Natalie Portman is shown in a scene from “Black Swan.” The costumes are a feast of tulle and feathers drawing inspiration from the paintings of Degas and historical essays, including Marianne Moore’s writing about the famous Russian dancer Anna Pavlova. (Niko Tavernise / Associated Press)
Geoffrey Rush portrays Lionel Logue in “The King’s Speech.” Costume designer Jenny Beavan commissioned off-the-peg tweeds for Rush’s character, a speech therapist. (Laurie Sparham / Associated Press)
Colin Firth in “The King’s Speech.” (Laurie Sparham / Associated Press)
Rufus Sewell and Angelina Jolie are shown in Columbia Pictures’ “The Tourist.” (Peter Mountain / Associated Press)
Jolie did her stunts in Salvatore Ferragamo heels. The heel height came down a bit for the most active scenes, but “she basically toughed it out in her shoes,” says costume designer Colleen Atwood. (Peter Mountain / Associated Press)
