Tyranny of Style

• Conversation with Michael Wilkinson: Superman - Costuming an Icon at LACMA

  Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) recently gave its Costume Council members, as well as the general public, a great opportunity to attend a discussion with Oscar-nominated costume designer Michael Wilkinson, hosted by Western Costume's Director of the Research Library and Costume Archive, Bobi Garland. While the evening focused largely on Wilkinson's work for the most recent Superman film, Man of Steel, it also provided some wonderful insight into Michael's overall design process and philosophy.

  

  Read the entire Conversation with Michael Wilkinson: Superman - Costuming an Icon here...

• Superman - Suited for Greatness - 1940s

  Superman is one of the most iconic American superheros, a symbol of strength, hope, and goodness.  Many a child has played out the role, pulling their underwear on over their pants and donning a towel or pillowcase cape. It is hard to imagine a time before this blue, yellow and red hero had invaded our cultural psyche.

  
  

  

  Read the entire Superman - Suited for Greatness - 1940s article here...

• Fashion, Film, and Philanthropy - Warby Parker's Man of Steel Collection

  Warby Parker introduces a new line of prescription glasses inspired by Man of Steel, the latest reboot of the Superman franchise.  The collaboration features two of their iconic frames, Chamberlain and Percy, with a subtle pop of color in the temple arm.  

  In addition to WP's normal one-for-one giving, $15 from each purchase will go to a non-profit dedicated to helping students improve their writing skills.

  
  

  Fashion, film, and philanthropy. What's not to love?

  

  
  

  And check-out the latest trailer for Man of Steel, with excellent shots of the re-designed Superman suit by costume designers James Acheson and Michael Wilkinson.