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Lurex has been a popular material for movie and television costumes, as it is both form-fitting, and appears to shimmer on-screen. Perhaps the most memorable costume manufactured from Lurex is the [[Catwoman]] bodysuit constructed of black Lurex, and worn by actress [[Julie Newmar]] for the [[Batman]] TV series of the 1960s.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moore|first=Booth|title=Catching up with the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2011/01/catching-up-with-the-original-catwoman-julie-newmar.html#more|accessdate=2011-01-24|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=2011-01-24}}</ref> |
Lurex has been a popular material for movie and television costumes, as it is both form-fitting, and appears to shimmer on-screen. Perhaps the most memorable costume manufactured from Lurex is the [[Catwoman]] bodysuit constructed of black Lurex, and worn by actress [[Julie Newmar]] for the [[Batman]] TV series of the 1960s.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moore|first=Booth|title=Catching up with the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2011/01/catching-up-with-the-original-catwoman-julie-newmar.html#more|accessdate=2011-01-24|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=2011-01-24}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:13, 1 March 2011
Lurex is the brand name for a type of yarn with a metallic appearance. The twine is most commonly a synthetic fibre, onto which an aluminium layer has been vaporised. "Lurex" may also refer to cloth created with the yarn.
History
Lurex was introduced in the early 1960s as a semi-streachy fabric with properties similar to cotton. It became popular in fashion design in the mid-1960, and was usually used in the construction of women's fashions, including dresses, sweaters, and skirts, as well as unitards, and other close-fitting garments.
Lurex in the media
Lurex has been a popular material for movie and television costumes, as it is both form-fitting, and appears to shimmer on-screen. Perhaps the most memorable costume manufactured from Lurex is the Catwoman bodysuit constructed of black Lurex, and worn by actress Julie Newmar for the Batman TV series of the 1960s.[1]
References
- ^ Moore, Booth (2011-01-24). "Catching up with the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- Moore, Booth (2011-01-24). "Catching up with the original Catwoman, Julie Newmar". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
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