THE PROCESS
Image: Mother Eagle costume sketch
Shaw Festival Alice in Wonderland
Costume Design: William Schmuck
Who provides What?
We stock foundation materials and notions.
The production provides design elements and outer textiles (anything you can see and needs to be specific to the costume).
If hat making materials specific to your design need to be purchased; we’ll point you in the right direction and provide guidance to making the best choices.
Image: Childlike Empress Headress
Stratford Festival The Neverending Story
Costume Design: Bretta Gerecke
Delivery
When it’s time to ship, we carefully pack your order and ship to you using your preferred service provider.
We track your package and follow its progress; until it is signed for by the recipient.
On budget. On time.
Reliable worldwide shipping.
Consultation
During an initial consultation (in person, by phone, or virtually) we will discuss with you your design concept, costume details and any specific or physical needs for the hat, headdress or accessory.
Image: Works in progress, Swan Courtier headdress and mask
National Ballet of Canada Karen Kain’s Swan Lake
Costume Design: Gabriela Týlešová
The build
Once we have a clear path moving forward; we often begin with the build of a mock-up for constructive conversation and the fine tuning of the idea.
Next, comes the actual build of the costume piece.
We continue to keep in touch with progress pictures along the way.
Image: “Friend Like Me” Fez Hats
Walt Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway
Costume Design: Gregg Barnes