Costume design is the process of selecting or creating clothing for performers. A costume may be designed from scratch or may be designed by combining existing garments. "Costume" may also refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a social class, or historical period. It is intended to contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production. Costumes can denote status, age, or personality of a character, or provide visual interest to a character. Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, musical performance, cosplay, parties, or other events.
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2016 rehearsal of New Zealand Opera production of Mozart's Magic Flute; costume design drawings by ...
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Historical costumes of Le Cateau Cambrésis, France
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Costume design for Gianetta - The Gondoliers
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Costume workshop at a theatre, Prague
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Example of Draping a garment on a dress form
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