So 2011 has been a pretty great year for me. I have worked on some of my most exciting film projects yet, being very rich for some months (not so much for others), found a new steady job, got promoted, met lots of great new people, stayed in touch with lots of old friends, changed my hair, designed my first show in a 'Theatre Royal', bought my first Mulberry bag, was a bridesmaid for the lovely Vicky and Ken, moved into a dreamy little flat with Tristan, for the first time ever managed to keep a plant alive and discovered how great peanut butter and jam actually is.
In honour of 2011 i have decided to compile a list of my favourite costumes from the last 12 months. There have been so many but here are what i think are the crème de la crème!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2-
2011 marks that year that Harry Potter got seriously dark. She may be as evil as they come, but Bellatrix Lestrange looks pretty amazing in her gothic inspired costumes designed by Jany Temime.
Ok, so i know it is not strictly speaking a costume, but Kate Middleton's dress has undisputedly been the most talked about outfit of the year. She looked stunning and absolutely timeless in this sophisticated dress designed by Sarah Burton.
Red Riding Hood-
Surely this design by Cindy Evans is the first time a bright, red cape has ever looked relatively normal and 'everyday' on anyone?!
Midnight in Paris-
This is probably my favourite costume design of the year by Sonia Grande. She has managed to perfectly capture the essence of the flapper era. I think the costumes for Alison Pill as Zelda Fitzgerald and Marion Cotillard as Adriana deserve a particular mention.
My Week With Marilyn-
Jill Taylor's costume have definitely managed to capture the simple, stylish tastes of the wonderful Marilyn Monroe. I have to double take at some of the on set photos of Michelle Williams just to make sure that it's definitely not Marilyn herself!
The Inbetweeners Movie-
Not what you'd call high brow costume design, but I felt that the 'Pussay Patrol' t shirts definitely deserved a mention. These crude creations by Emma Bevan still make me laugh now!
Jane Eyre-
Now i still prefer the 1943 film adaptation of this classic novel but there is no denying that the costumes designed by Michael O'Connor are beautiful. He has an attention to detail that is incredible, from his vast choice of textured fabrics to the delicate details of lace collars.
The Three Musketeers-
Now i haven't actually seen this film yet but no-one could dispute that this dress by Pierre- Yves Gayraud is stunning.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides-
We've seen it all before, but Captain Jack Sparrow's pirate attire by Penny Rose will continue to be one the best costumes ever designed.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows-
As much as i love the old Sherlock Holmes adaptations Jenny Beavan's reinvention of the classic deerstalker hat and pipe is actually sublime. I love this new eccentric, scruffy Holmes.
The King's Speech-
... And Jenny Beavan has done it again with these costumes for The King's Speech. Colin Firth and Helena Bonham- Carter look both regal and likeable in these designs.
The Artist-
Here's another film that i haven't actually seen yet, but i'm sure i will be blogging about within the next week. Mark Bridges looks like he has done a perfect job recreating outfits of the silent move stars of 1927.
Wow! What a year for costume 2011 has been. Here's hoping that 2012 will be even better. I for one cannot wait to see the new adaptation of The Great Gatsby, although I'm not too sure about Carey Mulligan being cast as Daisy Buchanan...
