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Lolita (1962)

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If you think Lolita you picture heart shaped sunglasses and a seductive lolipop. The iconic glasses, however, were only used in the publicity poster, in the film Lolita wears cat
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La Dolce Vita (1960)

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The parallels between fashion and film are unclear. Fashion designers will use film trends to inspire new collections and cinematic costume designers always make sure they are following catwalk trends.
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Auntie Mame (1958)

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It is a difficult task to find a fashion trend for which you cant reference Auntie Mame. Her bohemian elegance sees her wearing evening dresses and sequined ensembles around the
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

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Elizabeth Taylor had a mere three costume changes in this film but they were definitely memorable ones. The costume designer Helen Rose kept it simple but with immaculate tailoring and
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Rear Window (1954)

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With only 5 costume changes throughout this film, Grace Kelly and costume designer Edith Head still managed to produce an iconic look. They created a ballerina type style with grand
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