Topics
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Costume department (Overview)
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Costume buying (Overview)
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Buying costumes from vintage shops
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Buying costumes on the high street
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Division of labour in the costume workshop
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Costume workflow from design through to fitting
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Mens' tailoring in the costume workshop
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Costume realism and detail
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Period costumes - Research
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Period costumes - fabrics
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Costume bibles
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Costume props (Overview)
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Dye room (Overview)
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Breaking down costumes
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Dyeing and screen-printing on a dressing gown
Mens' tailoring in the costume workshop
About
The type (particularly the weight) of the cloth is an important element in how a costume looks, and it is particularly difficult to source the heavier type of material used in older clothes.
People featured in this video include:
Karen Smith, Head Tailor
Binnie Bowerman, Costume Supervisor
