Costume
Bob Mackie set to receive the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tonys
Costume extraordinaire Bob Mackie is set to receive the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award ahead of the Tony Awards in...
Meet the costume designers on four of London’s new shows.
London is the epicentre of everything theatre and home to one of the biggest theatre districts in the world, the...
A whole new world for the costumes on Disney’s Aladdin remake
Disney’s new live-action Aladdin is set for release in the US and UK on Friday and the costumes look incredible....
Erin Brockovich costume designer Jeffrey Kurland set to work on the next Christopher Nolan film.
Christopher Nolan has been behind some of the biggest (and most confusing) films of all time. Mostly known for his...
GoT Costume designer reveals the final secrets hidden in Sansa’s costume
WARNING! ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS So it has finally happened. 8 years of dragons, armies and ancient houses have finally...
Gentleman Jack: Suranne Jones reveals costume toll on the new BBC series.
New Sally Wainwright penned period drama Gentleman Jack has finally hit our screens after several anticipation filled months. The drama...
Kozzii Exclusive: Meet the talented embroiderer behind the Game of Thrones costumes
The last season of Game of Thrones has been a dramatic one and with the finale finally here, the anticipation...
What are the biggest problems we face in the costume industry?
Working as a freelancer in the costume industry may be an exciting and rewarding line of work, but it certainly...
10 of the most surprising costume facts in Hollywood history
Many actors will say that the character never really appears until they are wearing the costume. It’s arguably one of...
“You have to take the viewer on a believable journey” – Kozzii speaks to British TV’s costume designer and stylist...
Often designers find their niche and remain in one section of the industry for a long time – sometimes for...
THE TIME IS NOW: How can we become more sustainable in wardrobe departments?
Sustainability needs to become a priority for everyone working in the entertainment industry. It’s time for wardrobe to step-up its...
Season 8, Episode 2 of Game of Thrones: Sansa Stark costume sets the internet on fire
Warning!! may contain spoilers. If you haven’t caught up with Season 8 then we recommend that you DO NOT read...
The Dressmaker: movie costume exhibition comes to Canberra
The super successful exhibition showcasing the sublime costumes from the film The Dressmaker opens for the last time this April...
GAME OF THRONES: A review of the best costumes in the series
With the Game of Thrones finale season looming, we take a look back at some of the most memorable costumes...
Catherine Zuber wins Best Costume Design for The King & I at Olivier Awards 2019
Catherine Zuber won Best Costume Design for her incredible work on The King and I at the Olivier Awards 2019....
Meet the costume designers on some of 2019’s biggest films
Some of 2019’s most exciting film releases are yet to hit the big screens, so we wanted to find out...
Do I Need An Agent? Creative Representation For Costume People
Having an agent can be a way of bringing in more work but it can also come with its challenges....
100 years of Bauhaus: Its influence on costume design and how you can use it
Think of the word Bauhaus and instantly images of absolute German minimalist cool spring to mind. A design school that...
What Does An Assistant Costume Designer Do?
You may know all about the role of a costume designer, but what about their assistants? When you think of...
Top 7 Costume Blunders Caught On Film.
Keeping track of continuity and costumes on big-budget films is no easy task and occasionally the odd mistake rears its...
Top 10 TV Series You Should Be Watching For Costume
TV series are an absolute gold mine for costume inspiration, which is why we’ve pulled together our top 10 shows...
Royal Shakespeare Company: Costuming a gender-swapped The Taming of the Shrew
The Royal Shakespeare Company is known worldwide as being THE go-to company for the most cutting edge productions of the...
Ruth E Carter honoured by US Senate
It seems Ruth E Carter truly is unstoppable this year, as she announced she has been honoured by a US...
Coming Up: US Exhibitions For Costume People (Spring/Summer 2019)
You are in for some real fashion and costume treats in this year’s spring/summer exhibition roundup in the USA. Clear...
Kozzii Guide: US Costume & Fashion Events Spring/Summer 2019
There’s plenty going on in the costume world this spring and summer in the states, whether you’re a designer, maker...
WHAT’S ON: UK Costume & Fashion Events Spring/Summer 2019
Spring is on our doorstep, so there’s no better time to get the diary out and fill those empty spaces....
Hamilton Wins Best Costume at the What’s On Stage Awards
We all know that Whats On Stage is the go to place for all your theatre needs, and their annual...
UK Costume And Fashion Exhibitions To Watch Out For
There’s plenty of exhibitions on this year to satisfy costumiers and fashionistas across the UK, so we’ve pulled together some...
UK Museums Every Costume Professional Should Be Visiting
The UK is known for its impressive array of museums, so much so it can be hard to pick where...
BREAKING: Black Panther Takes Best Costume Oscar Gong.
The Oscars, Hollywoods most anticipated date in the calendar, was underway last night. As usual with these things, we love...
2019 Costume Guild Award Winners Announced
The winners have been announced from this year’s Costume Designers Guild Awards with Black Panther, The Favourite and Crazy Rich...
Harley Quinn has a brand new costume and it’s not what you might expect
Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad may have already had a very distinctive look, but her costume is set for a...
And the BAFTA for best costume goes to…The Favourite
The BAFTAs glittered away on Sunday night, with The Favourite scooping the award for best costume. It’s not exactly a...
Top Historical Costume Blogs To Inspire Your Next Creation
If you’re researching or making a historical costume and need some inspiration, check out some of these blogs to help...
10 Costume Podcasts You Must Listen To
If you’re stuck for something to listen to on your commute, then delve into our top costume podcasts to set...
How to become a costume designer
So it’s your dream to become a costume designer, but where do you actually start? And furthermore, how do you...
The dos and don’ts of working backstage with celebrities
Working with celebrities can be a minefield if you’re not prepared, so check out our do’s and don’ts and keep...
The Most Impressive Costume Changes in Broadway’s History.
New York New York it’s a wonderful town! And if you’re a musical theatre fanatic it doesn’t get much more...
How to succeed when designing on a budget
By Marie Brammah – 22/12/2018 Rarely are costume designers and stylists given the budget they want/need for the requirements of...
What Your Employer Wants – How to Land the Perfect Job in 2019
Article by Anne Marie – 20/12/2018 Working in costuming can be a highly rewarding and exhilarating experience but getting that...
What’s the point of a dresser?
The dresser is a role that is almost as synonymous with the tradition of theatre as the actor. So ingrained is...
Fantastic Beasts costume design is a Paris fashion delight
It’s here! The latest instalment in the Wizarding World universe. Fantastic Beasts – The Crimes of Grindelwald is in our...
Creating costumes for the best loved pantomime in the North of England
It’s that time of year again…Oh no it isn’t! Sorry, we couldn’t resist. Seeing as pantomime season is now firmly...
Dressers honoured at London Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The 64th Annual London Evening Standard theatre awards saw many household names take home awards for their performances, with top...
How to make the most of colour in costume design for screen
By Marie Bramah – 5/11/2018 Colour holds much potential in expressing characters, relationships, ideas and meaning within a story. It...
How I became a costume designer
Trying to build a career in the costume industry? We’ve all heard the tired pieces of advice like “make your...
The secrets behind the costumes of The Crown
If you’re a fan of The Crown, then these facts-behind-the-costumes are guaranteed to give you a much-needed info-hit on one...
The stylist behind Claire Underwood’s ‘Power’ costumes in House of Cards
Costuming the First Lady turned president in the edge-of-your-seat series House of Cards is a fierce task, requiring a fierce...
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show
As a young boy, Jean Paul Gaultier used to spend his time watching the black and white images beamed into...
Costume Designer on BBC’s Killing Eve gets special mention from Vogue
The BBC’s new binge-worthy offering Killing Eve is captivating viewers up and down the country. The show focuses on two...
What is the role of a costume assistant?
Ever wondered what a Costume Assistant does? Well wonder no further and let Kozzii shed some light on the matter....
British costume wins Emmy for The Crown
A British costume designer has landed herself an Emmy for her outstanding work on the Netflix series The Crown. In...
Starting again – A wardrobe professional’s journey from the USA
Starting your career as a wardrobe professional can be a minefield. Climbing the greasy pole in a freelance world can...
10 of the best costume designers to follow on social media
Check out ten of the best costume designers to follow on social media to help you get inspired. As there...
From Theatre Intern to Marvel Costume Designer
When we see amazing designs on TV and Film it’s hard to imagine the person who designed them as anything...
Smart Beginner Sewing Tips to Save Your Life!
Ok, so “to save your life!” might be overstretching the abilities of sewing a little, but these beginner sewing tips...
Top online costume resources to bookmark immediately
Of course, we think Kozzii is one of the best sites out there for costume content, but our Kozzii compilation...
What’s it like to work for Cirque Du Soleil?
Cirque du Soleil, the mega Canadian entertainment company has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Once a small...
10 books to boost your skills and career
Our top 10 costume books to help you with study and professional practice. There is a vast sea of books...
Getting Heavy – Meet Finland’s Heavy Metal Costume Designer
Finland – known for its saunas, first-class education system, and having the most heavy-metal bands per capita. With this in mind,...
Top UK university courses for costume
If you’re thinking of going to university to study costume, here are some of the top UK university courses for...
How to get your first costume job in Film – Kozzii investigates
Getting into Film can be a daunting prospect, particularly if you are just starting out on your career journey. Who...
How to Break Down Costumes the Kozzii way
How to break down costumes successfully is a great skill to have if you work in costume and wardrobe and...
9 Pieces of Career Advice From Top Costume Designer Ann Foley.
These 9 early career tips from costume designer Ann Foley will not only help to get you the job but...
Costume Designer on Black Panther Reveals How To Make a Super Hero Suit
Designing a superhero costume is an intensive process, so it’s great to get some insight from the costume designer on...
Kozzii’s 5 top tips for being an amazing dresser
Dressing can be nerve-wracking – especially at first when you’re not sure what to expect or what you’re going to...
How to rhinestone a dance costume.
Ever wanted to know how to rhinestone dancewear? Then look no further as we will tell you how with this...
Working on a cruise ship – What’s it really like?
To ship or not to ship? That is the question. The idea of setting sale and hopping from port to...
Meet the Graduate
The ‘Meet the Graduate’ series will see Kozzii interview early career professionals and get the low down on how they...
Top 5 Tips On How To Use A Clothes Steamer
Ever been handed a piece of equipment and had no clue how to use it? Perhaps you’re new to the...
Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo – Wardrobe team talk about beautiful bug designs.
Ever wondered how the stunning and superbly creative costumes seen taking flight in shows like Cirque du Soleil’s Ovo are...
Crystals are Shining, Shimmering, Splendid in Aladdin
How many Swarovski crystals does it take to stun your average London West-End theatre audience? An astronomical amount according to a...
TV Costume Designers and their Influence on Fashion World
Once-upon-a-time, cinema was king and a TV costume designer’s influence on fashion was minimal. Think back to the 90s and 00s...
Meet Prinx Lydia they/them – The designer and maker celebrating non-binary expression.
Some designers and makers specialise in clothes for men, and others in clothes for women. But where do those who...