When the blockbusters have incredible costume designs, including all the jewels a girl could want. We explore some of our favourite films where the jewellery stole the show. Here are our top 5 picks for movies with incredible jewellery (and costumes).
Flash Gordon - 1980
Based on the 1934 comic, Flash Gordon hit the big screen in 1980 with some of the most incredible costume and jewellery designs by Danilo Donati. As a young child seeing the jewellery actor Ornella Muti wore throughout the film made our eyes twinkle in every scene.
Big Trouble In Little China - 1986
This John Carpenter cult classic has absolutely gorgeous costume designs by April Ferry, not to mention the incredible sets created by the Art Department for this film. Kim Cattrall and Suzee Pai wear some of the most beautiful headpieces you will ever lay your eyes on. Our cheque is in the mail.
Aladdin - 2019
Stylish and beautifully designed jewellery in the animated film (1992), actor Naomi Scott brings those once two dimensional jewels to life in the 2019 live action rendition of Aladdin, with stunning turquoise earrings every girl wants to add to their collection.
Marie Antoinette - 2006
Sofia Coppola had a vision of beauty and extravagance when writing and directing the 2006 film. Costume designer Milena Canonero brought these iconic looks to life with actor Kirsten Dunst as her muse, bejewelled head to toe with lavish jewels, fresh flowers, feathers and incredibly high hair.
Moulin Rouge! - 2001
Nicole Kidman's Satine is a fiery beauty in Baz Luhrmann’s rendition of the musical classic, Moulin Rouge! Costume designers Catherine Martin and Angus Strathie brought Paris to the big screen with jewels that shimmer at every angle.
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