the same as horses

i just watched Women in Love, the ken russell film adaptation of the d.h. lawrence novel. at the time of its writing, the novel was banned in the UK and highly controversial for it's frank sexuality. the arguments presented by the characters sound awfully similar to ones i have had with friends platonic or romantic, and the visuals are lush. the costumes were especially noteworthy, not for their accuracy to era, but for their stylish anachronism.

almost from the first scene, i felt compelled to do screen-captures, in order to share with my friend rebecca. over the course of the movie, though, the outfit changes were increasingly inspired. the costume designer was shirley russell, and it's clear that she was influenced by contemporary street designers like biba, missoni, and ossie clark.

(this last still ins't from the movie; it's from google images. perhaps it was promotional. the sets are pretty gorgeous too.)

 "And woman is the same as horses: two wills act in opposition inside her. With one will she wants to subject herself utterly. With the other she wants to bolt, and pitch her rider to perdition."