COSTUME CREATION EXTRAORDINAIRES
Millions upon millions of people each year flock to live theater performances at locations across the planet. The Stratford Festival of Ontario, Canada is an event that stands in a class by itself. People are in awe of the collective talent who create the productions offered there, but often are not often aware of the amazing creativity and artistry that goes on behind the scenes.
In the video below, step into the creative process behind the scenes of wardrobe and costume creation, from concept to the stage by the designers and sewists of The Stratford Festival.
29 yards of fabric
90 unique cuts
11,500 feet of thread
140 hours of sewing
100 dress pleats
18 feet of boning ….
….one stunning dress!
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VIDEO: Wardrobe at the Stratford Festival ~ Behind the Scenes:
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The Stratford Festival 2016 Information
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The History of Fashion on Pinterest
Image Credit:
1879 Worth Gown for Alice Wade Everett
Held at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
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