Can Hollywood get historical fashion right? A professional curator weighs in on iconic costumes.
In short: Rosemary Harden, manager of the Fashion Museum Bath, evaluates the historical authenticity of wardrobe choices in celebrated cinema. From royal attire to period-accurate everyday wear, she dissects how well these films capture the sartorial spirit of their respective eras.
Harden examines a wide range of cinematic fashion, beginning with the courtly styles featured in the 2018 film The Favourite and the 18th-century garments worn by Keira Knightley in The Duchess (2008). Her analysis extends to the iconic white shirt worn by Colin Firth in Pride and Prejudice, as well as the somber black attire depicting Queen Victoria in the 2017 production Victoria and Abdul.
The review also covers the 1940s civilian clothing seen during the Blitz in Darkest Hour (2017), the specific look of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady (2011), and the debut ensemble of Rose DeWitt Bukater in Titanic (1997). The session concludes with a look at the costume design choices made for Forrest Gump (1994) and the retail-focused scenes in Pretty Woman (1990).
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