The University of Akron Costume Shop

05/11/2020

We've selected some costume designs from the Folger collection, and your challenge is to determine which Shakespeare characters they depict.

03/07/2020

It all started with reading Shakespeare........... and here she is, a 55 character costume plot, 3 designs of her own, and a tech week later. Time to catch a nap between laundry loads.

03/04/2020

Sneak peak

03/02/2020

The magic is happening.

02/29/2020

Wow! Hoping this is available soon as yardage!

This ingenious cactus leather is a true alternative to animal leather that doesn't have a negative impact on the planet like other faux leathers that use plastics.

02/28/2020

Modifying a pattern made by my friend Holly Holsinger c.1999.

02/24/2020

That time you just really needed an extra head.......

02/21/2020

Something for everyone to do today! Richard III is happening.

02/20/2020

Student makeup designers Emily McPeak and Crystal Constable are very excited to be working with the cast of Richard III!

02/19/2020

Rainbows in the shop today.