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Accessories

Accessories

Accessories add the final touch to any costume. Once you have your base, you can fine tune with a few simple decorative touches. Accessories can change the final look of your outfit. One simple black dress can be worn several times to various themed parties, and all you need change are the accessories… Ancient Rome: [...]

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Ube Love: new designs

Ube Love: new designs

I have been busy working hard at my Botany studio. Here is a small selection of designs Marta and I have decided to develop further. We were all packed and ready to go to Manly markets on the weekend. But, it rained! So instead we paid an unexpected visit to an old neighbour of mine. [...]

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Early Days

Early Days

Early days, sitting on a desk, working from my bedroom, before the luxury of working from a separate warehouse in Botany. The job concerned there, involves altering penguin suits, for a television commercial, to allow performers to breakdance with comfort. … Agent costume is not even a year old, and we are still learning what [...]

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Hats and Headpieces

Hats and Headpieces

Why not hold a “hat party?” Hats can be great conversational pieces, and let’s face it, everybody has some kind of funky hat lying around, gathering dust, or something we could tie at the corners and turn into a hat. Some of us even have hats we never wear, but are waiting for just the [...]

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Tropical Island Dream

Tropical Island Dream

So you want to look like an Islander? Balmy nights by the soothing flow of the waves washing on a golden shore, sparkling in the moonlight. Sassy Island wahines, and wise island Mumas, who have seen it all. Young Warrior Men, with real grass armbands, and tribal tattoos, glistening with pure, clean freshly pressed coconut [...]

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Costumes made to order

Costumes made to order

Some custom made costumes, made to order.

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Creating accessories

Creating accessories

If you need help creating a headpiece, or broach, or any type of accessory, then why not enquire about lessons? Use a well furnished workspace and guidance from an experienced costume maker with expertise in the area you are requiring. Let us know if you are interested in attending a class that could be tailored [...]

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Be the life of the party

Be the life of the party

What does it take to be “The Life of the Party?” Find out how Agent Costume can help you find the perfect outfit to suit your personality, while still fitting to the theme of the party. Experience for yourself, the way a well selected outfit can encourage confidence, and inspire attention, and conversation. Who knows, [...]

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Sourcing great outfits

Sourcing great outfits

When it comes to sourcing a fantastic outfit, start by analysing the title or suggested theme. You’ll find that themes can be bent or stretched to suit your level of comfort. Consider the hosts and the type of people who are likely to be attending. The weather will also make a difference to the best [...]

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Throwing a costume party

Throwing a costume party

Hosting a party is a great way to celebrate a moment of significance in life. Coming of age? Moving house? Birthday party? Work Promotion? Local festival or just plain eager to play dress ups and see your friends. Make up a reason! Set a time and place and send out the invitations. Choose a theme [...]

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