Title: The Wings of the Dove Director: Iain Softley Lead actors: Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Elliott, Linus Roache Costume Designer: Read More ...
Charles and Patricia Lester - Reputable Costume and Textile designers for the film world
Few of the known examples of films which feature costumes and textiles by Charles and Patricia Lester.
Title: The Wings of the Dove Director: Iain Softley Lead actors: Helena Bonham Carter, Alison Elliott, Linus Roache Costume Designer: Read More ...
Title: The Ten Commandments (TV miniseries) Director: Robert Dornhelm Lead actors: Dougray Scott, Naveen Andrews, Omar Sharif, Linus Roache, Paul Read More ...
Title: Belle du Seigneur Director: Glenio Bonder Lead actors: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Natalia Vodianova, Ed Stoppard Costume Designer: Magdalena Labuz Read More ...
Title: Great Expectations Director: Alfonso Cuarón Lead actors: Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Cooper, Hank Azaria, Anne Bancroft, Robert De Read More ...
Title: Caravaggio Director: Derek Jarman Lead actors: Nigel Terry, Sean Bean, Tilda Swinton Costume Designer: Sandy Powell Release Date: 1986 Read More ...
Title: Hamlet Director: Kenneth Branagh Lead actors: Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Billy Crystal, Gérard Depardieu, Charlton Heston, Derek Jacobi, Jack Read More ...
Title: These Foolish Things Director: Julia Taylor-Stanley Lead actors: Zoe Tapper, David Leon, Lauren Bacall, Anjelica Huston, Terence Stamp, Andrew Read More ...
Title: Greenfingers Director: Joel Hershman Lead actors: Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, David Kelly Costume Designer: Frances Tempest Release Date: 2000 Read More ...
Title: Heretiks Director: Paul Hyett Lead actors: Michael Ironside, Rosie Day, Hannah Arterton Costume Designer: Paula Hey Release Date: 2018 Read More ...
Our greatest skills has always been in producing unique colours and original designs. Our studios and facilities enabled us to create bespoke options specifically for different projects – from hand painting the cloth through to the almost limitless combinations of print designs and techniques. Despite closing the workshops in 2020 due to the pandemic, we still have an extensive collection of unusual and interesting costumes, clothes and textiles which can be used for film, exhibitions and events.
Whilst we do not cater for especially large production runs as our specialism has always been in smaller quantities of the more unusual hand painted and silk screen printed fabrics using our own designs and techniques exclusive to us.
Fabrics available for interiors, clothing, set textiles etc.. whilst our specialism is in the luxurious silks and velvets, we also have a variety of cottons, linens, wool and on occasion a few man made fibres.
We can generally work with a variety of budgets. Lower funds will mean needing to use lesser quality materials whereas higher budgets allow us to pay much more attention to detail, offer variety of options for different scenarios as well as use the best quality materials. If the project is particularly involved and/or we have the option of getting suitable credits for our contribution then we are more likely to bend the rules!
As a general rule, if outfits are required from our luxury wearable art collections, then the work, materials and processes required to create them are much more intricate, involved and skilled. As such prices will reflect this for both hire and buy.
We have an extensive collection of textiles which are suitable for both set and costumes. A selection of these fabrics were purchased specifically for film costumes and set textiles as well as exhibitions rather than our high end luxurious silks used for our fashion collections.
Purchasing outright or hiring for specific periods of time will impact costings as will using items already in stock vs commissioning pieces specifically for projects.
Items from our stocks are obviously more readily available to cater for time limited scenarios whilst being more affordable than doing something completely new. More involved projects require considerable planning, sampling etc. as well as design and production time. The more time that we have the more options are available to us.
We have a versatile team who are able to not only create garments akin to our contemporary collections but can also replicate a variety of styles from different eras and genres.
We already have a vast selection of options to choose from to create the right look for different projects. Our abilities to produce the wide range of bespoke options is very limited now. If you have specific requirements, then please do get in touch to discuss options with us.
We are happy to work with your team to collate samples, swatches, etc. for your own look books and moodboards both for working projects and presentations. Costs vary according to quantity and complexity so it is best to discuss your requirements with us.