Most Inventive Costumes

Young Harry Monster has waited all yearAnd now Halloween is almost hereHe knows just what he wants to beA pirate – the terror of the high sea!

When, in 1928, Alfredo Casella approached opera for the first time, he was already a mature, 45-year-old composer. La Donna Serpente by Carlo Gozzi was a subject that had intrigued him for a decade or so and, in fact, in 1918 he had conceived of a choral ballet, for which he commissioned scenery and costumes from the Russian painter. La Donna Serpente kept Casella busy for three years, from October 1928 to the same month in 1931. Just days before the opening at the Teatro Reale in Rome of his ""... [Read More]

This 'Swan Lake' is a 'Swan Lake' for our times, capable of transporting the audience to another world. The magic in the story suddenly takes hold of the viewer. Ballet is not simply a way of telling the story. Rather than gestures asking to be deciphered, the choreographer created large-scale, visionary movements closer to an artistic language of symbols and plays on the whole spectrum of human emotions. It always maintains a relationship of creative tension with its surroundings, especially th... [Read More]

Does a bear strip in the woods?Head costumer Grace Martinez has had it with the antics of the werebear strippers, Apollo and Surya, who have managed to destroy nearly every costume her team has sewn them. Can a little forest magic bring these three close together? Or will a monster in need of hunting scare Grace out of her cashmere socks…and into the furry arms of the sun bears. The air conditioning at Bear Buns Denver breaks, but while it gets repaired, the Bear Buns club gets moved...to Cher... [Read More]

Written by expert shibori teacher Jane Callender, this beautiful, practical book is packed with both traditional and inventive stitch-resist techniques, a complete dyeing guide and an inspirational gallery of Janes work. This book contains all the information a beginner will need to get started - including tips on dyeing in small spaces and a guide to all the necessary health and safety considerations - but is also packed with innovative techniques and inspiring designs that will appeal to the e... [Read More]

Everyone loves their pooch, and with this inspiring collection of hand-sewn pet apparel, dog owners everywhere will be keen to invest some time in their canine's style. Featuring dozens of fun and funky designs, there's something here for every doggie personality. Making Clothes for Your Dog teaches how to pamper man's (and woman's) best friend with one-of-a-kind dog clothes and lovely designer outfits, including dresses, shirts, aprons, hats, hoodies, bandanas, capes, scarves, and even a weddin... [Read More]