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James Acheson (born 13 March 1946) is a British costume designer. He was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School and studied at Wimbledon School of Art. He has designed costumes and sets for television, theatre, opera, ballet and film, working in more than 14 different countries.
James Acheson is a British designer who won three Oscars for his work on The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and The Man in the Iron Mask. He also worked on films such as Brazil, Spider-Man and The Dark Crystal.
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Feb 1, 2005 · Costume designer James Acheson started his professional life at the BBC in the 70s, working on eight episodes of Doctor Who. His first movie was Terry Gilliam's madcap Time Bandits...
May 1, 2018 · James Acheson: The Frock Flicks Guide. Marquise de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons (1988) James Acheson may be working on Spider-Man movies now, but he’s got a long and distinguished resume in historical film and TV. Two words: Dangerous Liaisons. Six more words: he did that on a budget.
Dec 29, 2020 · Even though technology has become better since the dawn of the aughts, no designer has made a better Spider-Man costume than James Acheson. His use of intricate textures and subtle patterns to breathe life into the comic book icon is brilliant.
Learn about the career and achievements of James Acheson, who won three Oscars for his costumes in The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and Restoration. Watch film clips, join a book-signing and hear him discuss his influences and collaborations with directors.
These costumes, by James Acheson, enliven the Imperial court with rich reds that bring grandeur to the screen, a sense that’s reinforced by 9,500 extras who appear to be draped in delicately embroidered silk thanks to screen-printed rayon.
