Costume Design

When I design an evening dress, for example, I assemble a woman in full costume inside my head, swirling in her gown, showing every fold, seam and hem.”

These dazzling 1950s clip-on earrings are a stunning example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Crafted in a warm gold-tone metal, they feature a vibrant cluster of faceted auro...

Known as a leading figure in 20th-century design, Erte's works spanned costume and set design, fashion illustration, and sculpture.

At this time Tribout also designed posters, costumes theatrical sets and ceramics.

At this time Tribout also designed posters, costumes theatrical sets and ceramics.

This piece is unsigned, typical of many mid-century novelty brooches sold through American department stores and costume jewelry houses of the era. A charming collectible for lovers...

Such was Monsieur Christian Dior's confidence in the abilities of Henkel & Grossé, they not only manufactured but also designed Dior's costume jewellery. This Grossé Vintage Bangle i...

This striking vintage necklace from West Germany is a bold example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Crafted from glossy black glass beads, the piece features dramatic crescent-...

A stunning 1960's art pottery necklace by Brondsted of Denmark which combines the vibrancy of artisan design and modernist costume jewelry. Amazingly, each link of this exotic colla...

After Second World War worked as stage designer. Designed costumes for dancer Gertrud Krausz. Uncle of Igael Tumarkin, and father of the theater Director Miki Gurewitsch.

In 1953, the Marquis of Cuevas asked him to design the costumes and scenery of L’Ange gris, a ballet based on orchestrations of Claude Debussy's Suite bergamasque by André Caplet and...

Travilla’s name is synonymous with Marilyn Monroe for whom he worked as her costume designer from 1952. He designed, arguably, the most famous cinematic dress in history, the white p...

Beyond painting, she designed costumes and sets for theater, opera, and ballet, collaborating with major cultural institutions in Europe and the United States.

A beautiful representation of the ornate costume jewelry design popular in the 1950s, these earrings add vintage charm to any collection or ensemble.

The brooch features a beautifully sculpted ruffled collar, pointed hat, and oversized shoes — classic elements of 1950s–1960s costume jewelry design. The craftsmanship is substantial...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

Coco Chanel made a significant impact on the world of jewelry with her costume jewelry designs. Her use of faux pearls, glass, and other non-traditional materials revolutionized fash...

From the Momoyama period (1573-1610) onwards, representations of clematis were mainly incorporated into textile designs like Noh costumes and kosode (a type of kimono), where the flo...

Kaneko's artistic vision has also extended to the performing arts, where he has designed sets and costumes for operatic productions including Puccini's Madama Butterfly (2006), Beeth...

The sculptural petals are fluidly contoured and outlined in gold-tone metal, creating dimension and movement characteristic of mid-century costume jewelry design. Designed as a vers...

The work's unique cultural value lies in its universal cultural code: its use of one of the most recognizable themes in world literature makes it accessible and understandable to int...

His first major achievement was to design the costumes and sets for L'Ange gris, a ballet by Claude Debussy for the Marquis de Cuevas in 1953.

Designer: Sarah Coventry Period: 1960s Style: Mid-century statement necklace Materials: Gold tone metal, aurora borealis rhinestones Closure: Spring ring clasp with extender chain Le...

While in Mexico, de Diego made a living designing costumes and scenery for ballets. His talents continued to expand as he moved into book illustration.

A mesmerising and eternally chic piece from a now legendary period of costume jewellery design and craftmanship. Crafted in the heart of post-war Germany’s most renowned jewellery di...

Norkin took advantage of the situation and gained access to rehearsals, performers, costume sketches, fittings and scenic designs, providing editors with illustrations prior to an op...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

He experienced a degree of success later on, doing costumes for stage productions and designing covers for magazines including MovieMaker, The New Yorkerand Vogue, among others.

He experienced a degree of success later on, doing costumes for stage productions and designing covers for magazines including MovieMaker, The New Yorkerand Vogue, among others.

He experienced a degree of success later on, doing costumes for stage productions and designing covers for magazines including MovieMaker, The New Yorkerand Vogue, among others.

These dazzling 1950s clip-on earrings are a stunning example of mid-century costume jewelry design. Each earring features a sculptural spray motif, set with five brilliant round-cut ...

While in Mexico, de Diego made a living designing costumes and scenery for ballets. His talents continued to expand as he moved into book illustration.

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...

A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections...