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‘THE GREAT GATSBY’: FILM FASHION THROUGH THE YEARS

By Christopher Muther, Globe staff
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CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan

    When Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” arrives in theaters next week, it won’t be the first time a cinematic adaptation of the charismatic millionaire will enthrall the fashion world.

    Pictured: Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan in custom Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming 2013 release “The Great Gatsby.”

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    Matt Hart/Warner Bros. Pictures

    ‘THE GREAT GATSBY’: FILM FASHION THROUGH THE YEARS

    CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan

    When Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” arrives in theaters next week, it won’t be the first time a cinematic adaptation of the charismatic millionaire will enthrall the fashion world.

    Pictured: Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan in custom Tiffany & Co. jewels for the Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming 2013 release “The Great Gatsby.”

    (Read the full story)

    Matt Hart/Warner Bros. Pictures
    Screen grab from the 1926 version of the film "The Great Gatsby."

    Actress Lois Wilson as Daisy Buchanan in a still from the 1926 version of “The Great Gatsby.”

    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd as Jay Gatsby in the 1949 Paramount Pictures’ adaptation of “The Great Gatsby.”

    The Great Gatsby 1974

    The 1974 version of the film, starring Robert Redford and a perpetually whispering Mia Farrow, may have been kicked to the curb critically, but that summer, the film’s fashions helped to ignite a jazz age craze.

    Pictured, from left: Bruce Dern, Lois Chiles, Mia Farrow, Sam Waterston, and Robert Redford.

    The Great Gatsby 1974

    Perhaps costume designer Theoni V. Aldredge (who battled with a then little-known Ralph Lauren for costume credit) took direct inspiration from protagonist Nick Carraway’s description of the parties he witnessed at Gatsby’s.

    The Great Gatsby

    Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan in Paramount Pictures’ 1974 version of “The Great Gatsby.”

    Paramount Pictures
    The Great Gatsby 1974

    Summer whites dominated when it was in theaters, thanks to Redford’s thick cable knits and dandy suits, to Farrow’s diaphanous white ruffles.

    Paramount Pictures
    Made-for-TV film "The Great Gatsby"

    Paul Rudd as Nick Carraway in the made for TV version of “The Great Gatsby,” released in 2000.

    Mira Sorvino as Daisy Buchanan and Toby Stephens as Jay Gatsby

    Mira Sorvino as Daisy Buchanan and Toby Stephens as Jay Gatsby in the 2000 adaptation.

    (L-r) ELIZABETH DEBICKI as Jordan Baker, JOEL EDGERTON as Tom Buchanan, CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan and TOBEY MAGUIRE as Nick Carraway

    From left: Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, and Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway in the upcoming release of Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby.”

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    LEONARDO DiCAPRIO as Jay Gatsby

    Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby in the upcoming release of “The Great Gatsby.” Brooks Brothers created a limited-edition menswear collection inspired by the film, co-designed with costume designer Catherine Martin.

    Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture
    CAREY MULLIGAN as Daisy Buchanan

    Miuccia Prada and Catherine Martin worked together to create looks for the film, including this piece worn by Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan.

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