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Directory of costume resources. Period clothing and hair styles, courses on period clothing and its construction, research library, and consultations.

A comprehensive index of costume links for those who study and/or make costumes.

Includes photographs, renderings, history and information on costuming. Extensive links collection.

General resource sites, accessories, regional, preservation, and vendors.

A web index for costumers and those interested in costume. History, images, research, museums, instruction, organizations, events, and large source/suppliers listings.

A conglomeration of six German companies that produce theater costumes by Alexandra Brandner, leather by Fauck OHG, historical shoes by Alexander Harr, costumes and classical ballet leotards by Klaus

Images, rentals, facilities, contact information, and school's theatre history. Located in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

London-based costumery for film, television, and theatre. Article, images, list of past productions, contact information.

Made-to-order or custom designed theatrical and fashion headpieces, headdresses, and costumes. Located in Sydney, Australia.

Theatrical costume house and dancewear supplier.

Located in Glasgow, a costume maker and designer specialising in theatre, film and television productions; includes profile, portfolio and contact details.

Wardrobe for the Kirov Opera and Ballet. Information and visual tour.

Shoelace the costume shop cat invites visitors for a tour of the wardrobe department at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks. Captioned image gallery, screensavers, dyeing and painting information, an

Annual summer costuming conference in Van Nuys, California, USA. Membership information, list of past classes, instructor profiles, vendors, frequently asked questions, and hotel information.

Degree for analyzing and communicating a story through characters' costumes. Description of the coursework, program faculty, curriculum outline.

Associate of Arts program. Curriculum and what to expect, career information, and tuition.

Associate of Arts program for third year students. Curriculum, career outlook, and tuition.

Two year degree program with practical training in costume and tutu construction. Highlighting course overview and graduate career choices.

Discussions about how to make, find, and research reenactment costumes or their components, plus tips contributed from the community.

Personal history of costuming, image gallery, links, and reviews of costume books.

Official site of Costume-Con; convention usually scheduled February, April, or May. Mission statement, index of competition entries and awards, FAQ, news, book recommendations. Resource list for the W

Image gallery of fantasy and Renaissance costumes, special effects makeup, art, and parody bears, created by husband and wife team Josef and Kit Matulich of Ohio.

Period, dancing, and movie-inspired costumes created by sisters Gwenyver and Nancy. Images, tips, and commentary.

Guild officers, calendar of events and workshops, image gallery, membership information, costume links. Publishes "Coztume" newsletter.

Organization founded in 1953 to "promote the research, artistry and technical expertise in the field of film and television Costume Design".

Costume and fashion history, museums, art history, lectures, conservation, and scholarships. Publishes educational journal "Dress".

Membership information and costs, calendar of events, scholarship and grant requirements, purchasable publications, and list of associated societies with contact information. Publishes educational jou

Organization of collectors and enthusiasts. Mission statement and history, membership information, calendar, "Bulletin" newsletter and annual educational journal "Kostuum". [Frames] [Dutch/English]

Collection of wearable artists who present their art both in static shows and live performances. Photographic and video archives.

Membership and contact information for a non-profit organization devoted to the art, design and wearing of costumes. Located in Columbia, Maryland, USA.

California, US-based group who enjoy creating and wearing costumes. Includes "The Great Pattern Review", calendar of themed events, image gallery, membership information. Extensive directory of costu

Worldwide organization of costume professionals and hobbyists. Links to costume resources, events, and area chapters.

USA-based group supporting the costuming industry. Officers and Board of Directors, mission statement, events schedule, image gallery from past competitions, scholarships, list of members, and member

Founded 1977; located in the United Kingdom. Mission statement, membership information and costs, events, historic reproduction pattern sales and ordering, associated societies, and contact informati

Fact filled rundown and reference associates costumers with their trademark and specialty styles.

Since the 1948 inaugural of the Academy Award for Costume Design with an award presented to one color and one black and white film, a complete list of winners and nominees that includes links to cert

Links to exhibitions featuring the works of designers in various films, including Academy Award winners and nominees, from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

Online gallery featuring the work of movie and TV makeup artists. Transformations from actress into character are illustrated with before and after shots plus behind the scenes shots of the make-up pr

Article about The Cat's unusual costume and makeup for 'The Cat in the Hat'. (November 12, 2003)

Annual ball based on Celtic and goblin lore; produced by Sypher Art Studios. Images from past balls, event information, ticket sales and related merchandise, FAQ, and mailing list.

A Yahoo group for those who like costumes.

Yahoo group discussing atypical mascot costumes; not fur-suit or sports oriented. Sharing includes such items as foam, inflatable, or basket woven costumes.

Yahoo group discussing costumes for and relating to the Society of Creative Anachronism.

Yahoo group for people who love to sew period clothing. Sharing of ideas, troubleshooting, and convention and supplies information.

Classes, research, consultation and collection management in historical period costumes, clothing, and textiles.

Free patterns added weekly in many styles.

Photos and tips for making Daniel's Ever After costumes, gowns and dresses, including some for dolls.

Historical costumes with handmade bobbin lace and embroidery of Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Regency periods. Custom made costumes.

Photos and simple construction tips for making a costume representing Galadriel, the Elf character from "The Lord of the Rings." Her Mirror Dress is shown here.

Recreation, movie, historical and original costumes. Cotes to Phantom of the Opera to Moulin Rouge.

Costumes, sewing projects, and free embroidery designs for Renaissance and Medieval fairs, live action role playing games, costuming conventions and competitions.

Jennie Chancey considers the designer's work on "Sense and Sensibility" in her article titled, 'Dressing the Part: Costume in Three Jane Austen Film Adaptations'.

Profile of the designer offered.

Filmography links to awards and nominations of the designer.

John Calhoun interviews the designer who describes her work on "Anna and the King" as "the biggest thing [she had] ever undertaken", a project involving the creation of over 6,000 costumes. (Fe