In a scene from the first half of the film, Rhett Butler brings Scarlett a hat from Paris, which she places on her head backwards. He tells her things have really gotten bad if a girl like her doesn't know how to wear the latest fashion. Clothing plays an integral part in all the many hours of the film, used and manipulated as a tool. Scarlett famoulsy makes a dress out of curtains to get money from Rhett. Rhett forces Scarlett to wear red so that Melanie can sufficiently embarass her. The film's comment on the emotional and politcal significance of clothing would be enough to send it to the top of the list. Thankfully, the costumes themselves are eternally stunning.
Gone With The Wind - 1939
In a scene from the first half of the film, Rhett Butler brings Scarlett a hat from Paris, which she places on her head backwards. He tells her things have really gotten bad if a girl like her doesn't know how to wear the latest fashion. Clothing plays an integral part in all the many hours of the film, used and manipulated as a tool. Scarlett famoulsy makes a dress out of curtains to get money from Rhett. Rhett forces Scarlett to wear red so that Melanie can sufficiently embarass her. The film's comment on the emotional and politcal significance of clothing would be enough to send it to the top of the list. Thankfully, the costumes themselves are eternally stunning.
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