleme costume
And finally for this collection of noble garb, here's the lavish costume worn by Léa Seydoux as Isabella of Angoulême, the young Queen consort to England's King John from 1200 to 1216, in 2010's Robin Hood (directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe).

This elaborate costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in January 2014 and designed by Janty Yates. If you like it, be sure to also check out more movie costumes from 2010's Robin Hood.

I hope you've enjoyed this roundup of historical Royal costumes from my cinematic and televisual archives, maybe another time we'll take a look at some regal wardrobes from the worlds of fantasy and fairytales.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Colleen Atwood's Oscar-winning Alice in Wonderland costume designs...

Congratulations to Colleen Atwood for winning the prestigious Best Achievement in Costume Design Oscar, for Tim Burton and Disney's Alice in Wonderland live-action movie, at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2011.

Alice in Wonderland movie poster
Alice in Wonderland movie poster
This is her third Oscar win from a career filled with nine Academy Award nominations in total, plus numerous other industry accolades.

Johnny Depp Mad Hatter battle costume
Her previous wins came for Chicago in 2003 and Memoirs of a Geisha in 2006.

Colleen Atwood Alice in Wonderland dresses
Red Queen Palace Alice in Wonderland Um dress
Alice in Wonderland movie dress
Colleen Atwood's other Oscar nominations include costume design for Nine, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Sleepy Hollow, Beloved and Little Women.

Crispin Glover's Stayne Knave of Hearts costume
Stayne costume Alice in WonderlandHere are just a selection of her fantastical costumes that were photographed on display around Los Angeles at the El Capitan Theatre, ArcLight Hollywood and Sherman Oaks cinemas, and at Walt Disney Studios Headquarters.

Helen Kingsley and Young Alice costumes
Young Alice and Helen Kingsley dresses
Alice in Wonderland also won the Oscar for Art Direction going to Robert Stromberg (Production Design) and Karen O'Hara (Set Decoration).

Hatter Clan costumes designed by Colleen Atwood
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You can see some of the props used to decorate the Wonderland movie sets here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

White Queen and Red Queen Courtier costumes
White and Red Queen Courtiers Alice in Wonderland costumes

Alice in Wonderland movie billboard
Alice on Wonderland movie billboard
Colleen Atwood beat off stiff competition in the Costume Design category from Jenny Beavan for The King's Speech, Mary Zophres for True Grit, Antonella Cannarozzi for I Am Love and Sandy Powell for The Tempest. Here is a glimpse of some of the other Oscar nominees work, simply click the link for more detailed photos and other outfits from the movies.

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Screen-worn costumes from The Nutcracker and the Four Realms on display...

In Disney's fantasy adventure, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Mackenzie Foy's 'Clara' finds herself magically transported to lands with rulers of flowers, snowflakes and sweets and must venture to the Fourth Realm and defeat a tyrant to retrieve a one-of-a-kind key which unlocks a box with a priceless gift from her late mother.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie costumes
Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie costumes
Nutcracker and Four Realms film costumes
Eugenio Derbez Nutcracker Four Realms Hawthorne costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Hawthorne costume
Eugenio Derbez Nutcracker Four Realms Hawthorne costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Hawthorne costume tights
Eugenio Derbez Nutcracker Hawthorne costume
Richard E Grant Nutcracker Four Realms Shiver costume
Nutcracker and Four Realms Shiver costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Shiver costume
Richard E Grant Nutcracker Four Realms Shiver costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Shiver costume
Nutcracker Four Realms film costumes
Keira Knightley Nutcracker Four Realms Sugar Plum costume
Nutcracker and Four Realms Sugar Plum costume
Keira Knightley Nutcracker Sugar Plum costume
These fabulous costumes worn by Eugenio Derbez as 'Hawthorne', Richard E. Grant as 'Shiver' and Keira Knightley as the 'Sugar Plum Fairy' were photographed at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on February 5, 2019.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie poster
Nutcracker and Four Realms movie poster
These fantastical costumes were designed by Jenny Beavan and you can also get a closer look at them alongside Helen Mirren's Mother Ginger costume from The Nutcracker and the Four Realms when the outfits were exhibited at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema last October.

Costume worn by Jayden Fowora-Knight as Captain Philip Hoffman
in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Jayden Fowora-Knight Nutcracker Four Realms Philip costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Philip helmet
Jayden Fowora-Knight Nutcracker Four Realms Philip costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Philip film costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Philip costume
Nutcracker and Four Realms Philip costume detail
Philip costume Nutcracker Four Realms
Philip boots Nutcracker four realms
Jayden Fowora-Knight Nutcracker Four Realms costume
In addition to the three realm regents costumes, this exhibit also featured Jayden Fowora-Knight's 'Captain Philip Hoffman', a nutcracker soldier, who aids Clara on her quest.

Costume worn by Mackenzie Foy as Clara Stahlbaum
in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Mackenzie Foy Nutcracker Four Realms Clara costume
Nutcracker and the Four Realms Clara costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Clara costume
Mackenzie Foy Nutcracker Four Realms Clara costume
Nutcracker Four Realms Clara costume train
In the movie Mackenzie Foy plays the heroine 'Clara', inspired by the character 'Marie' from the story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann and 'Clara' from the ballet by Marius Petipa and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

For more movie wardrobes designed by Jenny Beavan, you can also check out these Oscar-winning costumes from Mad Max: Fury Road and these film costumes from The King's Speech on display.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie poster
Nutcracker Four Realms movie poster