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What is the difference between fashion design and costume design?
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The difference between fashion design and costume design is the end goal of the design process. Fashion design is the term for creating apparel, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry intended for people to wear in their everyday lives for casual, work and special occasions. Costume design focuses on creating similar items for performers to wear during theatrical and other stage productions, television shows and films. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Fendi baguette limited edition like new
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Fendi gold embroidered baguette with buckle details in stones.
Like-new condition, limited edition
Gold leather handle, blue interior
Measures 26 x 17 x 5 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Category
1980s American Evening Gowns
Chanel Vintage 1980s Red + Gilded Gold 80s Chain CC Medallion Belt or Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, rare and collectible 1980s Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, red leather and gilded gold chain belt OR necklace !
Can be worn dressed up or down. Pair with jeans and a white tank, or...
Category
1980s French Belts
Chanel Resort 2012 Runway Size 44 Black and White Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Chanel, by Karl Lagerfeld, Resort 2012 Runway short sleeve cashmere sweater ! Features contrasting black and white stripes / square...
Category
2010s British Pullovers
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Silk Dress W/T
Located in Port Hope, ON
This silk floral pattern dress has never been worn and still has its tags. It looks like a very simple dress until you see details such as draped and pleated neckline with a side bow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
Chanel New Iconic CC Gripoix Buttons Burgundy Tweed Jacket 40 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
Iconic Chanel lessage tweed jacket from 2011 Fall collection, 11a
As seen on Miroslava DUMA!
Size mark 40 FR / Condition: never worn
- most beautiful CC jewel Gripoix buttons embelli...
Category
2010s Jackets
