From the archives – How important are costumes in bringing characters to life on screen? We explored the intersection of fashion and film in August with Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Landis, author of “Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design” (Harper Collins, 2007).

How important are costumes in bringing characters to life on screen? We’ll explore the intersection of fashion and film with Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Landis, author of “Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design” (Harper Collins, 2007). She’ll speak tonight as part of the Dallas Museum of Art’s Arts and Letters Live series.