Derived from the Italian language and passed down through French, the term "costume" shares its origins with the word signifying fashion or custom. Variedly, the term "costume," indicating clothing exclusively from the … See more

Costume plays a significant role in traditional folk dances around the world, serving as a visual representation of cultural identity, … See more

Costume designer Designs and creates a concept for the costumes for the play or performance. Costume technician Constructs and patterns the costumes for the play or performance. Wardrobe supervisor Oversees the wardrobe crew and run of the show … See more

National costume or regional costume expresses local (or exiled) identity and emphasizes a culture's unique attributes. They are often a … See more

Costume often refers to a particular style of clothing worn to portray the wearer as a character or type of character at a social event in a theatrical performance on the stage or … See more

A costume technician is a term used for a person that constructs and/or alters the costumes. The costume technician is responsible for taking … See more

The wearing of costumes is an important part of holidays developed from religious festivals such as Mardi Gras (in the lead up to Easter), and Halloween (related to All Hallow's Eve). Mardi Gras costumes usually take the form of jesters and other fantasy characters; See more