costumes

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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

“It looked so fun next to the shade they’d chosen for the skin tone. I hope we’ll see some people in HungryGhost costumes next Halloween!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

Eleven Irish traditional musicians stood side-by-side in elaborate costumes, some meeting for the first time only hours before the performance.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

She explained to me, “We often do our own makeup. And our costumes too sometimes.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu