Each year approximately 22 Renaissance Faire’s are held throughout California. And Renaissance Faire’s aren’t just a CA thing but are popular throughout the US. Renaissance Faire’s have also inspired Celtic Faire’s, Pirate Faire’s...
When we designed our medieval cloaks with pockets, it was a friend of ours who suggested we add pockets! People love to take pictures at events and have their phone in an easy-to-access place. Thus we included two deep pockets for phones but also your wallet, ID,...
A good themed wedding is not only themed in its big decorations but in its details. As themed weddings go, Lord of the Rings, fantasy, and medieval weddings are some of the most fun. There are options for elven dresses, forested or castle scenery, and rustic feasting...
Selecting a medieval or Lord of the Rings / LOTR wedding theme enhances the fun, magic, and mystery of the day. Some couples add a few thematic references to their special day while others spend years assembling the details. One couple, Heather and Bobby, spent at...
SOLO: A Star Wars Story is a cape lover’s dream come true. As we reported in a recent post about one of the SOLO movie trailers, Lando has a huge adult cape closet in his private quarters on the Millennium Falcon. The only thing better than seeing the movie...
The cloaks, capes, and robes in Harry Potter demonstrate the different personalities and professions of the characters. The costume designer for the movies after The Prisoner of Askaban (HP3), Jany Temime, said an estimated 20,000 robes were produced for the movies....
“Wonder Woman” 2017 was a profound cultural touchpoint — a movie we were seriously desiring based on the glowing reviews and box office busting ticket sale numbers. Fashionista.com stated, “It’s feminist battle cry, a kick-ass action...
The very first step is to accept that great costumes take time, effort, and creativity. So carve out time for your costume planning, making, and/or shopping. Consider either an hour here and there on the weekends or half a day all at once. What costume do you want to...
To my annoyance, one of my friends pointed out that what I am calling a cape is technically a cloak. I decided to investigate, though frankly, I think the word “cloak” is becoming obsolete for casual use. “Cape” is often the word people use for both capes and cloaks....
Throughout all three Lord of the Rings movies, the flowing dresses, medieval capes, exceptional beauty, and wise presence of the Elves make them one of the most mesmerizing elements in the movie series. These ethereal costumes were created by costume designer Ngila...
