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
Period costumes - fabrics
About
The heavier fabric in period men's costumes has all kinds of implications; there is a financial implication, because heavy fabric is difficult to source and more expensive to make. There is also an impact - often positive - on the actor's performance, as they adapt to moving within a costume which may feel very different from, say, a contemporary suit.
People featured in this video include:
Sue Willmington, Costume Designer
Binnie Bowerman, Costume Supervisor
Karen Smith, Head Tailor
