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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...
Maternity leave as a freelancer in the UK: How it works
Maternity leave as a freelancer in the costume and wardrobe world can seem extremely overwhelming and confusing, so we thought...
“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...
Top Headtorches For Working Backstage
A good headtorch is a costume staple and an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe kit, so here’s our rundown of...
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....
Top 5 Sewing Machines As Rated By Users
With hundreds of sewing machines out there (or sergers if you’re in the U.S ) it can be a real...
V&A Extends Blockbuster Christian Dior Exhibition – Here is how to get your tickets
The V&A announced it will extend its sell-out Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition after tickets for the entire run...
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 Costume Design Courses in the US
The USA has so many exciting options to study costume at college, which is why we’ve pulled together our top...
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...
Kozzii Guide: Five Of The Best Fabric Scissors That Won’t Break The Bank
Finding the right scissors that cut it in the sewing the world can sometimes be a painful and costly case...
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...
A Quick Guide to Essential Sewing Terminology
Whether you are a beginner with no other intentions than learning a new skill, or a seasoned pro running up...
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...
UK Theatre are holding a Venues Forum: Here’s how to get involved
A series of venues and touring forums are being held around the country this spring, giving theatre workers the perfect...
Grammys Style Roundup 2019
The star-studded Grammys may be over, but we’re still recovering from the extraordinary fashion on display, so check out our...
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...
The Spectacular Christian Dior Exhibition At The V&A London Should Not Be Missed
The much-awaited Christian Dior exhibition has landed in London and it’s everything you hoped it would be. Since its huge...
Experiencing Creative Block? Here are 10 Ways To Get The Juices Flowing Again
Creative block can strike at any time, and whilst it is a completely normal part of the creative process, it...
Was the 2019 Super Bowl Show A Style Flop? Here’s Our Verdict.
Whether you’re an avid watcher of the game or not, the annual costume reveals from the Super Bowl halftime show...
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...
5 ways to boost your wardrobe career in 2019
It’s the beginning of a new year, and there’s no better time to boost your chances of nailing the perfect...
A Day in the Life of a Fashion Brand Stylist
by Hannah Ruth Watte With so many aspects to the styling world, it may seem pretty daunting when asked to...
How to prepare for a commercial shoot
By Hannah Ruth Watte You might be wondering ‘what is a commercial shoot?’ And how might this differ from other...
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...
The 5 Essentials of Styling for a Photo Shoot
Styling is a partnership. A partnership between the photographer and the stylist. If you are ever asked to style a...
The wardrobe pro’s guide to surviving panto season
It’s that time of year again! When all our employment problems are solved (Until January at least) and we lose...
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...
Is the stylist the most important role in music right now?
The music video has gone through quite a process. From Zig-a-Zig-ah to Lemonade it’s obvious how the artistic integrity of...
Know your stage directions (and theatre terminology)
It doesn’t matter how experienced you are sometimes when working in the theatre the orientation of the stage can be confusing....
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...
Hip-Hop’s Cross-Stitch Queen
Cross-stitch, not a skill you would usually associate with the world of Hip-Hop, but if you are a fan of...
Being a dresser on Broadway
Being a dresser is a role that is often misunderstood by those not working within theatre. “Do you just help...
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 best fabric shops in the UK
Those of you who are seasoned makers probably have every spare space in your house already filled with irresistible fabrics...
What does a Wardrobe Supervisor do?
What exactly does a Wardrobe Supervisor do? Let us delve into the baffling world of wardrobe and dig out some...
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....
10 Backstage wardrobe nightmares that keep us up at night
As a wardrobe professional working backstage, there are always going to be those nightmare situations that crop up unexpectedly. Unfortunately,...
Go For Wardrobe – providing quality wardrobe professionals across the industry
Sometimes quality is overlooked in the rush to ‘staff’ a gig or show, but Go For Wardrobe, a wardrobe staffing...
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...
Touring with the world premier production of ‘Dusty’
As well as the unusual heat, the UK has also been bathed in the soulful music of Dusty Springfield throughout...
10 things you only know if you work backstage in wardrobe.
If you work backstage as wardrobe staff in theatres, there are certain things you know comes with the territory that...
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...
5 super sewing hacks to blow your mind!
Here at Kozzii, there’s nothing like sewing hacks to make our day. These are SO good, we just had to...
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...
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...
Working in Wardrobe at a Regional Theatre
Kozzii has interviewed wardrobe professionals working on some of the biggest, high budget shows on the planet. But the world...
5 minutes with a Wardrobe Assistant on Hamilton
Hamilton has become one of the most talked about shows on the planet. With a brilliant sung and rapped score...
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,...
Kozzii’s 10 phrases you should know when working in a wardrobe department.
When you start working in any industry there are certain phrases and words that can fly right over the head...
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...
What’s the role of a Head Dresser? Kozzii investigates
Dressing is a role that not many people know much about, but is a vital part of any show if...
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...
Kozzii – Putting you centre stage
Kozzii is a brand new online magazine, designed to put hardworking wardrobe, styling, and costume professionals front and centre of...
3 professional wardrobe hacks you might not have thought of
We have given you our top wardrobe kit essentials but have you ever wondered what the three golden rules of...
How to survive being a freelancer. Kozzii’s Tips for the self-employed wardrobe pro
I’ve got 99 problems but being a freelancer ain’t one…if only. Freelancing can be hugely rewarding but there are some...
Need a wardrobe kit bag? These guys have it sorted.
Need a one-size-fits-all for your wardrobe kit bag? Well, The Costumier is a one-stop-shop for all your wardrobe needs. If...
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...