The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Costume Council recently hosted a panel interview with Cirque du Soleil costume designer Philippe Guillotel along with a preview of his costumes for Cirque’s upcoming show, “Iris: A Journey Through the World of Cinema” at the museum’s Bing Theatre. According to the LA Times, the new show features music by Danny Elfman and celebrates the origins of filmmaking, so the costumes employ lots of early 20th century style hallmarks, including spats, waistcoats, and lace-up boots for men and women (sounds somewhat steampunk cinema to us). Previews begin at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on July 21.