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
Costume realism and detail
About
The costume makers take great care to make costumes that look exactly like real clothes, even down to details that the audience can't see. This allows the actor to get into character and treat the garments as they would their own clothing.
People featured in this video include:
Sue Willmington, Costume Designer
Karen Smith, Head Tailor
