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How a Costume Department Keeps Track of Everything

How a Costume Department Keeps Track of Everything

A costume department may be responsible for hundreds—or sometimes thousands—of individual garments, shoes, accessories and pieces of equipment. Every item needs to be available for the right person, in the...

How a Costume Department Keeps Track of Everything

A costume department may be responsible for hundreds—or sometimes thousands—of individual garments, shoes, accessories and pieces of equipment. Every item needs to be available for the right person, in the...

A More Sustainable Costume Department: Practical Choices for Production

A More Sustainable Costume Department: Practica...

Sustainability in costume starts with practical decisions about sourcing, care and reuse. Explore ways to reduce unnecessary purchasing, keep wardrobe in circulation and plan for a more responsible wrap.

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A More Sustainable Costume Department: Practica...

Sustainability in costume starts with practical decisions about sourcing, care and reuse. Explore ways to reduce unnecessary purchasing, keep wardrobe in circulation and plan for a more responsible wrap.

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Unexpected Costume Department Tools Used on Film and TV Sets

Unexpected Costume Department Tools Used on Fil...

Needles and scissors are only part of the job. Radios, label makers, phone cameras, power banks and zip bags all support the fast, precise work behind a finished screen costume.

Unexpected Costume Department Tools Used on Fil...

Needles and scissors are only part of the job. Radios, label makers, phone cameras, power banks and zip bags all support the fast, precise work behind a finished screen costume.

Costume department fitting prep with organised garment racks

Before the Fitting: Practical Prep for Costume ...

A practical guide to preparing for a costume fitting day, from organising racks and checking garments to labelling, temporary adjustments, fitting notes and exit systems. Written for costume departments working...

Before the Fitting: Practical Prep for Costume ...

A practical guide to preparing for a costume fitting day, from organising racks and checking garments to labelling, temporary adjustments, fitting notes and exit systems. Written for costume departments working...

Building a Costume Standby Kit: Essentials for Set, Studio and Location

Building a Costume Standby Kit: Essentials for ...

What belongs in a professional wardrobe kit? From sewing basics and quick-fix tools to standby extras for longer days, this guide covers the essentials for set, studio and location work.

Building a Costume Standby Kit: Essentials for ...

What belongs in a professional wardrobe kit? From sewing basics and quick-fix tools to standby extras for longer days, this guide covers the essentials for set, studio and location work.

Continuity in Costume: Systems, Multiples and Production Realities

Continuity in Costume: Systems, Multiples and P...

Continuity in costume is more than matching outfits between takes. From multiples and tracking systems to reversible repairs and production logistics, strong continuity practices underpin every professional wardrobe department. Here’s...

Continuity in Costume: Systems, Multiples and P...

Continuity in costume is more than matching outfits between takes. From multiples and tracking systems to reversible repairs and production logistics, strong continuity practices underpin every professional wardrobe department. Here’s...