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Monday May 13th, 2013

The Great Gatsby Hair Designer on Styling 300 Extras and Staying True to the 1920s
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The Great Gatsby Hair Designer on Styling 300 Extras and Staying True to the 1920s

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The Great Gatsby finally opened this weekend, and did a pretty boffo box office (although it got some mixed reviews). But no matter what you thought about the film overall, no one can argue it wasn’t visually stunning. The combination of sets, costumes, hair and makeup all made for a gorgeous two and a half hours.

We already spoke in depth with costume and set designer Catherine Martin, but we wanted to hear all about the film’s incredible 1920s hair styles too. Kerry Warn, the film’s hair designer, was on-hand to answer all our burning questions. Read on.

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Friday May 10th, 2013

How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece
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How to Wear a Great Gatsby-Inspired Headpiece

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The costumes in Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby (which finally opens today) are gorgeous confections with an over-the-top 1920s sensibility. In almost every scene, those outfits are topped off with headbands, headwraps, or barrettes–and we were absolutely captivated by the look. (Downton Abbey and the recent spring couture shows have also recently showcased some amazing ’20s style head gear.)

The good news is that you can totally work this trend without looking like Daisy Buchanan’s BFF or the fourth sister from Downton Abbey. Trust us (and experts headpiece makers like Eugenia Kim and Jennifer Behr).

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Thursday May 2nd, 2013

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Friday April 19th, 2013

Why You Probably Won’t See Any Gatsby-Inspired Collections This Fall
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Why You Probably Won’t See Any Gatsby-Inspired Collections This Fall

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The Great Gatsby! It’s finally happening. And I know this is fashion sacrilege, but boy could I give a hoot. Mostly because I am—please don’t hurt me—not a fan of Baz Luhrmann’s films. I do, however, love the story and Miuccia Prada, so if it gets great reviews I might see it.

Yet whether you’re a Baz fanatic, an F. Scott Fitzgerald disciple, or none of the above, it’s difficult not to imagine this film having a tremendous effect on what we’ll see on the Spring 2014 runways. After all, designers love a Roaring Twenties reference.

However, I think the impact may turn out to be minimal, and here’s why.

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Monday April 15th, 2013

Thursday April 11th, 2013

Karlie Kloss Wears Prada-Designed Dresses from The Great Gatsby in Vogue
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Karlie Kloss Wears Prada-Designed Dresses from The Great Gatsby in Vogue

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While we’re still not entirely convinced that The Great Gatsby is ever actually going to be released (we’ve been hearing about it for over two years now), we’re getting hopeful.

The latest evidence that it’s coming soon? Vogue Australia’s May issue features Karlie Kloss decked out in looks designed by Miuccia Prada and Tiffany and Co. for the movie.

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Friday April 5th, 2013

Tuesday August 21st, 2012

Miuccia Prada Designed Costumes For The Great Gatsby

Miuccia Prada Designed Costumes For The Great Gatsby

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The epicly gigantic September Vogue is officially on newsstands. Perusing its 916 pages the other day, we stumbled upon a bit of news–that those decadent ’20s evening dresses Carey Mulligan and fellow female revelers will wear in Baz Luhrmann’s forthcoming Great Gatsby adaptation were designed by none other than Miuccia Prada.

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