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The Costumes of High-Rise

Today I visited the Picturehouse Central, ahead of tomorrow’s screening as I had heard that the wonderful costumes from Ben Wheatley’s film High-Rise were upon display in the venue.

I have spent many hours creating my own Lego versions of these costumes, and could not believe my eyes! There they were… Laing’s suit jacket, Charlotte’s yellow and black outfit, Helen Wilder’s dress, and Steele’s jacket, complete with his collection of teeth.hr-costumes (1)

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The beautiful yellow and black stripped top Charlotte Melville wears during her first meeting with Laing and to her party.

During the Q&A I attended at the British Library costume designer Odile Dicks-Mireaux pointed out that Charlotte often wears stripes and prints.

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Laing’s beautiful suit. Odile Dicks-Mireaux said that this costume was based on a suit worn by George Lazenby as James Bond in 1969.

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Lego Loki High-Rise Tour: Day One – Ballard Day at the British Library

When I first heard of the High-Rise film tour, and heard of the Ballard day planned at the British Library I knew that I had to attend.

I arrived in the foyer and was struck by the magnificent sight of a High-Rise poster; the first I had seen since my arrival in London, despite constant assurances that they were adorning many a station.

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I partook of the coffee and helped myself to copious amounts of the pamphlets… (I lie. I took one. I would never be responsible for a shortage of pamphlets….) and finally took my place in the arena!

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