Wilfred - Easy Party costume

It’s worth dropping in to discuss the selection if you have time.

Tuesday night, 24th Jan, we can be open late if you need to drop by, but the shop will be closed from Thurdsay 26th Jan to Tuesday the 31st Jan.

If you need to find something by Wednesday for the Australia day weekend, ring up and make an appointment. We’re out and about sourcing materials but our hours are flexible for those of you who work late.

wilfred delux costume

blue dopple gangers on stage

I got flown home to my old home town Melbourne for three days to sew on a set designed by Edwards Moore for Architecture in Helsinki to use for their Big Day Out Tour!
A funny coincidence that a band with the word Architecture in their name would go with an Architecture firm to design their set.

I’d LOVE to post some pictures here, but I’ll just have to wait until they debut at the Gold Coast Big Day Out this coming weekend. We can’t be blowing the big surprise now can We!
Lets just say the working title was “…Dopplegangers” SO very creative.

So this up and coming, design award winning, recognised by their peers, invited to Government House for Australia Day celebratory drinks, Architecture firm, Edwards and Moore designed an ingenious set built to FILL a BiG DaY Out stage and get this, it packs into a carry bag that one person can carry and check in as fragile luggage at the airport.
Yes, one person can simply swing it over their arm and take it on tour with them around the country. Around the WORLD if they want to. Simply Brilliant!
And how do I know?

Because I made it!

I was flown to Melbourne with my machine and set up in the Fitzroy studio of Edwards and Moore, while I tested the patterns and defined the construction procedure, and then BOOM, we churned them out, tested their fall, adjusted the weights, and then we pulled them down and packed them into an oversize beach bag, designed around the deconstructed set pieces.
Next thing you know, I’m back on a plane to Sydney! Bye Bye Melbs! It was so charming of you to have me! Fitzroy, it’s where all the Kool Kids are at these days.

The firm researched construction, we had a brief chat about materials, which they then purchased, I simply arrived and used my extensive sewing skills and experience to apply the best methods I know to bang the things together, and Bingo Bongo, there they were, from rolls of fabric into fully fledged stage filling “Dopplegangers”- what ever that means.
You’ll just have to wait and see!

I can’t wait to see them in action! Can you??!

See photos here:

fan photo

and here:

fan photo 2

These costume photos will give you some idea of the things we have available to hire from Agent Costume at Bondi Beach for your next Fancy dress party.

Get some costume ideas then come in and pick something out.
Please call first to confirm someone will be there to help you put your ultimate look together.

If someone is in while you’re walking past, then feel free to come in and ask questions to help you find your next ultimate costume.

We are often out and about working on other costuming projects, sourcing fabrics, delivering jobs etc.

Who wants to wear a Super hero costume?
Up Up and AwaaaaaaaAAAAYY!
Who doesn’t dream of using super hero powers everyday, levitating objects up and off those unreachable top shelves, melting the cheese in your sandwich with lazier beam eyes, flying ahead to catch the bus on time, or to impress the girl at the bus stop more like, after all who needs a bus with those powers?

The next super hero party you go to, you need people to know to take you seriously. Forget those wimpy little online cheaply bought costumes that don’t do up at the back, or ladder before you get to wear it again.
The problem is, where do you find one? They’re all too small for your big muscles, the sleeves are too small, or they don’t hug in the right places.

This Super Little Lady is made for a busty super girl, in size 12 to 16.
Need a smaller one? Let me know, we’ll have it ready for your party if there is time.
For custom made or costume hire, contact Agent costume below to find out what’s available.

super hero costume

Space themes, cowboys and Indians, Carnival, circus, burlesque, super heros, moles and gangsters, pirates, fairies, clowns and more.
It’s hard to believe such a tiny little space culled house so many awesome quality costumes.
Real leather cowboy chaps and vests for instance.

Only 3 days to go till 2012 kicks off!
How will you finish this year off and ring the new year in?

I remember an acquaintance once remark at the turn of one year, “I’m going to do things differently this year, I think I’ll take it easy, and start the first day fresh, have a nice breakfast and enjoy the day!”
“That sounds wonderful!” I said
“Yeah,” he said, “sure beats waking up headfirst in the gutter and broke from the night before! That’s what I’ve been up to for the past few New Years Eve parties and it doesn’t seem to be working for me. This year, I’m trying something different!”
Yeah, not a very auspicious start to the first day of the year!
Though, I do suppose, from that angle, things could only get better.

Oooh! Just as I was writing, two girls came in for a 1950′s themed party. I’m going to make a pink satin skirt from some fabric I’ve already got, and if she comes back tomorrow, she can hire it, with a black petticoat, a pink chiffon scarf for the neck, and a lace and sequin top, just to jazz it all up.
If she doesn’t come back for it, give me a call to see if it’s available for you!
Sometimes, if I’m in the mood, and time permits, I can and will make something up, just like that!

better get cracking, I’ve only got a day to fit it in!
3 days to go! Only Three days to go people!

Check out this page for some Agent Costume photos:

http://www.agentcostume.com/costume-gallery/

Last minute Santa CostumeHire available! Pick it up before Dec 23, and return after Dec 29.
He’s amazing, much nicer than any other Santa Costume available on the market for the same price.

Santa is ready to go with all accessories including Santa Christmas sack with bells on it!

Agent Costume 2011

A big thank you to all who have utilised the costuming services of Agent Costume this year, whether custom made costumes, costume hire or alterations, your custom has meant a great deal to me this year.

Operating out of a small space has been challenging sometimes, and also a great deal of fun being faced with new and strange requests, problem solving and testing new materials.

This year I’ve made a Morning suit for a taxidermied mouse! PVC Power Ranger masks, super heros, Cosplay costumes, even a costume out of a suitcase!
I’ve hired warehouses and staff and produced posters and banners for TV commercials, and curtains and cushions for various events.

My skill level keeps growing, I’m becoming more familiar with various materials and suppliers.
The wardrobe keeps growing, and my hire prices are still the lowest in town for their level of quality.

It’s been a fun year meeting many of you, working out your costume problems and seeing you again for your next parties and playing dress ups!

Here’s to a very happy and safe family and friends time this year. Safe travels, and look out for each other.
Buy presents if it means something to you, and don’t let the hustle and bustle of other people frustrate you whilst out there searching for the ultimate gifts for everyone.

If you really get stuck for something original, come and see me for a custom made hat, cushion, dress, bear suit, or beach bag for a loved one, or funky ass leggings! Why not?

Agent Costume will be closed on Friday 23rd and reopened on Thursday the 29th for New years eve costumes! YaY!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good, fun, happy, safe, considerate, loving, exciting, rejuvinating time!

Hip Hip Hooray!

sincerely,

Elisa

Santa costume is here!

Deluxe Santa suit hire for bargain hire price!

Includes wig, beard, hat, glasses, pants with boots, jacket, tummy, belt, gloves, and present sack with bells on!

Inquire now for availability.

Other Christmas character costume ideas:
Mary Christmas, Mrs Claus, Angels, Elves, candy canes, Christmas puddings, christmas parcels, Bon-Bons, Christmas crackers, the three wise men, nativity scene…

Cool runnings costumes for hire!
In fact I just sent I one to Brisbane for this weekend, leaving 4, a complete bobsled team left to party on this weekend!

Made to fit 6 foot tall plus guys.
So get your mates together, call up and book them! Complete with totally blingin’ chunky gold chain first place medals.
Awesome!

Tell your friends.

Help! The costume I bought on line just arrived and it doesn’t fit properly! What should I do?

Answer:
Bring it in to Agent Costume in Bondi, Sydney. We can make the required adjustments to have it fit you better!

Just bring it in for a quote.

There are many ways to fix a problem and it’s hard to say without assessing the problem first hand.

I’ve already had several happy customers this Christmas season, relieved their online purchase didn’t go to waste, after ringing in desperation because their local alterations place couldn’t work it out. (or didn’t want to spend the time working it out more like)

That’s fine by me!

I’ll sort your costume out for you.
After all, that’s my job.

Tell your friends!

Moulin Rouge frilled skirt on dressmakers dummy

Moulin Rouge frilled skirt on dressmakers dummy

Moulin Rouge skirt and revamped corset

This lovely lass couldn’t find a gorgeous costume to fit her beautiful womanly curves.
She came in for a Moulin Rouge costume dress up session. We discussed what styles would best suit her figure, and then we came up with a design together.
I estimated the fabrics and the client went out and purchased them, choosing the colours she wanted and dropped them off a week before the party, and also ordered a black corset on-line.

The corset arrived in the mail, and woe, it didn’t fit well!!
We fixed the corset when she came in to try the finished skirt on.
The corset fit terribly. The ‘cups’ sat out like a shelf, and there was no ‘support.’
Luckily she did have another ‘support corset’ to wear underneath to save dignity, but the corset bought on line still ‘stuck out’ in a strange and unflattering way, and the space where the eyelets and string fastening went was exposed, and clumsy looking.

We simply elasticated the cup to bring it in, and we added some blue frill, in the same blue organza that was used in the skirt, and stitched on some black fabric to sit neatly underneath the criss cross string ties.

And ualla, it was a born again outfit.

Then Agent costume made a matching custom made garter to fit her thigh and match the whole outfit perfectly!

Beautiful!
What fun!

Moulin Rouge skirt and revamped corset