Modern Theatre Costumes Designers

Shortlisted for the Costume Society of America Millia Davenport Publication Award (2016), this lavishly illustrated book looks at the history of fashion from 1850 to 2010. Taking a decade-by-decade approach, Daniel James Cole and Nancy Deihl explore the history of fashion as a lively and dynamic manifestation of twentieth-century culture. Covering chronological changes in womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear, the book looks at the dissemination of style and the mechanisms of change, at the re... [Read More]

Designed especially for costume designers, this unique notebook contains templates useful for sketching, planning, and organizing costumes for theater productions. Details8 x 10"130 PagesUndated CalendarsTemplated pages for recording sizes, measurements, ideas, costumes by scene and actor, and moreIncludes Detail Worksheets, Dot Grid Pages, and Combination Lined and Graph PaperProfessionally Designed Interior PagesModern and Durable Matte Softcover in Black and WhiteThis practical and stylish jo... [Read More]

Though Romantic elements in stage design are often thought to have ended with the advent of the Victorian era, they in fact persisted into the second half of the nineteenth century. Romantic stages were used in the productions of many of the most prominent actor-managers of the period, including Madame Vestris, Charles Kean, Wilson Barrett, Henry Irving and Herbert Beerbohm Tree. This work shows how the emphasis placed on the visual elements of Victorian productions--the spectacular romantic set... [Read More]

Beginning with designs for John Gielgud's production of Romeo and Juliet in 1932, Elizabeth Montgomery, Margaret Harris, and Sophia Harris designed more than three hundred productions under the name "Motley" (after Jaques' quip "Motley's the only wear"). Over the course of nearly four decades, they designed sets and costumes across the dramatic spectrum - straight plays, Shakespeare and other classics, ballet, opera, musicals, and films in both England and the United States. Design by Motley tra... [Read More]

Designed especially for costume designers, this unique notebook contains templates useful for sketching, planning, and organizing costumes for theater productions. This 6 x 9" journal with a total of 120 pages includes 100 two page spread template pages for organizing costumes and information, including sizes and measurements, for each actor/actress and character plus 20 extra blank and blank lined pages for sketching, design, and extra notes . With a cute softcover in blue and periwinkle, this ... [Read More]

Designed especially for costume designers, this unique notebook contains templates useful for sketching, planning, and organizing costumes for theater productions. Details8 x 10"130 PagesUndated CalendarsTemplated pages for recording sizes, measurements, ideas, costumes by scene and actor, and moreIncludes Detail Worksheets, Dot Grid Pages, and Combination Lined and Graph PaperProfessionally Designed Interior PagesModern and Durable Matte Softcover in Teal GreenThis practical and stylish journal... [Read More]

A0020C Upholstery Grade Jacquard Fabric from Discounted Designer FabricsA0020C is an upholstery grade jacquard fabric. This fabric is rated heavy duty, and is great for upholstery, window treatments and bedding. This material can be used for residential, commercial and hospitality uses.More Product Details:Width: 54"Length: by the yard (your order will be on one continuous piece)Lead Time: ships within 1 full business dayPattern Direction: shown not railroaded, but non-directionalCleaning: water... [Read More]

A0019A Upholstery Grade Jacquard Fabric from Discounted Designer FabricsA0019A is an upholstery grade jacquard fabric. This fabric is rated heavy duty, and is great for upholstery, window treatments and bedding. This material can be used for residential, commercial and hospitality uses.More Product Details:Width: 54"Length: by the yard (your order will be on one continuous piece)Lead Time: ships within 1 full business dayPattern Direction: not railroadedCleaning: water based cleanerNotes About O... [Read More]

A0023C Upholstery Grade Jacquard Fabric from Discounted Designer FabricsA0023C is an upholstery grade jacquard fabric. This fabric is rated heavy duty, and is great for upholstery, window treatments and bedding. This material can be used for residential, commercial and hospitality uses.More Product Details:Width: 54"Length: by the yard (your order will be on one continuous piece)Lead Time: ships within 1 full business dayPattern Direction: not railroadedCleaning: solvent based upholstery cleaner... [Read More]