History of COSTUME
This ancient civilization used simple linen outfits where colors and accessories indicated societal roles.
What is Ancient Greece?
These are considered the building blocks of any costume, ranging from cotton to synthetics.
What are fabrics?
This element affects the overall shape and silhouette, providing 'breathing room' around costume elements.
What is Space?
This musical brings a classic fairy tale to life, complete with a glass slipper and a magical transformation at midnight. It's been adapted for the stage multiple times, enchanting audiences with its timeless story.
What is "Cinderella"?
The initial step in the design process where ideas are brought to paper.
What is Sketching?
In this period, rich vibrant clothes with layers and embroidery were used to highlight wealth.
What is the Renaissance?
This kit includes needles, threads, scissors, and pins, essential for costume creation.
What is a Sewing Kit?
This defines edges within the costume, guiding the eye and suggesting movement.
What is Line?
Set in the 1950s, this musical is all about high school romance, rock and roll, and greased-back hair. It gave us memorable tunes like "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want."
What is "Grease"?
This step involves choosing materials that bring sketches to life.
What is Fabric Selection?
This century saw fashion go 'big' with huge wigs and wide dresses becoming popular.
What is the 17th Century?
These tools are crucial for ensuring costumes fit perfectly.
What are Measuring Tools?
These give costumes their 3D aspect, creating physical outline and volume
What are Shape & Form?
Inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this soulful twist on the classic tale features a yellow brick road and hits like "Ease On Down the Road." It won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
What is "The Wiz"?
This phase involves cutting, sewing, and assembling the costume.
What is Construction?
During this century, clothes became more practical due to the industrial boom.
What is the 19th Century?
This item is used for brainstorming and refining costume designs.
What is a Sketchbook & Pencils?
This element sets the mood and conveys character traits through its use.
What is Color?
This musical, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," is set in the 1950s and features rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks in New York City. It's known for songs like "Somewhere" and "America."
What is "West Side Story"?
This is done to ensure costumes fit perfectly and allow for performance.
What is Fitting?
This century was marked by a style explosion where fashion became a form of self-expression.
What is the 20th Century?
An essential machine offering a range of stitches and techniques for costume creation.
What is a Sewing Machine?
The feel and appearance of costume surfaces, adding depth and realism.
What is Texture?
This tragic love story, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, is based on Puccini's opera "Madame Butterfly." It tells the tale of an American GI and a Vietnamese bar girl.
What is "Miss Saigon"?
This final step adds accessories and last-minute tweaks.
What are Final Touches?