Wardrobe
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...