DIPP Costume Dept.

27/10/2021

Check out some of what we've been up to!

Massive thanks to Tom Morrison and Shady Dolphin Studios

Production Manager: Aaron Eccles
Director: Tom Hughes
DOP: Thomas McKeown
1st AD: Rik Gordon
Sound: O'Reel Productions
Makeup: Alex Balmer Make-Up
Costume: DIPP Costume Dept.
Location: Ballydugan Medieval Settlement
Extras: Magnus Viking Association

Cast:
Chris Finlayson
John Francis
Jenni Sanders
Heidi Sandell

02/07/2021

03/06/2021

Celebrating Pride Month with a rainbow of fashion! June was selected for pride month in honor of New York City's Stonewall Riots, which took place in June 1969. Artist Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag as a symbol of LGBTQ rights; it debuted in San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Day parade on June 25, 1978. Baker later explained his colorful design: “We needed something to express our joy, our beauty, our power. And the rainbow did that.”

The FIDM Museum virtual parade of rainbow fashion: ❤️Valentino, Spring 2002
🧡Balenciaga, 1957
💛Stephen Burrows World, c. 1973
💚James Galanos, c. 1955
💙Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, Fall/Winter 1982-83
💜Missoni, c. 1985

13/04/2021

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We’re always here for the detail 🔎! Peep the beadwork in Ruth E. Carter's designs for the ’s Dora Milaje. Each of the warriors wore a unique tabard with beading indicating their tribe of origin.
’s costume for Ayo of the Dora Milaje, played by Florence Kasumba, in "Black Panther". “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” is on view through Sept. 12 at !

31/03/2021

*does a little happy dance*

The Bee is back.
Wednesday 14th April at 9pm on BBC One.

17/03/2021

16/02/2021

Such a great idea! Such a fantastic way to explore beautiful historic textiles from the comfort of your own home.

Close up look at the details and a curator to talk you through each piece, discussing the techniques and context for the item.

Shows just how much internal support period and couture garments have to create beautiful silhouettes.

A great night for costume buffs for just £5 while also supporting a great charity.

Here's a sneak peek of one of the items we'll be featuring in our upcoming "Costume Inside & Out" webinar.

The first one is already sold out, but don't worry we have a repeat showing scheduled for the 27th May! Tickets for the repeat showing are on sale now via our Eventbrite page.

This is a detail of the interior of a bodice from the mid-1880s showing the shaping and supports that go into creating a perfectly smooth, close-fitting bodice. The outside of the bodice is a beautiful wine coloured silk satin that contrasts brilliantly with the vibrant orange silk lining.