Noun children in their Halloween costumes a formal 18th-century Japanese costumeVerb the days when people, costumed in their Sunday best, would parade along the grand avenue on Easter Adjective You're invited to a costume party!
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Noun
Whoever did the costume design really nailed the 2000s-era casual lesbian look. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Production design is helmed by Rick Carter, and the costume design is overseen by Mark Bridges. Carson Burton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022 The Indianapolis Art Center offers a variety of classes for children ages 2 and up, including paper mache, clay work, glass blowing, photography and costume design. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 While nobody is really allowed to reveal any details of the costume design, Marshall told Variety that the character’s hair incorporates Bailey’s signature locs. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 Margrethe has numerous hobbies, including painting, illustrations under the pseudonym Ingahild Grathmer, and costume design. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 6 Aug. 2022 Authenticity is a term that surfaces when referencing both costume design and the vintage market. Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 25 July 2022 Dear Thomas also won the Lola for best editing for Gisela Zick, best costume design for Anne-Gret Oehme, and best cinematography for Johann Feind. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 June 2022 That’s Namor, and the costume design is closer to the comics. Chris Smith, BGR, 23 May 2022
Verb
With a Sanderson sisters costume, no curses will be necessary to put the whole neighborhood under your spell. Emma Dibdin, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022 Marvel Day at Sea has a plethora of activities, too—from movie screenings and trivia, to costume contests and shows. Megan Dubois, Chron, 30 Aug. 2022 If a solution isn’t found, however, in place of a collective agreement, each Bectu branch (representing different departments such as grips, sparks, sound, costume and so on) will institute their own individual set of terms. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 From less common pumpkin facts and statistics to costume trends and award-winning horror movie Easter eggs, any one of these Halloween questions (answers) will have trick-or-treaters scratching their heads. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 8 July 2022 This Star Wars costume with Princess Leia, Han Solo, and a pint-size Luke Skywalker is an instant classic. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 18 Aug. 2022 From themed parties to costume contests, there’s tons to do.San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2022 Mabel teaches her how to count, gives her treats and sews her beautiful dresses (a nod here to costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier’s fine work). Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 July 2022 Fashion designer Michael Kors asked Anne Hathaway which costume from The Devil Wears Prada is the most Anne, not Andy (her character from the endlessly rewatchable 2006 film). Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 22 June 2022
Adjective
Sweeney Todd will be choreographed by Steven Hoggett, with set design by Mimi Lien, costume design by Emilio Sosa, lighting design by Natasha Katz and sound design by Nevin Steinberg. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 Its cinematography, costume design and use of color makes this film an extra-Gothic opulent delight. Lea Anderson, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2022 While obviously an epic fantasy drama involves hundreds (or thousands) of people working on every aspect, from costume design to special effects, the showrunners set the tone, shape the story and help guide the writing and directing. Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Below, Bovaird breaks down the costume design of Nope, touching on the influence of Goonies, obscure rock bands, and ’90s sitcoms along the way. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2022 The list will include individuals across the fields of cinematography, costume design, editing, hair/makeup, production design, sound editing/design, and visual effects. Carson Burton, Variety, 22 July 2022 Directed by Michael Baron and Sandra Mae Frank; choreography, Karma Camp; costume design, Rosemary Pardee; lighting, Jesse W. Belsky; sound, Matt Rowe; projections, Sean Preston. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 1 July 2022 The costume designer Emilio Sosa has dressed everyone in bright, poppy hues. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 To keep the long beard in place, costume designer Kate Hawley incorporated a small hook near the base of Arthur’s outfit. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom — more at custom