My nominees for Costume Design after the cut:
Anna
Karenina (Jacqueline
Durran):
Durran's
elegant wardrobe seems to borrow more inspiration from 1950s couture
than it does from imperial Russia, creating striking shapes; The
angular cuts of Vronsky's regimental garb, Alexei Karenin's
knee-length robes and coats, Kitty's curly ribbons, and Anna's many
gowns.
The
Dark Knight Rises (Lindy
Hemming):
Hemming's
contemporary, de-stylized designs were absolutely essential for the
entire trilogy. This third film boasts nuance on everything from
Selina Kyle's form-fittingly unfussy catsuit, to Bane's militant
sheepskin trench coat, to Crane's raggedy courtroom getup, and more.
Django
Unchained (Sharen
Davis):
Davis
devilishly projects contemporary influences onto antiquated Southern
dress; Django's stylish shades, Candi's patterned vests, and
Schultz's grey, scratchy outerwear are just some of the details that
colour in these already colourful characters.
Lincoln
(Joanna Johnston):
Johnston's
heavily researched threads are less important for their historical
precision as they are for the visual signature they give each
character; W.N. Bilbo's portly vestments, Mary Todd's ornate yet
droopy gowns, the iconography of Lincoln's tailed overcoat.
Moonrise
Kingdom (Kasia
Walicka-Maimone):
Walicka-Maimone's
New Penzance attire is so eccentrically mannered that you almost
forget it's period as well; Suzy's dourly pink travel clothes, Sam's
Davey Crockett raccoon hat, Social Service's governmental navy blue
cloak, and the great Noye's
Fludde costumes.
Just missed: Argo, The Master, Mirror Mirror, A Royal Affair, Snow White and the Huntsman
