Costume design

My costume creation phase

I look back on this time fondly. Working with truly spectacular artisans abroad, with few limitations beyond the materials themselves. This gave me a taste of what it's like to be one of the great artists or fashion designers of the world I would put an idea to paper and watching people far more skilled in their craft bring them to life.

All of the products on this page are bespoke originals. During this period I created over 100+ different accessories and costumes, winning numerous awards along the way - particularly in the original kids costume category.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and my designs were flattered extensively during my time as a costume designer. Walking through trade shows I'd spot total knockoffs of around 70% of my work. Much poorer quality, of course…

The role itself was incredibly varied during this time. It included trade show design and implementation, fabric and material sourcing, print and packaging design, modelling, quality control, photography and much more

Sourcing materials meant travelling to China to find new fabrics and factories. Can't beat trips like that. Beyond the amazing food and culture, it taught me a great deal about working with overseas factories, who not to trust at trade shows, where to find the best materials and how to navigate working with labour from another country.

Aside from the work itself, I just love seeing people out in the world enjoying something I designed. Nothing feels better than opening the door on Halloween to a little kid pretending to be that monster yeti I created! Something born from my imagination, now driven by theirs.