The Costumier’s Journey
A curated pick from the costuming world — new videos featured regularly.
Costume designer Kate Hawley recently won an Oscar for her work on Frankenstein, and her costumes were stunning indeed. But our favourites are her work on Crimson Peak, especially the red dress. Check out this interview from the Art of Costume for a deep dive into her work on the movie.
Discover all the different genres you can draw inspiration from to create stunning costumes. From historical reenactments to futuristic sci-fi, explore the styles and stories that will transform your next project. Read more
Dive into a universe of filmmakers, museums, costume and fashion design, art and literature to bring your ideas to life. Read more
Explore a diverse array of sewing, model making and craft techniques to bring bring your imaginative designs to life. Read more
Dive into a comprehensive collection of fabrics, threads, and state-of-the-art tools tailored for every costumer’s needs. Read more
Discover the latest events and exhibitions where you can showcase your creations and connect with fellow costumiers. Read more
One of the hardest things, especially for beginners, is puzzling out a pattern, expecially older ones, so pattern reviews are a great help when figuring out which one to get when preparing to make your next masterpiece. One I recently stumbled across was the Great Pattern Review sire run by the Greater Bay Area Costumiers…
So you want to go to a fantasy ball but don’t know where to begin? Five years ago, when we were all coming out of the Covid lockdowns (can you believe it?) and scrolling through Facebook, a post popped up from a friend about attending the Costumiers’ NZ Fantasy Masquerade Ball Weekend in Rotorua. Straight away,…
Part of my decision to create this blog was driven by a desire to explore the history of costuming. What is it about dressing up as someone or something different that fascinates us so much? When did clothing transform from mere functionality to a medium for expressing our creativity and identity? It turns out we…
