Cinematic Style: Cary Grant and His Leading Ladies
Online: Crowdcast
Friday 22 November, 19:00 (GMT)
Running Time: Approx 1hr 30mins, including Q&A
Step into the glamorous world of classic Hollywood fashion with festival director Charlotte Crofts, renowned costume curator Keith Lodwick, and designer Dominique Breckenridge as they explore the iconic film costumes that defined Cary Grant’s style and the elegance of his leading ladies, from To Catch a Thief to North by Northwest.
In this engaging conversation, they will delve into the exquisite costume designs that defined Cary Grant’s timeless style and the stunning gowns of his leading ladies. From Edith Head’s elegant creations in To Catch a Thief (1955) to the sophisticated designs of Robert Kollach in The Awful Truth (1937) and Holiday (1938), Travis Banton’s glamorous outfits in I’m No Angel (1933), and Harry Kress’s iconic looks in North by Northwest (1959), this event offers a fascinating look at the artistry behind some of cinema’s most memorable wardrobes.
Discover how costume design not only enhances the visual appeal of a film but also informs character and narrative, shaping the way we perceive and connect with the story. Don’t miss this opportunity to uncover the stories and secrets behind the costumes that helped shape the legacy of Cary Grant and his films.
You’ll be sure to find inspiration for your outfits when attending the Cary Comes Home Festival, where there will be prizes for the best dressed Hollywood red carpet vintage style! Winners will be judged by Keith Lodwick and Dominique Breckenridge.
Prizes for the Best Dressed
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Bristol Aquarium
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Avery’s Wine Merchants
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Bristol Old Vic
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Watershed Cinema
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Best-dressed Judges:
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Dominique Breckenridge is an art/film creative and fashion designer behind Dominique Revue and Dominique Private Collection. Her work is a continuous homage to Old Hollywood, inspired by her love for classic cinema. A self-taught artist, Dominique began creating and sewing clothes by hand from an early age, leading to her first collection of garments. Dominique’s diverse career includes designing for runway shows, producing theatrical fashion shows, and directing documentaries. Her passion for classic cinema is evident in all her work, from her mini-series BETTYE to her period piece novel THE SOCIETY. Discover more about Dominique’s dedication to costume design and classic cinema at dominiquerevue.weebly.com and on her YouTube channels, Dominique Revue and Dominique Revue Productions |
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Keith Lodwick is an independent curator and writer. He is the former Curator of Theatre and Screen Arts at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Keith curated the V&A touring exhibition Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives, created from Leigh’s archive and has written extensively about Leigh’s life and work. Keith was the assistant curator for the major V&A exhibition Hollywood Costume, one of the most successful exhibitions in the museum’s history. Keith has contributed to a wide range of publications including Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes (2010), Oliver Messel: In the Theatre of Design (2011), Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2015), Shoe Reels: The History and Philosophy of Footwear in Film (2020) and Performance Costume: New Perspectives and Methods (2021). Keith has appeared in several television programmes including the BBC TV series Secrets of the Museum. |
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Celebrating Bristol’s recent designation as a UNESCO City of Film, in recognition of the city’s vibrant screen heritage, of which Cary Grant is one of our brightest stars.