Costume Designs

Because our costumes need to be visually authentic representations of 20th century decades, I have been researching into exhibitions or events in which we could go and view some ideas for costume selection. The Victoria & Albert museum in London includes a 'Fashion' section which I visited to get a linear & visual example of the subtle changes in style through the eras. Furthermore I went to a 'BALLGOWNS' British Glamour Since 1950 exhibition which disclosed a colourful array of outfits which really helped me envisage the trends we wanted to include in our video (as it's mainly based around party scenes in different eras). The V&A are also holding a contemporary exhibition which is exploring Hollywood Movie costumes from the last 100 years, "It explores the most beloved characters in Hollywood history and gives insight on the role of the costume designer and their vital contribution to cinema storytelling. The exhibition includes costumes from many of the greatest films of all time including The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, Singin’ in the Rain, Vertigo, Taxi Driver, Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark", so I feel it will be extremely interesting & inspiring to be able to have a look at representations of the past used within the media / filming industry (as our piece will include an intercut of both performance & narrative sequences).