📗 Libro en inglés PALACE COSTUME

Palace Costume is a behind the scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co an exclusive Los Angeles film industry haven of dresses gowns garments accessories props and jewelry featured in countless movies for more than fifty years Envisioned and curated by owner Melody Barnett Palace Costume is a 30 000 square foot treasure trove of over half a million pieces and a beloved and legendary collection exclusively for costumers stylists and designers Barnett s journey in retro clothing is movie worthy itself Her first boutique in Los Angeles in the early 1970s attracted the likes of Diana Ross and Joni Mitchell and many other legends from the era This inspired her to transition the business into a to the trade only rental service enabling her to hold onto and care for these vintage gems Since then hundreds of classic films have featured clothing from Palace over the years including Bonnie and Clyde Chinatown and The Godfather to name just a few Interviews by Mimi Haddon with more than a dozen Academy Award winning costume designers are featured here with corresponding film stills that highlight the clothing and accessories they selected from Palace Acclaimed designers such as Sandy Powell Carol The Aviator Shakespeare in Love Ruth E Carter Blac