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costume

[kos-toom, -tyoom, ko-stoom, -styoom] / ˈkɒs tum, -tyum, kɒˈstum, -ˈstyum /


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To help bring his vision to life, Riley enlisted costume designer Shirley Kurata, the Oscar-nominated stylist behind the equally surreal "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Ms. Colker choreographs the singers as well as the dancers, creating a visual movement that matches the flow of Ms. Frank’s music, just as the set and costume colors echo its luxuriant hues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Well, congratulations, Jack,” Julia said as she finished removing her costume.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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