December 14, 2010

"Prohibition" Fashion + Costume Design from HBO's Boardwalk Empire

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I must confess, I mostly watch Boardwalk Empire for the beautiful clothes the women wear (although the show is shot exquisitely!). Every time I see a scene in the dress shop or even the lingerie and robes worn by the ladies in their homes my heart goes all a flutter.

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The costumes were designed by John A. Dunn and crafted by Martin Greenfield using the Fashion Institute of Technology's 1920s tailoring books as their main source of inspiration. (Yay for vintage inspirations!) A few pieces are rented from a vintage shop in Albany, NY (Daybreak Vintage Company).

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In an interview with Esquire magazine (Sept 2010) costume designer John A. Dunn is quoted "I developed the feel for each of the characters. We all wanted it to be very, very accurate and specific to the period. So, I limited myself to the fabrics of 1920."

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Credits: Costume design information from Boardwalk Empire Wiki. Read more on John A Dunn's interview with Esquire Here.

Image Credits: Behind the Scenes of Boardwalk Empire, Men's Fashion on Esquire.com, Boardwalk Empire on IMDB.com
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 9:55 AM

    Wow. Loved this post. This is my favourite era by far. XXX

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  2. KatieDecember 14, 2010 10:21 AM

    ahhhh i have been meaning to watch this show! what wonderful costumes, looks absolutely gorgeous!

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  3. BaronessVonVintageDecember 14, 2010 11:23 AM

    Yes, the costumes are just SO perfect!!

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  4. Sara KristiinaDecember 14, 2010 11:46 AM

    So beautiful costumes, I hope this show will be seen in Finland soon!

    -Sara
    autumn, coffee and inspiration

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  5. ElekonDecember 14, 2010 11:51 AM

    brilliant! love the costumes so much!

    www.elekonchicboutique.com

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  6. coco kaileeDecember 14, 2010 1:08 PM

    Boardwalk Empire is my favorite show on television, one of the few that I actually watch actually. (I'm not big on TV and I'm sad the season is already over!) I love how accurate everything is, especially the fashion and I appreciate such great attention to detail; it really transports you back in to the Prohibition with them!


    xoxo coco
    http://muffintopbaby.blogspot.com

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  7. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 8:38 PM

    Brilliant! I especially love the non-dress up costumes that translates the 1920s so well. Absolutely beautiful.

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  8. Everything FeasibleDecember 17, 2010 6:10 AM

    i love the vintage dresses and the costumes are so perfect lovelyy

    http://everythingfeasible.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousDecember 20, 2010 5:50 AM

    Oh, I have those satin bow hangers too :)

    Thank you for great posts!

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  10. PearlDecember 20, 2010 11:17 AM

    I love movies with costume dresses! Its so fun to watch them!

    ♥
    Pearl

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  11. none providedDecember 30, 2010 5:16 AM

    I absolutely adore these wonderful costumes.

    Thanks for this, will be sure to check out this show! Seems interesting.

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