tdf Costume Collection

12/08/2024

Tis the Carol viewing season

From vintage bras to re-purposed fur, Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell takes us behind the sartorial scenes of Carol.

12/07/2024

“That Octopus Gown” worn by Bebe Daniels, Photoplay, 1921.

12/04/2024

Looking for festive fashion inspiration?
Check out this fun article on dressing like Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit from The Muppet Christmas Carol! Perfect for fans of festive fashion with a vintage twist. Explore how to capture Bob Cratchit’s cozy, layered style in a modern way. Perfect for costume lovers and style enthusiasts alike!
Check it out here:

See why Style Girlfriend thinks Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit in "Muppet Christmas Carol" has a holiday style worth stealing

12/03/2024

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12/02/2024

Tis the season!

Check out this look at 5 stunning costumes from Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

Watch as Rockette Jackie breaks down 5 iconic Rockette costumes 👗✨ Which costume would you like to see next?Follow us on:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/...

12/01/2024

Happy birthday, Bette Midler 🥳

📷 Barrow Street in Greenwich Village 1975. via Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty.

11/30/2024

Who has read the The Art of Costume Design by Marilyn Sotto?

11/29/2024

Post Turkey Day feels after lots of gobbling up🫄

Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer wore this in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of Funny Girl during the song "His Love Makes Me Beautiful." It was designed by Davin Murin.

11/28/2024

Today we’re thankful that we can journey to the past. Let’s head back to the 2017 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! This gorgeous Imperial Court costume was designed by Linda Cho and built at Parsons-Meares Ltd. for Christy Altomare in the title role of Anastasia The Musical. The gown and cloak were designed specifically for parade.

11/26/2024

Do you follow design influencers on social media? If so, who?

11/25/2024

Wicked wasn't the only big-budget feature to hit theatres this weekend, we also saw the long-awaited sequel, Gladiator II! In this feature, Vogue speaks with the costume designers of the new epic...

“It was a huge, epic to-do—I mean, literally an epic,” says Janty Yates, who, together with David Crossman, created the costumes for Ridley Scott’s latest.

11/24/2024

Let us be glad, let us be grateful!

'Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell takes InStyle 'Behind the Seams' of the wardrobe for Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, and the rest of the cast, including that Glinda's bubble dress took 225 hours to hand-bead.

11/23/2024

Wicked Movie director Jon M. Chu reveals detailing of Nessarose’s crystal shoes including a tornado shaped heel 🌪️

11/21/2024

Any plans to see Wicked this weekend?

11/19/2024

Shakespeare meets Gen Z style: Discover how bold costume choices in Broadway's Romeo and Juliet redefine timeless tragedy for a modern audience. Think Adidas, Dr. Martens, and TikTok-ready vibes! Dive into Fashionista’s exclusive with designer Enver Chakartash.

Costume designer Enver Chakartash walks Fashionista through the show's modern wardrobe featuring brands like Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Y-3 and Adidas.

11/17/2024

Hell was raised on Tuesday morning at the historic Woodpecker Community Theater, where locally-acclaimed Matthew Tyler Ryan Bryan Christopher was given a pair of suspender trousers with no pockets at his Newsies costume fitting.

by Hallie Quinn. .BRANSON, MO - Hell was raised on Tuesday morning at the historic Woodpecker Community Theater, where locally-acclaimed Matthew Tyler Ryan Bryan Christopher was given a pair of suspender trousers with no pockets at his Newsies costume fitting. “Just screw everything I...

11/16/2024

Happy birthday, Martha Plimpton! Ms. Plimpton wore this beautiful piece for her portrayal as Imogen in William Shakespeare's Cymbeline at Lincoln Center Theater in 2007. It was designed by Tony Award winner Jess Goldstein and built by Carelli Costumes.

Check out photos of the the costume sketch and the corresponding swatches!

This costume and its bible were generously donated to us by Mr. Goldstein for use in our archival library.

11/14/2024

Throwback Thursday: This is a video from our last costume collection bag sale!