costumes

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Many costumes were made especially for the cast while others were purchased from vintage stores.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Holman said the costumes were crucial to making the era feel authentic, and that he dipped into his own collection of original Vogue magazines to begin researching the decade.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A murmuring, echoing chorus of the dead surrounds the central platform; they wear brilliantly colored, Mexican-inspired costumes designed by Mr. Bausor and Wilberth Gonzalez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She also said that thrift stores were the best places to find Halloween costumes, but so far I didn’t see anything that a zombie would wear.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff