Thinking Like a Designer – Analyzing Style and Costuming Design is a process that often begins with the spark of inspiration. That inspiration could be a flower, a painting, a vintage photograph, or simply another favorite dancer that you admire…
Stop the Presses: Samia Gamal Covered Her Belly Button!! Have you ever considered how your design brief impacts the final look of a costume? Wait, you might be wondering what is a “design brief?” The design brief is a written…
Last summer, I had the pleasure of working on one of my costumes. This vintage cream bedlah set is lovely, and I was very pleased with the final results. But after seeing it completed and on the dancer, I realized…
Isn’t this an amazing assiut dress? Oscar award-winning fashion designer Anthony Powel designed this amazing garment for the 1978 film “Death on the Nile.” This gown captures the sleek body-conscious lines popular in the 1930s. The long lean silhouette, strappy…