GREAT GATSBY COSTUMES

No matter what genre of entertainment, costumes play a role. Movies, included.  It’s always interesting to see how the designers come up with the proprer clothing for the time and character, isn’t it?  It used to be more loose and free with the accuracy of the costumes, but over the past 20-30 years, movies are remarkably accurate in their portrayal of period costumes.  Once in a while, they err, but not often.

Brooks Brothers’ Costumes for The Great Gatsby: Your First Look …

“Now that we’ve reviewed the unbe-freakin’-lievable trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, we’re thrilled to share a first look at the menswear ensembles …www.luckymag.com/…/brooks-brothers-costumes-for-the-grea…”
http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2012/06/brooks-brothers-costumes-for-the-great-gatsby-your-first-look

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Charlize Theron’s Evil Queen Costume

Per the attached article, the costume designer of Charlize Therons Evil Queen costume, Colleen Atwood must have had a ball with this costume with all its unusual materials and intricasies.  In my former world, we tried to build costumes that looked great on stage (we didn’t do any movie work) and that the costumes(s)would be durable on a long term basis, but not so detailed as this.  

Theron’s evil queen role lets costume designer run wild

“By Sandy Cohen AP Charlize Theron’s evil queen costumes for “Snow White and the Huntsman” called for hundreds of hand-cut rooster feathers, thousands of iridescent beetle wings from Thailand and one particularly imposing crown.Washington Times”
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jun/4/therons-evil-queen-role-lets-costume-designer-run-/

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Tinker Bell Costume Rejected at Disney

Hmmm…to paraphrase something I heard a long time ago: I wonder what Walt would have done?

Tinker Bell costume causes trouble at Disney

“(April Spielman) A Tampa bay area teen and her boyfriend are in shock after being forced to take off the costumes they were wearing at Walt Disney World. By Dalia Dangerfield, A Tampa bay area teen and her boyfriend are in shock after being forced to …Bay News 9”
http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2012/6/5/tinker_bell_costume_.html

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Costumes for Dogs Video

Came across this video and thought it was cute and funny.  It’s a little early to be thinking about Halloween (or is it?), especially for your pet, but here it is anyhow.

We will probably do great cat costumes in our next video, possibly next week.

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Movie Costume Designer

Another article about a perspective on theatre and costume designing.  Even within this one area of costuming, there are so many facets and ideas and interpretations and perhaps even philosophies.   I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention anything about 'whiskey drinking' before, though.  

'There's a bit of theatre in everyone'

"Having designed costumes for more than 20 movies, and bagging national awards for her work in Bandit Queen and Omkara, the multifaceted personality has added another feat to the list, as the outspoken whisky drinking Dolly Arora – who sets the screen …"
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Punjab/Chandigarh/There-s-a-bit-of-theatre-in-everyone/SP-Article1-862493.aspx

You might have noticed this past month or so, we have focused more and more on theatre.  Costumes, makeup, prosthics, props.  This is because Spring usually is the season for high school productions and some college as well.  As we move into the slowet part of the year, costume wise, what we will be featuring is a bit of an unknown as of now.  Of course, Halloween follows that and we will have loads of 'stuff' when that time of year come up…may be even earlier.  For more information on costumes, visit us at

http://www.costumescostumescostumes.net

Renaisssance History, Costumes and Clothing 

The history of renaissance clothing dates back to early 1940’s, where it started with a single nation and then spread throughout the world creating a big impact. However the renaissance costumes were in a stage of evolution during this period when the Germans made an improvement in the natural silhouette. They liked to put bulk of large puffs all over from their head, thighs, arms, back and chest. Also they used feathers to accessorize their whole costume. This stage was followed with more and more discoveries making the renaissance costume more and more creative. These costumes were generally available in dark colors, with the black velvet mostly used for the head dresses. White linen was used with gold and burgundy colored pirate shirt and with collar and wrist ruffles.

When there was an important event, the rich people used to wear an expensive sort of a garb and the ones who cannot afford such garbs wore a usual one.

Renaissance clothing for male included a variation between a low crowned brimmed cap which sometimes was one side turned up or turned up all around. The most usual hairstyle was bobbed. The length and style of the hair depended on their own tastes. During the 16th century men preferred hair similar to the men today in the 21st century.

The women medieval clothing for female had variation…More at About Renaissance Clothing – We Are The Geordies

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The Renaissance movement as described in this article probably went back into the 30’s rather than the 40’s, and perhaps even earlier than that (as per a photo that I came across recently). The movement is well established now, and in fact, our area will be holding it’sr annual event shortly.  It’s great to see so many enthusiasts that do this type of thing.  For more information about costumes or costuming, please visit us at

http://www.costumescostumescostumes.net

Renaissance Costume Designer

Renaissance Costume Designer on TV…More at Julia Soares McCormick :Renaissance Costume Designer on TV …

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This was an interesting interview with an interesting lady who makes Medieval, Renaissance, Tudor, and Elizabethian costumes.  I can’t see the quality of her sewing from the video, but I can tell she is exceptional as to design, pattern, precision as to staying historically accurate.  I would love to see some of her closeup.  

BTW, the dress in the photo above is not one of Julia Soares McCormick’s work.

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When displaying character with costume and Halloween makeup, people generally run into an issue like not making any impression. Mot making any impression can be caused by not applying the right costumes or make up. This is because dressing up as certain character can only make a great impression if wearing the right costume and putting up the proper make up. To apply Halloween make up ideas, you’ll require applying the proper make up techniques and costume. The right Halloween make up techniques requires the right combination of makeup product, and also shades for evil look. Additional important elements when displaying character with costume and Halloween makeup are prosthetics, and also make up base….More at Halloween Makeup tips and guide | Kate Beauty Tips

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As we have done the past post or two, we are sticking with what elements are essential for your costumes, including the costume itself (and all the things that need to be considered), the prosthetics, if any; and the makeup.  The type of makeup, the application of the makeup and the lighting and distance from where you will be observed are all key ingredients in the costume.  This article delves into some of these elements.

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