The closing night of the phenomenally successful Hollywood Costume exhibition provided a perfect insight into the awe-inspiring world of film costumes. Set across three galleries, the secrets behind the designs and the relationship between the costume, character and plot were delved into. Around every corner was a new and beautiful piece to be examined. Timeless dresses such as Audrey Hepburn's classic black dress and diamond necklace, from the opening of Breakfast at Tiffany's, stood across from Marilyn Monroe's floaty white dress in The Seven Year Itch. Screens illuminated the walls and ceilings, bringing to life the costumes as they starred in the films.
The stunning collection also included Jack's Sparrow's rugged pirate attire; Anna Karenina's divine burgundy silk gown; Indiana Jones' iconic worn ensemble in Raiders of the Lost Ark; Satine's sparkling, feathered dress from Moulin Rouge; Keira Knightley's gorgeous green silk dress from Atonement and the famous gingham pinafore from The Wizard of Oz. The open layout of the displays allowed each costume to be viewed up close and every exquisite detail to be treasured. The exhibition furthermore featured precious costumes from Black Swan, The Matrix, Titanic, The Artist, Gone with the Wind, Sherlock Holmes, Marie Antoinette, Camelot and Star Wars, amongst many other great films. The stunning ensemble of costumes produced a flawless gateway into each of the films: marking an amazing homage to the artistry of costume design.
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