Creative Current Costumes

The school for lovers, Mozarts alternative title for Così fan tutte, is given a playful, theatrical treatment by German director Jan Philipp Gloger, who sets this new production for The Royal Opera in a theatre. The four lovers are performed by a cast of young rising stars, with Sabina Puertolas as the fun-loving Despina and acclaimed German baritone and comic genius Johannes Martin Kranzle as the impresario Don Alfonso, who leads the lovers on a role-playing journey full of picturesque setting... [Read More]

Have the most original costume at the next Halloween party with our retro costume look book! A great costume can come from a simple idea. We offer the images in this book to spark your imagination. The serious crafter can find elaborate outfits to challenge his or her skill, and the more casual creator can be inspired by discovering how a few simple details can make a striking costume.Most of the images in this book are from mid-century French and German costume magazines and catalogs, full of w... [Read More]

New York Times Bestselling Canine, Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund, is proud to present his new 2017 calendar! Crusoe is a miniature dachshund who has won the hearts of over a million fans on Facebook and many more with his viral videos, funny antics, and worldly travels. If you haven't already heard of him, you might recognize him upon learning he was the star of such viral videos as dachshunds playing cops & robbers, the minions dachshunds, the hunting dachshund, and the biggest of all with 50+... [Read More]

Doctor Who Archives: Prisoners of Time Omnibus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who with a twelve-part tribute to one of the most beloved heroes of all time. Follow the first 11 incarnations of the intrepid traveler on an epic adventure as he explores time and space with fan-favorite companions, and comes face to face with some of the galaxy's deadliest foes! Featuring the complete Prisoners of Time story arc, as well as a stunning cover gallery, this is a must-have addition to any W... [Read More]

From Martha Washington to Melania Trump, 46 of the nation's First Ladies grace the pages of this entertaining and informative coloring book. Presidents' wives, daughters, and other relations who served as official White House hostesses appear here in finely detailed, ready-to-color line drawings. Many of the First Ladies are depicted in their inaugural gowns — others model less formal attire. Illustrations include Dolley Madison, shown in a gown of Chinese silk brocade; Mary Todd Lincoln, dres... [Read More]

J.J. Abrams directs this seventh instalment of the epic sci-fi film series in which Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill reprise their roles from the original trilogy. Set 30 years after 'Return of the Jedi' (1983), the film follows Han Solo (Ford), Princess Leia (Fisher) and new characters scavenger Rey (Daisy Ridley), former stormtrooper Finn (John Boyega) and X-wing pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) as they face powerful forces from the dark side in the form of First Order commander Kyl... [Read More]

Journey to the 18th century with this misses' French lined dress with separate bodice and skirt. Includes pattern and instruction for panniers for underneath the skirt to create fullness and structure. Petticoat not included. Simplicity sewing costume pattern by American Duchess.