costume

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The man, a stylist specialised in traditional Chinese clothing and make-up, had posted photos of himself in costume on the Instagram-like Xiaohongshu app.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

He donned his first tuxedo, which he inherited from his grandmother’s costume trunk, at 12 , then had a musical epiphany by 13 when he listened to Mahler.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In thinking about the club, costume designer Olga Mill wanted to reflect that in 2026, there’s “nothing to be ashamed of” when it comes to being rich.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

His Coachella set marked a starker departure from the previous night's headline act, Sabrina Carpenter, whose Hollywood-themed gig included costume changes, choreography and elaborate stage design.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

She looked so pretty in her fairy godmother costume, which was a glittery gold dress with a matching tiara.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene